Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Brown
- Researcher (joanne mungovin)
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Biographies
Willaim Brown was born in Scalford, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire in 1819. He was transported to Van Diemen's Land on his third conviction of theft in 1843. William spent seven years in the New Norfolk Asylum. After his release, he travelled to Victoria, and thirteen years after his conviction, he returned back to England. Eight weeks after returning, a terrible murder happened in Melton Mowbray. William was hunted down, convicted and executed for murder. William Brown, otherwise known as Peppermint Billy, the last man publicly hanged in Leicester, UK.
Submitted by Researcher (joanne mungovin) on 20 May 2022
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New book published on William Brown. All my years of research in one book.
www.peppermintbilly.com
Submitted by Researcher (joanne mungovin) on 20 May 2022
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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 11/13, p.274
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