Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed John Goff
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (Eleanor Leleu)
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Biographies
John and William Muir (Eliza 1822) and Edward Watson (Adamant 1821) mutinied on Norfolk Island and jointly committed murder.
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
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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John Goff & William Muir & Edward Wilson were all hanged on 24 September 1827 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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John & William Muir & Edward Watson mutinied on Norfolk Island and were convicted of murder 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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John arrived Sydney aged about 19 aboard Norfolk on 18 August 1825. There is alias evident in later records "Gough"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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John as born about 1806 Devon and was convicted at Devon Assizes on 14 August 1834 and sentenced to life transportation.
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 11/5, p.253
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