James Cockburn

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Oct 1835
Arrival
Feb 1836
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Cockburn
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Demerary Court of Criminal Justice
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Oct 1835
Ship: Susan
Arrival: 7th Feb 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Cockburn was transported on the Susan, departing 6th Oct 1835 and arriving 7th Feb 1836 with 301 passengers.

SusanSusan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 183 (94)
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

D Wong avatar
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on 11th January 2013

James Cockburn was 38 years old when indicted for Arson. His occupation was a soldier/butcher. James's native place was Dalkeith, he was 5'6 3/4" tall, dark sallow complexion, dark brown hair, brown eyes, scar on right side of forehead, royal arch on upper, bugle, man and woman, two thistles, BCJCEC lower right arm. Crucifix on upper, large star, B, Cockburn, woman, two shamrocks, AG18ED lower left arm, 2 scars back of forefinger of left hand, scar middle finger of same. 2/12/1836: Absconded from J Myers, Sydney, since Nov.29th, 2nd time of absconding. No other records found.

D Wong avatar
221
on 11th January 2013

James Cockburn was 38 years old when indicted for Arson. His occupation was a soldier/butcher. James's native place was Dalkeith, he was 5'6 3/4" tall, dark sallow complexion, dark brown hair, brown eyes, scar on right side of forehead, royal arch on upper, bugle, man and woman, two thistles, BCJCEC lower right arm. Crucifix on upper, large star, B, Cockburn, woman, two shamrocks, AG18ED lower left arm, 2 scars back of forefinger of left hand, scar middle finger of same. 2/12/1836: Absconded from J Myers, Sydney, since Nov.29th, 2nd time of absconding. No other records found.