Historedia
Person

Samuel Humes

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1804

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Samuel Humes, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Castle Hill convict rebellion

    1804

    Role: Rebel leader captured

    1. 4 March 1804 · Castle HillOutbreak at Castle Hill

      Convicts escaped from a prison farm at Castle Hill on 4 March 1804, led by Philip Cunningham, signaling the start of the rebellion.

    2. 5 March 1804 · Rouse HillSkirmish at Rouse Hill

      Rebels were pursued by colonial forces and caught on Rouse Hill on 5 March 1804, resulting in their rout.

    3. 7-10 March 1804 · New South WalesMartial Law and Amnesty

      Governor King announced leniency for those who surrendered before 10 March, leading to captures and punishments.

Sources

  1. Castle Hill convict rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22