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Details for the convict William Eales (1817)

Convict Name:William Eales
Trial Place:Surrey Assizes
Trial Date:28 March 1816
Sentence:7 years
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Arrival Details
Ship:Sir William Bensley
Arrival Year:1817
 
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William partnered his brother James Eales (Sir William Bensley 1817) in sheep stealing.
Source; Colonial Times 27 January 1826 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014

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Research notes

William was born about 1808 Mitcham Surrey and was convicted with his brother James at Surrey Assizes on 28 March 1816 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
William and James arrived Sydney aboard Sir William Bensley on 10 March 1817
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
William gained Certificate of Freedom May 1823. Source; Hobert Town gazette 24 May 1823 page 1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 6 July 2014
William and his brother James Eales were convicted in Jan 1826 of sheep stealing and robberies Thomas Bell and Richard Hoilam and sentenced to death. Source; Colonial Times 27 January 1826 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014
William Eales and James Eales were hanged on 17 February 1826 at Hobart Gaol . Source; Hobart Town Gazette 25 February 1826 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 July 2014

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.300

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