Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 4 researchers who have claimed Thomas Wetton
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (Jennie Moloney)
- Researcher (Christopher Wetton)
- Researcher (15467)
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Biographies
Thomas partnered Bernard Reynolds (Bardaster 1836) in murder and were two members of "Scotties" gang of bushrangers around Yass area.
Source; The Australian Chronicle 7 Feb 1840 p 2 & 28 Feb 1840 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Thomas was convicted at Lancaster Quarter Sessions on 19 July 1830 and sentenced to life transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Exmouth on 28 July 1831.
Names evidenced ; "Whitton, Witton".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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Thomas and Bernard Reynolds (Bardaster) were convicted on 24 February 1840 of murder John Hume on 19 January 1840 and another and sentenced to death.
Source; The Colonist Sydney 26 Feb 1840 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014
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Source; The Colonist Sydney 5 Feb 1840 p2 and The Australian 25 Feb 1840 p2 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 6 Feb 1840 p 2 & 27 Feb 1840 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014
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Thomas Wetton was hanged on 9 March 1840 Goulburn NSW.
Source; Sydney Herald 7 Feb 1840 p1 & 26 Feb 1840 p2 and Sydney Moniter 26 Feb 1840 p2 and Sydney Moniter 25 March 1840 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 July 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.27
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