Andrew Thompson | |
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| Born | |
| Baptised | 7 February 1773 |
| Died | 22 October 1810 (aged 36–37) |
| Nationality | Scottish/Australian |
| Other names | Andrew Thomson |
| Occupation(s) | Chief constable, farmer, ship owner, businessman, magistrate |
| Years active | 1792−1810 |
| Known for | Supporting Bligh, flood rescue hero, district leader, government official |
| Criminal charge | larceny |
| Criminal penalty | 14 years |
Andrew Thompson (c. 1773 – 22 October 1810) was transported at the age of 18 to New South Wales, arriving in Sydney on 14 February 1792. He rose to become a respected chief constable in the Hawkesbury district, a successful farmer and businessman, and eventually the wealthiest settler in early colonial Australia. In 1810 he was the first ex-convict to be appointed as magistrate.