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Thomson, James Alexander (1805–1860)

architect, engineer and building contractor

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1805

Death

15 September, 1860 (aged ~ 55)
Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland

Cultural Heritage

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Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 14 years
Court: Aberdeenshire (Scotland)
Trial Date: 18 February 1824
(1824)

Post-transportation

Left the colony: Yes