Jean Cooper
Summary
Transportation
References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 268. Tasmanian Archives - convicts Tasmanian Pioneer Index BDM |
| 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
Married to Francis Woodhouse on 10 March 1841. Married to John McFarling (also Farmin or McFamin) on 11 Mar 1844
Jean Cooper was convicted at Aberdeen on 19/09/1837 of aggrivated theft - stealing a watch. Previous convictions. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'Nautilus', arriving 29/08/1838. Gaol Report: bad connections. Ship Surgeon's Report: Well behaved, active & well disposed. 01/06/1838: Hepatitis - well 30/03/1838. b. abt 1814 Longmaid, nr Aberdeen. Address given as: Love Lane, Aberdeen. Grey eyes; dk brown hair; fair complexion; 5'1"; farm servant/dairy maid & wash and iron. Assignments: 1838: Dr. Cameron, Break O'Day (east coast, VDL) 1842: Launceston Clear conduct record. 16/08/1839: Application for permission to marry John Atkinson (convict per Moffatt). Apparently did not proceed. Child: Mary Ann ATKINSON b. 1839. Baptised 16/10/1839 Launceston. (ref. 443/1839-32). Father named on baptismal certificate as John Atkinson, bricklayer, Hobart. Mother "Jane Cooper". 30/12/1840: Application to marry Francis Woodhouse (convict per Lord Lyndoch). Decision 18/02/1841. 10/03/1841: Married Francis Woodhouse, St. Johns Anglican Church, Launceston. (Registration is under name "Jane Cooper".(Ref. 1121/1841-37) Child: William Woodhouse b.08/07/1842 Launceston. Jean/Jane is however registered as mother under name "Mary Cooper". (ref. 1079/1843-33) 15/01/1843: Ticket of Leave granted. 12/03/1843: Husband Francis Woodhouse accidently drowned in the Nth Esk River.(ref. 828/1844-35 Launceston) 20/02/1844: Child Martha FARMAN, Launceston. (ref. 114/1844-33). Father - John Farman. Mother - Jane Cooper/Woodhouse. 11/03/1844: Married 2nd husband John McFarling (or k/a Farmin/Farman) Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Launceston.(ref. 818/1844-37). Interesting note: Mr. McFarling/Farmin was the neighbour who found Francis Woodhouse drowned in the river. 19/09/1844: Free by servitude 11/09/1845: Child Pricella FARMAN b. Launceston. (ref. 985/1845-33). Father - John Farman. Mother Jane Cooper. 1845: Free Certificate (no. 34) A "Jane Farman", believed to be above person, died 20/01/1849 (aged 45yrs, husband John) Launceston. ref. 1068/1849-35. John Farman died 28/09/1869 Port Sorell district (ref. 453/1869-35)
Daughter Martha Farman married David Manson 22/10/1860 Launceston. ref. 362/1860-37.
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Revisions
| Contributor | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
Janet Wicks | 27th Mar 2023 | alias1, date of birth 1813, date of death 20th January, 1849, gender, crime |
Carol Axton-Thompson | 27th Mar 2023 | source, alias2, alias3, occupation |
Carol Axton-Thompson | 27th Mar 2023 | alias4 |
Anonymous | 12th May 2011 | none |