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Can anyone help me break down a brick wall please? I have a William Vickery who, according to his death transcription, was a gentleman, married to Margaret Sampson of Tipperary, had been in the colony/state of New South Wales, Australia, 25 years at the time of his death 1860, aged 40. The transcription showed that he was born in London - no parents listed. I have all of his descendents, here in Australia but have no idea how he arrived here. Any help would be appreciated