Jonathan Griffiths (shipowner)
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BornMay 1773
England
DiedNovember 1839 (aged 66)
Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia
OccupationShipsman
Jonathan Griffiths | |
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| Born | May 1773 England |
| Died | November 1839 (aged 66) Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia |
| 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.
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