Re: COVENTRY'S IN TASMANIA
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Re: COVENTRY'S IN TASMANIA
7/03/00
William Coventry born circa 1776 Co. Donegal Ireland. Died 1831 Tasmania. Tried at the Lifford Assizes Ireland. Listed on the shipping lists for both the Atlas & Hercules. Common thought is that he arrived on the Hercules. "William was murdered by Macavoy and Fagan and then eaten by the remaining escapees" part of Edward Broughton's confession. It is believed he was exiled to Tas for his part in the "Vinegar Hill" riots