Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Cox was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 10th May 1826 and arriving 13th Sep 1826 with 202 passengers.
Marquis Of Huntley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 36 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, Date of Death; 17 Feb 1833 Name; John Cox Ship. Marq. Huntley 1 Amount; 1. £. 18. Shillings 3. Pence. Deposited in the Savings Bank of New South Wales
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, Name; John Cox Ship; Marquis of Huntley - 1826 No; 178 Age; 27 Est birth Year; 1799 Read & Write; Widower, No children Religion; Protestant Native Place; Huddersfield ? Calling; Weaver Offence; Forgery Date of Trial: 15 July 1825 Sentence; Life Height; 5 ft. 6 1/2 Complexion; Fair Ruddy Hair; Brown Eyes; Dark Brown Noted against name; Died of Asthma at Williams River 17 Feb 1833
21/7/1825 Morning Post London, England: ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE John Cox was put to the bar, charged with uttering a false, forged, and counterfeited bill of exchange for £20 to Thomas Fearnley. 30/7/1825 Sheffield Independent South Yorkshire, England: The sentence of death was then recorded against John Cox, for forgery. Note from the Monitor: Sorry Carolyn - can find nothing to substantiate that John was sentenced to 7 years - all records say life - if you have any other info, please submit again.
John Cox was tried 15 July 1825. 1828 Census: GS, Shopkeeper at Bonago, Hunter River. In the employ of John Hooke, farmer, Bonago, Hunter River. (Ref: H2305) JohnCox was a widower - his wife dead before he left England. John died of asthma 17 Feruary 1833 at Williams River.