Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Edward Watson
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Edward and John Goff (Norfolk 1825) and William Muir (Eliza 1822) mutinied on Norfolk Island and committed murder.
Source; 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
Edward was born about 1803 Hertford and was convicted at Hertford Library of St Albans Quarter Sessions on 19 October 1820 and sentenced to 7 years transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Edward arrived Sydney aged about 18 aboard Adamant on 8 September 1821
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Edward Watson & John Goff &William Muir mutinied on Norfolk Island and were all convicted of murdering 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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Edward Watson & John Goff & William Muir were all hanged on 24 September 1827 in Sydney NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 26 September 1827 p2 and The Australian 25 May 1827 p4 and The Moniter 4 May 1827 p1 & 24 September 1827 p6
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 11/4, p.11
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