John William Lancashire b.

  • Artist (Painter)
Lancashire was sent to Sydney as a convict in 1798 where he continued to be in trouble with the law, usually for forgery. His glib tongue and artful defence, however, often saved him from punishment, including, on one occasion, a death sentence.
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associate of
Governor Philip Gidley King
1758
Artist (Draughtsman)
associate of
Robert Sidaway
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relative of
Robert Williams
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relative of
Margaret Silk
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associate of
John Hunter
Artist (Painter)

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References [<ExternalResource: Hackforth-Jones, J. (1977), 'The Convict Artists', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Rienits, R. & Rienits, T. (1963), 'Early Artists of Australia', Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Historical Records of New South Wales 3.>, <ExternalResource: 'King Papers 8', Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (manuscript).>, <ExternalResource: '(Col. Sec. Correspondence & Convict Indentures)', Archives Office of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.>]