Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Powell
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
William was born about 1797 Berkshire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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William was tried and convicted at Berks Assizes on 14 July 1817 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged about 21 aboard Tottenham on 10 October 1818
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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Within a short time William had partnered John Petrie (Tottenham 1818) in bush ranging activity and fell foul of the law
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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William and John Petrie were both convicted of highway robbery on 26 March 1819 and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 23 January 1819 p2 & 27 March 1819 p3.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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William's sentence was commuted to life transportation Port Macquarie NS.W.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 24 April 1819 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 June 2014
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William would late have Ticket of Leave 44/2734 Wellington NSW and a Conditional Pardon 49/0926 dated 1 May 1849.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 16 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 11/3, p.1
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