John Dorrington (1771–1856)
John Dorrington (Durrington) was sentenced to seven years transportation for grand larceny. He arrived in New South Wales in 1791 aboard the William and Ann as part of the Third Fleet.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Dorrington, Jane (partner)
- Dorrington, John Phillip (son)
- Dorrington, William (son)
- Dorrington, Thomas (son)
- Dorrington, Mary Anne (daughter-in-law)
Citation details
'Dorrington, John (1771–1856)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/dorrington-john-26987/text34477, accessed 5 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Durrington, John
Birth
1771
Chelmsford,
Essex,
England
Death
21 December,
1856
(aged ~ 85)
Sackville,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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