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Life Summary

Name François Xavier Prieur
Alternative Names
  • Francois Xavier Prieur
Born

8 May, 1814
Soulanges, Quebec, Canada

Died

1 January, 1891 (aged 76)
Canada

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Passenger Ship *
Occupation *
Social Issues *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
insurrection life - Montreal (Canada) 11 January 1839 (1839)
Pre-transportation
Occupation general merchant
Post-transportation
Left the colony Yes

* Dates are approximate