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Life Summary

Name John Jacobs
Born

c. 1766

Died

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 (1788-1791) New South Wales, Australia
Key Events *
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Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
highway robbery death 7 years Old Bailey, London 25 February 1784 (1784)
Post-transportation
Left the colony Yes

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