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- 1857-1864 (Creation)
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Francis Cotton (1801-1883), Quaker and settler, was born on 6 October 1801 in London, where he had some early education before attending Ackworth School. After an apprenticeship to a builder, he set up his own business. When 19 he was disowned for ... »
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Biographical history
Anna Maria (nee Tilney) Cotton daughter of John Shelton Tilney of Chelmsford, shopkeeper, and his wife Susannah. Wife of Francis Cotton.
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Depositied in the University of Tasmania Archives in 1987 by E. Frances Cotton
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Letter received from James Erskine Calder dated 1857, 1858 &1864. Mr Champ, his school fellow and playmate at 13 years old, and Chief clerk Burnett, blocked his promotion in the Survey Department; defects in new land scheme (1857); acting for sprent ... »
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This material is made available for personal research and study purposes under the University of Tasmania Standard Copyright Licence. For any further use permission should be obtained from the copyright owners. For assistance please contact Special.... »
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HE Mar2019