John Becket (1814–1872)
John Becket, carpenter, was sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing a saw. He had no previous convictions. He arrived in Sydney in 1828 aboard the Vittoria. He was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, with a ruddy complexion, brown hair and dark grey eyes.
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Citation details
'Becket, John (1814–1872)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/becket-john-24418/text36596, accessed 21 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1814
Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,
England
Death
20 August,
1872
(aged ~ 58)
Surat,
Queensland,
Australia
Cause of Death
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