Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Pitts
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
William partnered John Salt (Baring 1819) and Richard Peacock ( Adia 1828) in highway robberies.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 27 June 1829 page 2.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 19 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
William was born about 1795 Hertford and was tried and convicted at Hertford Assizes on 21 July 1819 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 19 June 2014
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William together with John Salt &'Ronald Peacock were convicted on 29 June 1829 of highway robbery on Benjamin Crew near Bargo NSW on 10 May 1829 and sentenced to death.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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William & Richard Peacock & John Salt were hanged on 6 July 1829 at Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Moniter 11 July 1829 p4 & 13 July 1829 p4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 June 2014
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Sources; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 27 June 1829 p2 & 30 June 1829 p2 and Sydney Moniter 4 July 1829 p2 & 6 July 1829 p2 and The Australian 30 June 1829 p3 & 8 July 1829 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 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.121
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