Andrew Thompson (convict, magistrate)
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Andrew Thompson (c. 1773 – 22 October 1810) was transported at the age of 18 to New South Wales, arriving in Sydney on 14 February 1792. He rose to become a respected chief constable in the Hawkesbury district, a successful farmer and businessman, and eventually the wealthiest settler in early colonial Australia. In 1810 he was the first ex-convict to be appointed as magistrate.
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Andrew Thompson | |
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Born | |
Baptised | (1773-02-07)7 February 1773 |
Died | 22 October 1810(1810-10-22) (aged 36–37) |
Nationality | Scottish/Australian |
Other names | Andrew Thomson |
Occupation(s) | Chief constable, farmer, ship owner, businessman, magistrate |
Years active | 1792−1810 |
Known for | Supporting Bligh, flood rescue hero, district leader, government official |
Criminal charge | larceny |
Criminal penalty | 14 years |
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