| Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Leighton | 
Researcher (Brian & Toni ) |  | 
 Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
| William was born about 1804 Essex Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 June 2014
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| William was tried and convicted at Essex Quarter Sessions on 29 November 1831 of "steal shawls" and sentenced ton14 years transportation Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 June 2014
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| William arrived Sydney aged about 28 aboard Lady Harewood on 5 August 1832 with his Indent showing trade as "carter labourer" Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 June 2014
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| William was assigned to H Bass of Point Piper on 29 November 1832 Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 June 2014
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| William had Ticket of Leave 40/149 dated 29 January 1840 issued Invermein NSW and TOL Passports b43/694 dated 16 June 1843 issued  Murrundi NSW & 42/0532 dated 25 April 1842 issued Scone NSW Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 10 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 11/8, p.278
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