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Thomas Griffin
b. 27 July 1832
Also known as Thomas John Augustus Griffin
Artist (Draughtsman)
Griffin was a sketcher, policeman, gold commissioner and murderer. He married and deserted a wealthy widow in Victoria in 1857. In 1867 Griffin robbed the Clermont gold coach, which he was officially accompanying. He was hanged in 1868.
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b. 27 July 1832 County Antrim, Ireland, County Antrim, Ireland, UK
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Name
Thomas Griffin
Also known as Thomas John Augustus Griffin
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
gold commissioner
policeman
Birth date
27 July 1832
Birth place
County Antrim, Ireland, County Antrim, Ireland, UK
Birth note
County Antrim, Ireland, UK
Death date
1 June 1868
Death place
Queensland
Active Period
c.1868
Residence
1863 - 1866 Clermont, Queensland
1860 - 1863 Brisbane, Queensland
1859 Rockhampton, Queensland
1858 New South Wales
c.1857 Victoria
Languages
English
Initial Record Data Source
The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870
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