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Edward Hewitson (1800–1873)

Edward Hewitson was sentenced to seven years transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1818 aboard the Tottenham. His occupation was given as watchmaker. He was 5 feet 5 inches (165 cms) tall, with a fair ruddy complexion, brown hair, and hazel eyes. He was sent to Windsor to work.

In 1822 he was listed as a government servant working for William Stubbs. In 1825 his occupation was given as farmer.

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'Hewitson, Edward (1800–1873)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/hewitson-edward-27858/text35612, accessed 10 December 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Hewetson, Edward
Birth

1800
Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Death

1873 (aged ~ 73)
Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

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Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years