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Armfield, Edward (1786–1866)

Edward Armfield was sentenced to seven years transportation for shoplifting nine pairs of gold ear-rings, value 2pds. 5s. and two odd gold ear-rings, value 5s. from a jeweller's. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Earl Cornwallis in 1801. He married Elizabeth Wells in 1822.

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  • death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 September 1866, p 1

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'Armfield, Edward (1786–1866)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/armfield-edward-25238/text33681, accessed 31 March 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1786
England

Death

15 September, 1866 (aged ~ 80)
Berrima, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

general debility

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Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years