Edward Abbott (jurist)

Edward Abbott (jurist)

Edward Abbott (1766 – 31 July 1832) was a soldier, politician, judge-advocate and public servant who served at Parramatta, the Hawkesbury River and Norfolk Island in the colony of New South Wales, now part of present-day Australia. He also served at the settlements of Launceston and Hobart in Van Diemen's Land (now the Australian State of Tasmania), which was part of New South Wales until 1825, when VDL became a self-governing colony.

Read more about Edward Abbott (jurist):  Military Years, Judicial Career, Political Career, Death

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