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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.

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'Dorrington, John (1771–1856)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/dorrington-john-26987/text34477, accessed 29 November 2023.

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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

general debility

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Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years