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Vaux, James Hardy (1782–1841)

convict and author

James Hardy Vaux, c.1819, engraving

James Hardy Vaux, c.1819, engraving

State Library of New South Wales, DSM/A923.41/V385/3A1

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James Hardy Vaux, c.1819, engraving

James Hardy Vaux, c.1819, engraving

State Library of New South Wales, DSM/A923.41/V385/3A1

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Lowe, James
  • Young, James
  • Yonge, James
Birth

20 May, 1782
East Clandon, Surrey, England

Death

1841 (aged ~ 58)

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Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 17 September 1800
(1800)

Post-transportation

Left the colony: Yes