Townson, John
Soldier who was transferred to the New South Wales Corps. Shortly after arriving in Sydney he was sent to Norfolk Island, where he was eventually promoted to acting lieutenant-governor in Philip Gidley King's absence. He was an efficient administrator and returned to England after being granted leave. He later returned to Sydney where his ill health curtailed his development of many of his extensive land grants.
Milestone
Born
England
1759
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Arrived Sydney
Scarborough
28 Jun 1790
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Departed Sydney
1791
{"name":"Departed Sydney","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'>1791<\/span>"},"date_start":"1791","date_end":"1791"}
Arrived Sydney
Aug 1806
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Departed Sydney
21 Nov 1811
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Arrived Sydney
1812
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Died
Sydney
08 May 1835
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Occupation
{"name":"Soldier","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
{"name":"Administrator","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
{"name":"Farmer","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null}
Position
1789 - 1800
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1790
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Property
Owner of
1808 - 1812
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Owner of
1808 - 1812
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Relationship
Sibling
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