Sir John Jeffcott | |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia | |
| In office 27 May 1836 – 12 December 1837 | |
| Succeeded by | Charles Cooper |
| Chief Justice of Sierra Leone and the Gambia | |
| In office February 1830 – May 1833 | |
| Preceded by | George Rendall |
| Succeeded by | Robert Rankin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1796 County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 12 December 1837 (aged 40–41) River Murray, South Australia |
| Relations | William Jeffcott (brother) |
| Education | Trinity College, Dublin |
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.[1]