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Life Summary

Name David Jacobs
Born

c. 1759

Died

4 July, 1802 (aged ~ 43)
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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Occupation *
  • convict (1788-1790) New South Wales, Australia
  • convict (1790-1791) Norfolk Island, Australia
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Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft 7 years - Old Bailey, London 20 October 1784 (1784)

* Dates are approximate