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Peter Caroll (c. 1773–1831)

Peter Carroll was sentenced to 7 years transportation at Louth, Ireland, in 1793. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Marquis Cornwallis in 1796. In 1800 he was assigned to Dr John Harris. In 1806 he was living with Elizabeth Wilson (from the Experiment) and was employed by Mr A. Thompson. By 1814 he was living on a 50 acre farm at Pitt Town. He married Ann Pickett on 21 December 1818. He died on 9 December 1831.

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'Caroll, Peter (c. 1773–1831)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/caroll-peter-30166/text37442, accessed 28 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Terrell, Peter
  • Carrall, Peter
Birth

c. 1773
Westmeath, Ireland

Death

9 December, 1831 (aged ~ 58)
Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years