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Archibald Kane (c. 1774–1823)

Archibald Kane (c.1774-1823) was sentenced to life transportation for burglary at Antrim, Ireland. He arrived at Sydney in February 1796 aboard the Marquis Cornwallis. By 1806 he was living with Hannah Hawkins and renting 10 acres. He was granted a conditional pardon on 31 January 1815. By then he and Hawkins were living on a farm at Windsor.

Kane died (as Archibald Cain) on 9 August 1823 at Castlereagh.

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'Kane, Archibald (c. 1774–1823)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/kane-archibald-30850/text38201, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Cain, Archibald
  • Cane, Archibald
Birth

c. 1774
Ireland

Death

9 August, 1823 (aged ~ 49)
Castlereagh, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: life