Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Birt
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
William escaped Launceston Gaol with Henry Stone (Prince of Orange 1822) and Michael Brown (Lady Ridley 1821) and George Ellis (Phoenix 1822) and William Hoadley ( Morley 1823) and committed robberies.
Source; Hobart Town Gazette 6 January 1827 page 4 and others
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 11 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 convicted at Gloucester City Assizes on 2 April 1823 and sentenced to life transportation, he arrived Tasmania aboard Sir Godfrey Webster on 30 December 1823.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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William, Henry Stone, Michael Brown, George Ellis & William Hoadley were convicted on 13 November 1826 at Hobart of robberies and sentenced to death.
Source; Colonial Times 17 November 1826 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 July 2014
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Source; Hobart Town Gazette 7 Oct &1826 p2/3 & 18 Nov 1826 p2 &!6 Jan 1827 p4 & 13 Jan 1827 p4 and Colonial Times 13 Oct 1826 p4 & 5 Jan 1827 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 July 2014
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William Birt and his four partners were hanged on 8 January 1827 Hobart Gaol.
Source; Colonial Times 12 January 1827 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 13 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 11/5, p.95
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