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Life Summary

Name Sarah Acton
Born

1766
England

Died

25 December, 1795 (aged ~ 29)
Norfolk Island, Australia

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Occupation *
  • convict (1790-1791) New South Wales, Australia
Key Events *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft 7 years - - -

* Dates are approximate