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Life Summary

Name David Bracewell
Alternative Names
  • David Bracefield
  • David Bracefell
  • Wandi
Born

c. 1803
London, Middlesex, England

Died

28 March, 1844 (aged ~ 41)
Queensland, Australia

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Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
assault and robbery 14 years - Old Bailey, London 14 September 1826 (1826)

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