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Life Summary

Name Solomon Levey
Alternative Names
  • Solomon Levy
Born

1794
London, Middlesex, England

Died

10 October, 1833 (aged ~ 39)
London, Middlesex, England

Cause of Death

unknown

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Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft 7 years - Old Bailey, London 27 October 1813 (1813)
Post-transportation
Left the colony Yes

* Dates are approximate