Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Muir
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
William and John Goff (Norfolk 1825) and Edward Watson (Adamant 1821) mutinied on Norfolk Island and committed murder.
Source The Australian 25 May 1827 page 4 and Sydney Gazette NSw Advertiser 6 April 1827 page 2
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. Research notes
William was born about 1803?Scotland and was convicted at Edinburgh Court of Justiciary on 18 February 1822 and sentenced to life transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged about 19 aboard Eliza on 22 November 1822. there is an alias evidenced later "Moore"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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William &John Goff &Edward Watson mutinied on Norfolk Island and were all convicted of murdering Lance Corporal Robert Wilson on 25 September 1826 and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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William Muir & Edward Watson & John Goff were all hanged on 24 September 1827 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Source; The Moniter 4 May 1827 p1 & 24 September 1827 p6 and The Australian 25 May 1827 p4 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 26 September 1827 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 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 11/4, p.195
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