Jonathan Griffiths
English-born Australian convict and shipowner
About Jonathan Griffiths
Lived 1773 – 1839 (aged 65–66). Jonathan Griffiths was an Australian.
Jonathan Griffiths (1773–1839) was an English-born Australian convict, shipowner and builder. He was born in Britain in 1773 to Thomas Griffiths and his wife Sarah née' Withers. He was 15 years of age when found guilty of grand larceny and sentenced to 7 years transportation. He reached Port Jackson in August 1790.
He later became known as a shipbuilder, shipowner and whaler in Launceston, Tasmania.
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Who was Jonathan Griffiths?
English-born Australian convict and shipowner (1773-1839)
When was Jonathan Griffiths born?
Jonathan Griffiths was born in 1773 in England.
When did Jonathan Griffiths die?
Jonathan Griffiths died in 1839.
What nationality was Jonathan Griffiths?
Jonathan Griffiths was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jonathan Griffiths
· DBpedia: Jonathan Griffiths (shipowner)
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