Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Hawkins
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
William was tried is Sydney for the part he played in one of Australia's greatest Convict atrocities the Liverpool Plains Massacre (commonly referred to as Myall Creek Masacre) of 1838.
It was alleged that he and ten others wilfully massacred up to 30 aboriginal people on 10 June 1838 and subsequently desecrate and burn their bodies.
At their first trial on 15 November 1838 at Supreme Court Sydney all eleven were acquitted but remanded, however new evidence was presented and;
At a second trial seven of the men were retried on 27 November 1838!at Supreme Court Sydney and found guilty and sentenced to death.
William Hawkins, John Russell, John Johnson, Charles Kilminster, Edward "Ned" Foley, James Oates & James Parry
All seven were hanged in Sydney on the morning of 18 December 1838
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 4 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 1807 in Buckinghamshire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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William was tried and convicted at Bucks Quarter Sessions on 15 January 1828 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged about 21 aboard Albion on 3 November 1828
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 2 June 2014
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William is evidenced 1837 Census as assigned to R Lethbridge of Patrick Plains
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 June 2014
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William had Ticket of Leave 38/487 Patrick Plains and TOL Passport 38/089 dated 19 June 1838 Patrick Plains NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 June 2014
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William was one of seven men hanged in Sydney on 18 December 1838 NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 5 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 11/6, p.399
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