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Jeffcott North, Victoria
Jeffcott is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * John Jeffcott (1796–1837), first judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia * John Moore Jeffcott John Moore Jeffcott Queen's Counsel, QC (1817 – 17 May 1892) was a Isle of Man, Manx advocate who became High Bailiff of Castletown, Isle of Man, Castletown and a Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Arbory, Castletown & Malew, ... (1817–1892), Isle of Man advocate and politician * William Jeffcott (1800–1855), judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales See also * Jeffcoat, surname * Jeffcott rotor {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Jeffcott
Sir John William Jeffcott (1796 – 12 December 1837) was the first judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia. He also served as Chief Justice of Sierra Leone. Biography Jeffcott was born in County Kerry, Kerry, Ireland. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and was called to the English Bar at the Inner Temple in February 1826. Jeffcott was installed as Chief Justice of the colony of Sierra Leone on 26 April 1830. He was the only judge in the colony, and much of his work arose from attempts to end the Transatlantic slave trade. Jeffcott was knighted on 1 May 1833, when he returned to England on leave. Jeffcott had been engaged to be married but the engagement was broken off by his fiancée or her family. Whilst in England, Jeffcott received news that a Dr Peter Hennis had made derogatory comments about Jeffcott's conduct in the affair. Jeffcott confronted Hennis, but refused to accept his explanation. On Friday, 10 May 1833 a duel with pistols was organised at Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Moore Jeffcott
John Moore Jeffcott QC (1817 – 17 May 1892) was a Manx advocate who became High Bailiff of Castletown and a Member of the House of Keys for the constituency of Castletown.''Isle of Man Times.'' Saturday, 21.05.1892 Page: 4 Biography Early life Descended from both an old Irish family of high connections as well as an old and respected Manx family, John Moore Jeffcott was born in Castletown, Isle of Man in 1817. His father had been a surgeon in the Royal Navy, who following his discharge settled in the south of the Island. Jeffcott's mother was a daughter of the Reverend John Moore, Vicar of Braddan, and a niece of a Manx Deemster. He received his education at Castletown Grammar School''Mona's Herald.'' Wednesday, May 25, 1892; Page: 2 and King William's College, being one of the first pupils at that school. Career On completion of his schooling Jeffcott studied law at the Rolls Office, under John McHutchin, and was called to the Manx Bar on May 9, 1839. For a conside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Jeffcott
Sir William Jeffcott (1800 – 22 October 1855) was an Anglo-Irish barrister, a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales for the District of Port Phillip and Recorder of Prince of Wales Island, Malacca and Singapore. Background Born in Ireland, he obtained a bachelor of arts from Trinity College, Dublin and in 1828 he was called to the Irish Bar. In 1836 his brother John Jeffcott became the first judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia. In June 1843, Jeffcott migrated to the Colony of New South Wales. Judge On 24 June 1843 John Willis was notified that he had been amoved by Governor Gipps as the judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales for the District of Port Phillip and Jeffcott was promptly appointed to replace him. In February 1844 Willis appealed to the Privy Council. Jeffcott was concerned that if Willis was found to have been invalidly removed then his own appointment may also have been invalid. Of particular concern was that if he imposed the de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffcoat
Jeffcoat is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Emma Jeffcoat (born 1994), Australian triathlete *George Jeffcoat (1913–1978), American baseball player *Hal Jeffcoat (1924–2007), American baseball player *Harold George Jeffcoat (born 1947), American academic administrator *Hollis Jeffcoat (1952–2018), American painter *Jackson Jeffcoat (born 1990), American football player *Jan Jeffcoat (born 1980), American television news anchor *Jim Jeffcoat (born 1961), American football player *John Jeffcoat, American film director *Mike Jeffcoat (born 1959), American baseball player *Rupert Jeffcoat (born 1970), Scottish organist *Trajan Jeffcoat (born 1999), American football player See also *Jeffcott {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
