Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Roach
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
William was born about 1808 Cork Ireland
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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William was tried and convicted at Dublin Court Martial in 1832 of
"Desertion" and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged 25 aboard Roslin Castle on 5 February 1833?with his Indent showing trade as "soldier".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 June 2014
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William along with John Thompson alias Clarke were convicted in Bathurst of bushranging "steal from a dwelling and place residents in fear" on 26 February 1834.
Source; Sydney Moniter 14 May 1834 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 June 2014
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William &John were both sentenced to death and hanged on 2 Jun 1834 in Sydney .
Spurce; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 20 May 1834 p2 & 29 May 1834 p2 and The Australian 13 May 1834 p3 & 6 Jun 1834 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 June 2014
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