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Life Summary

Name William Jenkins
Born

c. 1762

Died

28 January, 1837 (aged ~ 75)
Portland Head, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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Occupation or Descriptor *
  • convict (1788-1793) New South Wales, Australia
  • farmer (1794-1830) New South Wales, Australia
Key Events *
Key Places *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
assault and robbery 7 years - Kent 20 March 1786 (1786)
Post-transportation
Children Yes (1)

* Dates are approximate