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Transportation
James Cockcroft was transported on the Tenasserim, departing 17th Oct 1844 and arriving 29th Dec 1844 with 15 passengers.
Departed from Calcutta. 1844, arriving 13 April, Convicts landed: 16 male & 1 female. 1844, arriving 29 Dec, 20 male convicts.
Tenasserim (generic)References
| Primary Source | Convict Indent: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-2$init=CON16-1-2p186 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON16-1-2$init=CON16-1-2p187 Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON37-1-2$init=CON37-1-2p84 |
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Convict Notes
1862 - DISCHARGED; from Port Arthur. James Cochcroft, F.S. PER Tenasserim, tried Oatlands, 28 December 1858
Arrived 29 Dec 1844. 421. James Cockcroft, Tried Allahabad Ct. Martial,2 July 44, 14 years. Transported for Habitual Drunkeness and violent conduct. Stated this offence: Knocking down Sergt. & striking the acting Sergt. Major, and being drunk on guard. 3rd Buffs ?? striking a serg, 4 months, Drunk, 40 days. 3rd Buffs 3 years, single. Native of Yorkshire, age 24, trade labourer. Many incidents recorded. Health and Welfare Records – James Cockcroft was discharged from New Town Invalid Depot to go Hop-picking on 2 Mar 1880. He was admitted there from Hobart district, 30 June 1879. James Cockcroft death, age 72, burial at Cornelian Bay Cemetery, 6 Feb 1883, pauper section. Cause of death, brain disease. Last known residence, New Town Charitable Institution. Burial Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/AF35-1-1$init=AF35-1-1p129