William Cooke

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1827
Arrival
Jul 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Cooke
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Mar 1827
Arrival: 31st Jul 1827
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Cooke was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 26th Mar 1827 and arriving 31st Jul 1827 with 190 passengers.

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 132
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

Jillian Brewer avatar
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on 27th April 2025

Sentenced to death, commuted to life, for stealing shoes. Co offenders John Shakespeare, John King and John Fletcher.