Person

Blanch, James (1784? - 1841)

Born
1784?
London, England
Died
27 October 1841
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Scientific instrument maker and Metrologist

Summary

James Blanch, who was probably born in London, had a business in Sydney from 1821 as a mathematical and philosophical instrument maker and general worker in silver and brass. He had arrived as a convict on 18 January 1816 and subsequently gained his Ticket of Leave in February 1821.

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