Benjamin Cooke

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Summary

Born
Jan 1793
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Jul 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Benjamin Cooke
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1793
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Jul 1826
Ship: Woodford
Arrival: 22nd Nov 1826
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Benjamin Cooke was transported on the Woodford, departing 29th Jul 1826 and arriving 22nd Nov 1826 with 100 passengers.

WoodfordWoodford (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 42
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

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on 22nd October 2025

Place of origin: Lilleshall, Shropshire No; 766 Farm Labourer & Shepherd age 33 years old 1832 - 23 July 1832. Free Certificate