Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Isaac Cohen was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 56. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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
Isaac COHEN was convicted at the CCC, London on 4 March 1844 for stealing a handkerchief from the person. Previously convicted of embezzlement and had spent time in prison. 10yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Maria Somes' arriving 30 July 1844. Single man; aged 30 yrs; a tailor; 5'8 1/2"; can read & write; Jewish. Native place - Shoreditch, London. Father: Abraham Mother: Deborah Brothers: Samuel, Emanuel, Isiah, Benjamin & ..... Sisters: Rebecca, Sophia, Elizabeth & ..... (ref. source for family - Convict Indent Book) 18mths Probation Period in the Colony. First station gang - Maria Island (off the east coast of Tasmania). Several records of misconduct. Ticket of Leave granted 12 Mar 1850. Free Certificate 4 Mar 1854. 26 March 1862: Stealing boots. 12 mths hard labour.