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Life Summary

Name Thomas Wells
Born

c. 1787

Died

10 June, 1833 (aged ~ 46)
Tasmania, Australia

Passenger Ship *
Occupation *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
fraud 14 years - - -

* Dates are approximate