Thomas Cox

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1833
Arrival
Dec 1833
Death
Dec 1893
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Cox
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 10th Dec 1893
Age at death: 85
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Aug 1833
Ship: John
Arrival: 1st Dec 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Cox was transported on the John, departing 3rd Aug 1833 and arriving 1st Dec 1833 with 261 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 199 (101)
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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Place of origin: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Offence; Stealing Hay and Straw Description List: CON18/1/11 Page 364 Trade; Groom aged 25 years old New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-21 page 192 (18 Aug 1886 to 23 Nov 1886) POL709-1-21 page 188 (15 Jul 1887 to 22 Nov 1887) POL709-1-22 page 168 (18 May 1888 to 16 Oct 1888) POL709-1-22 page 192 (01 May 1889 to 26 Nov 1889) POL709-1-23 page 199 (28 Mar 1890 to 09 Dec 1890) POL709-1-24 page 1 (18 Dec 1890 to 12 Jan 1892) POL709-1-24 page 36 (22 Apr 1892 to 28 Feb 1893) - Discharged at own request 1893 - Possible Death & Burial Record. Date of burial: 12 Dec 1893. Aged; 83 years old. Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Pauper, Section A, Number 543 AF70-1-20 (BU 9610)