Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed John Goff
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
- Researcher (Eleanor Leleu)
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Biographies
John and William Muir (Eliza 1822) and Edward Watson (Adamant 1821) mutinied on Norfolk Island and jointly committed murder.
The Australian 25 May 1827 page 4 and Sydney Gazette NSw Advertiser 6 April 1827 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 25 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. Research notes
John as born about 1806 Devon and was convicted at Devon Assizes on 14 August 1834 and sentenced to life transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged about 19 aboard Norfolk on 18 August 1825. There is alias evident in later records "Gough"
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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John & William Muir & Edward Watson mutinied on Norfolk Island and were convicted of murder Lance Corporal Robert Wilson on 25 September 1826 and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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John Goff & William Muir & Edward Wilson were all hanged on 24 September 1827 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Source; The Moniter 4 May 1827 p1 & 24 September 1827 p6 and The Australian 25 May 1827 p4 and Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 26 September 1827 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 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 11/5, p.253
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