Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Gahan
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
In what I'd referred to as Bathurst rebellion a number of convicts led by Ralph Entwistle took to bush ranging and terrorising locals. They became known as "Ribbon Boys" (said to be by streamers in their hats) till their activities led to the murder of James Greenwood "Eliza 1822" a convict overseer at al local property on 23 September 1830.
In addition to William other members of the gang were; Ralph Entwistle (John 1827), Michael Kearney (Governor Ready 1829), Patrick Gleeson (Larkins 1829), Dominic Daley (Ferguson 1829), Robert Webster (Grenada 1821), James Driver (Lord Melville 1829), John Kenny (Governor Ready 1829), Thomas Dunne (Sophia 1829) and John Sheppard (Norfolk 1829).
Authorities responded quickly soon locating the group and bringing them to justice. Ten men were convicted at Bathurst Supreme Court on 30 October 1830 and sentenced to death.
William along with nine others were hanged at Bathurst on 3 November 1830.
source; Sydney Gazette NSW advertiser. 4 Sept 1830 p3, 23 Sept 1830, 30 Oct 1830 & 11 Nov 1830
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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 1806 Tipperary Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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William was tried and convicted at Tipperary in 1828 of "burglary" and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged 23 aboard Eliza on 20 June 1829 with his Indent showing alias "Gaining,Gaynor" trade "ploughman"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 9 June 2014
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William was hanged on 3 November 1830 at Bathurst for murder and bush ranging.
Source; NSW State Archives Convict Death Register
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 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
- State Records NSW (SRNSW) : NRS 12188, [4/4014], 1829, Eliza, p.4
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