Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Bubb
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
William was born about 1806 Worcester
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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William was convicted at Worcester Assizes on 21 September 1826 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged about 20 aboard Albion on 14 February 1827
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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William was convicted on 31 January 1831 at Supreme Court Sydney with John Cook (Ocean 1823) & James Murphy (Asia 1825) of murdering Adam Oliver (Eliza 1822) on 20 November 1830 on Norfolk Island.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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Oliver had been struck down with a spade then hit with a reaping hook. All three were sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 8 Jan 1831 p3 and Sydney Moniter 12 Jan 1831 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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William along with John Cook and James Murphy were hanged on 10 January 1831 in Sydney .
Source; The Australian 14 January 1831 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 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.84
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