Jonathan Griffiths (shipowner)
Jonathan Griffiths | |
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| Born | May 1773 England |
| Died | November 1839 Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Shipsman |
Jonathan Griffiths (1773–1839) was an English-born Australian convict, shipowner and builder.[1] He was born in Britain in 1773 to Thomas Griffiths and his wife Sarah nee’ 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.
References
[edit]- ^ "Griffiths, Jonathan (1773–1839)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Vol. 1. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. 1966. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943.
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