Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Lewis Williams
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
Lewis was convicted at Stafford Assizes on 6 August 1829 and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Dunvegan Castle on 30 March 1830 with trade showing "silk weaver".
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
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Lewis had Ticket of Leave 35/798 issued Hawkesbury
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
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Lewis was convicted on 11 August 1837 of murdering John McCormick on 6 June 1837 at Gwyder River (with an axe) and sentenced to death.
Source; Tha Australian 15 August 1837 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
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Lewis was hanged on 1 September 1837 in Sydney.
Source; Sydney Herald 31 August 1837 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 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 11/7, p.201
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