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John Harman (1795–1835)

John Harman, a seaman, was sentenced to life transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1821 aboard the Minerva. He was described as being 5 feet 9 inches (175.3 cms) tall with a pale pockmarked complexion, brown hair and grey eyes. He was forwarded to Windsor for 'distribution'. In 1822 he was working for J. Hibbert at Windsor as a government servant. In 1825 he was working at Wilberforce as a government servant for John Harmer. His occupation was given as labourer in 1828.

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'Harman, John (1795–1835)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/harman-john-17400/text33372, accessed 8 November 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1795
Saltash, Cornwall, England

Death

1835 (aged ~ 40)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

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Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years