Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William James Chalton
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
William partnered Jonathan Carrington (Mineva 1824) and William Lee (England 1832) in burglary.
Source; The Moniter 6 December 1827 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 23 June 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
William was born about 1797 Hampshire and was convicted at Southampton Portsmouth Quarter Sessions on 14 April 1823 and sentenced to 7 years transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 23 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged 26 aboard Guildford on 5 March 1824 with his Indent showing trade "sailor" and alias "James Chartlon".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 23 June 2014
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James & Jonathan Carrington (Minerva 1824) & William Lee (England 1832) were convicted on 1 December 1827 of break enter steal and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 25 June 2014
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Sources; Sydney Gazette NSw Advertiser 24 Sept 1827 p4 & 1 Oct 1827 p4 &8 Oct 1827 p4 (absconding) and The Moniter 6 December 1827 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 25 June 2014
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William James Charlton together with Carrington & Lee were hanged on 31 December 1827 in Sydney.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSw Advertiser 2 January 1828 page 3 and The Australian 2 January 1828 page3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 25 June 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 11/5, p.87
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