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Sullivan, Jeremiah (Jerry) (1794–1862)

Jeremiah Sullivan was sentenced to seven years' transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1814 aboard the Three Bees. According to the ship's indent he was aged 20 and his normal occupation was clerk. He was 5 feet 7 ¼ inches (171 cms) tall; had a fair, ruddy complexion; brown hair and hazel eyes. He was assigned to Charles Beasley at Windsor (1814-18).

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'Sullivan, Jeremiah (Jerry) (1794–1862)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/sullivan-jeremiah-jerry-17305/text33354, accessed 9 December 2022.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1794
Cork, Cork, Ireland

Death

27 February, 1862 (aged ~ 68)
Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia

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Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years