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John Hall (c. 1757–1817)

DIED—On the 21st ult. at the advanced age of 70 years, JOHN HALL, settler, leaving an infirm old widow confined to her bed.— He had been one of the first inhabitants of Norfolk Island, and was generally respected as an honest and industrious man.

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'Hall, John (c. 1757–1817)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/hall-john-30806/text38156, accessed 11 May 2025.

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Birth

c. 1757
England

Death

20 November, 1817 (aged ~ 60)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years

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