Henry Cooper

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Summary

Born
Jan 1828
Conviction
Stealing Food
Departure
Jun 1843
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
May 1846
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Cooper
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1828
Death: 12th May 1846
Age at death: 18
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick, Birmingham Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Jun 1843
Arrival: 9th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Henry Cooper was transported on the Emerald Isle, departing 28th Jun 1843 and arriving 9th Oct 1843 with 214 passengers.

Emerald IsleEmerald Isle (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 343 (173)
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 15th January 2026

Conduct record state - transported for stealing bacon https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-43/CON33-1-43P51

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on 30th August 2025

12 May 1846 - executed: Hanged at Hobart for inflicting grievous bodily harm with an axe upon overseer Richard Beech at Impression Bay Record: Died while under sentence - https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON63-1-2/1355217-5-1