Summary
Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Mar 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Oct 1833
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Personal Information
Name: Henry Cotton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 26th Oct 1833
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Butcher
Voyage
Departed: 31st Mar 1832
Ship: England
Arrival: 18th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Henry Cotton was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.
England (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 297 (149) |
| 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
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Henry Cotton was listed as 32 years old on arrival - he was born in Coventry. Transported for 'Stealing ducks'. Previous convictions: Once for poaching, 6 months - again poaching 6 months, again poaching 18 months, For Manslaughter tried and acquitted. Henry was 5'6½" tall, brown hair, light grey eyes, anchor H.A.C.C and mermaid on right arm, single. 1832 Muster: Assigned to Messrs Clark & Ladd. 26/10/1833: Henry Cotton died at H.M. Hospital, Hobart, aged 35.