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John Bellett (1800–1877)

John Bellett was born on Norfolk Island on 5 August 1800, the son of Jacob Bellett and his wife Ann née Harper. John left Norfolk Island with his family for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the City of Edinburgh in 1808. He married Susannah Garth on 27 January 1822 at Hobart. He died on 21 January 1877 at Sorell. His occupation was listed as farmer and his cause of death was given as 'paralysis'.

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'Bellett, John (1800–1877)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/bellett-john-30267/text37551, accessed 12 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Belette, John
Birth

5 August, 1800
Norfolk Island, Australia

Death

21 January, 1877 (aged 76)
Sorell, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

paralysis

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