Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Newman
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
William was convicted of murdering Henry Hodgson(Exmouth 1831).
Source; Sydney Moniter 9 November 1840 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 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 1813 Hampshire and was convicted at Southampton Quarter Sessions on 14 October 1834 and sentenced to 7 years trnsportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
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William arrived Sydney aged about 21 aboard England on 28 September 1835 with his Indent showing trade "blacksmith" and married with two children.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
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William was convicted on 6 November 1840 of murdering (stabbing)nHenry Hodgson on 16 October 1840 at Patrick Plains NSW and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Herald 9 & 10 November 1840 pages 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 2014
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William was hanged on 10 December 1840 in Sydney
Source; Australian Chronicle 7 November 1840 page 3 and The Colonist 7 November 1840 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 3 July 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 11/10, p.74
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