William Cooper

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1833
Arrival
Sep 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Cooper
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th May 1833
Ship: Stakesby
Arrival: 4th Sep 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Cooper was transported on the Stakesby, departing 20th May 1833 and arriving 4th Sep 1833 with 216 passengers.

StakesbyStakesby (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 113 (58) Old Bailey online https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18330214-56 Digital panopticon https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt18330214-56-defend603
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

Barbara Lister avatar
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on 23rd August 2024

This is a case where it was still important to have a reduced value for what was taken. The verdict of stealing valued at under 100 shillings suggests that the theft (by a lodger who left with no notice but various pieces of clothing) wasn't the more serious house-breaking/stealing from place.