Summary
Born
Nov 1791
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1841
Arrival
May 1842
Death
Jul 1879
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Personal Information
Name: John Brooks
Gender: Male
Born: 10th Nov 1791
Death: 29th Jul 1879
Age at death: 87
Occupation: Clerk
Aliases: Thorton, Robert Brooks (Alias)
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Oxford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 30th Nov 1841
Ship: Somersetshire
Arrival: 30th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Brooks was transported on the Somersetshire, departing 30th Nov 1841 and arriving 30th May 1842 with 221 passengers.
Somersetshire (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 412 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Offence; Stealing two coats, watch & chain Status; Widower. Able to read & write Native Place; Chester Age; 49 in 1840. Born about 1791. Died; New Town. Invalid Depot. 29 July 1879