John Brooker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Feb 1843
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Personal Information

Name: John Brooker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 18th Feb 1843
Age at death: 20
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Sussex, Lewes Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jul 1842
Arrival: 7th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Brooker was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 147 (75)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 16th July 2023

Name John Brooker Age 15. Born abt. 1823 Date of Trial 12 Sep 1838 Offence; Larceny & Fraud Sentence; 7 years after 14 days Imprisonment

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 16th July 2023

Australian Convict Transportation Registers Trail Date; 12 September 1838 - 7 years t be computed Noted against name; 16 March 1843 Name Jno Brooker Age 19. Birth Date abt.1823 Treatment Date; 13 October 1842 Illness; Diarrhea Surgeon's notes; Previous to embarkation [several months] had been under moral treatment in the Penitentiary on the Isle of Wright and greatly reduced by starvation. On leaving the hulk was found to be double the weight he was when he was discharged from the Penitentiary. Since he came under my charge has enjoyed very bad health and bee seldom free of Diarrhea. Discharged to the Colonial Hospital Hobart Town - 9 November 1842