William Cooper

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Summary

Born
May 1812
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Jun 1830
Arrival
Nov 1830
Death
Jun 1875
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Personal Information

Name: William Cooper
Gender: Male
Born: 13th May 1812
Death: 26th Jun 1875
Age at death: 63
Occupation: Shipwright

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Gloucester Assises
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jun 1830
Ship: Persian
Arrival: 7th Nov 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Cooper was transported on the Persian, departing 26th Jun 1830 and arriving 7th Nov 1830 with 198 passengers.

PersianPersian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 412
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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"My name is John Cooper and William Cooper was my 2xGreat grandfather."

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John Cooper

"My name is Deb Shaw and William Cooper is my Great, Great Grandfather."

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Convict Notes

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on 28th October 2024

Gloucester Assizes. William Cooper, for house breaking at Clifton; Cheltenham Chronicle, 15 April 1830.

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on 28th October 2024

Tasmanian Convict Conduct Record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-7/CON31-1-7P50 No 1135. William Cooper, per Persian, Tried Gloucester, 7 April 1830, Life. Transported for Stealing silver plate. See record for full details.