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Bock, Thomas (c. 1790–1855)

artist and engraver

Thomas Bock, by Don Stephens, c.1850

Thomas Bock, by Don Stephens, c.1850

National Library of Australia, 40295664

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Thomas Bock, by Don Stephens, c.1850

Thomas Bock, by Don Stephens, c.1850

National Library of Australia, 40295664

Life Summary [details]

Birth

c. 1790
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England

Death

19 March, 1855 (aged ~ 65)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

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Convict Record

Crime: attempted abortion
Sentence: 14 years
Court: Warwickshire
Trial Date: 5 April 1823
(1823)

Pre-transportation

Occupation: painter
Married: Yes
Children: Yes (5)

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (7)