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Buckley, William (1780–1856)

‘wild white man’

William Buckley, n.d

William Buckley, n.d

State Library of Victoria, 49202905

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William Buckley, n.d

William Buckley, n.d

State Library of Victoria, 49202905

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1780
Marton, Cheshire, England

Death

31 January, 1856 (aged ~ 76)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

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Convict Record

Crime: receiving stolen goods
Sentence: life
Court: Sussex
Trial Date: 2 August 1802
(1802)

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (1)