Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Swift
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
William was born about 1798 and was convicted at Kent Assizes on 4 August 1817 and sentenced to 14 years transportation, he arrived Sydney aged about 20 aboard Batavia on 5 April 1818.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 27 June 2014
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William was convicted on 10 August 1821 of the murder of Maria Minton on 17 March 1821 in Evan District and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 7 July 1821 p2 & 11 Aug 1821 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 28 June 2014
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William was hanged on 17 August 1821 in Sydney NSW.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 18 August 1821 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 28 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 11/2, p.386
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