Dictionary of Sydney

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Cohen, Henry

Jewish tailor and convict from London, England who was transported for 14 years after being convicted of possession of a stolen bank note on 16 May 1833. His wife and 10 children arrived separately in Sydney and his brother-in-law was Joseph Simmons. He was granted a conditional pardon in 1842 and established a grocery store on George Street called H Cohen and Sons.

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Born
England
1790
Arrived Sydney
Lloyds
18 Dec 1833
Died
Sydney
01 Aug 1867
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