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McKay, Alexander (1802–1882)

convict, explorer and farmer

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Alexander McKay (1802-1882), by J. W. Beattie

Alexander McKay (1802-1882), by J. W. Beattie

Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, State Library of Tasmania, AUTAS001125882456

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1802

Death

14 June, 1882 (aged ~ 80)
Peppermint Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: life