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Life Summary

Name William Charles Wilkes
Alternative Names
  • James Arrowsmith Cordwainer
Born

1816
Surrey, England

Died

13 May, 1873 (aged ~ 57)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

softening of brain

Cultural Heritage

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Passenger Ship *
Occupation *
Convict Record
Crime Sentence Commuted To Court Trial Date
theft life - Old Bailey, London 1833
Pre-transportation
Occupation clerk
Post-transportation
Children Yes (5)

* Dates are approximate