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Life Summary

Name John Bennett
Alternative Names
  • John Bennet
Born

c. 1769
England

Died

2 May, 1788 (aged ~ 19)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

executed

Cultural Heritage

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  • convict (1788-1788) New South Wales, Australia
  • executed criminal (1788-1788) New South Wales, Australia
  • thief (1788-1788) New South Wales, Australia
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Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft 7 years - - -

* Dates are approximate