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John Dell (1763–1866)

John Dell arrived at Port Jackson in 1788 aboard the Surprize as a drummer in the New South Wales Corps. In February 1793 he sailed for Norfolk island aboard the Kitty, returning in 1794. He was transferred back to Norfolk Island some time after late 1796.

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'Dell, John (1763–1866)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/dell-john-25969/text34051, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Birth

5 November, 1763
Reading, Berkshire, England

Death

2 March, 1866 (aged 102)
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

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