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William Jeffcott

1800 – 1855

Australian judge

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About William Jeffcott

Lived 1800 – 1855. William Jeffcott was a judge and barrister.

Sir William Jeffcott (1800 – 22 October 1855) was an Anglo-Irish barrister, a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales for the District of Port Phillip and Recorder of Prince of Wales Island, Malacca and Singapore.

Background Born in Ireland, he obtained a bachelor of arts from Trinity College, Dublin and in 1828 he was called to the Irish Bar. In June 1843, Jeffcott migrated to the Colony of New South Wales. It has been doubted whether Jeffcott's concerns were well founded, given the long standing-protection of de facto officers. Jeffoctt resigned in December 1844 and was replaced by Roger Therry.

Recorder Jeffcott returned to practice at the Irish Bar. In 1850, he was appointed Recorder of Prince of Wales Island, Malacca and Singapore, to replace Sir Christopher Rawlinson who had been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Madras.

Jeffcott died of dysentery on 23 October 1855.

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Important facts

Born
1800, Ireland
Birth century
Died
1855
Occupation
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir William Jeffcott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Jeffcott?

Australian judge

When was William Jeffcott born?

William Jeffcott was born in 1800 in Ireland.

When did William Jeffcott die?

William Jeffcott died in 1855.

What was William Jeffcott's occupation?

William Jeffcott was a judge and barrister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Jeffcott

· Wikidata: Q33488714

· DBpedia: William Jeffcott

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