William Cox

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Summary

Born
Jan 1793
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1824
Arrival
Nov 1824
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Cox
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1793
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jul 1824
Arrival: 9th Nov 1824
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Cox was transported on the Princess Charlotte, departing 3rd Jul 1824 and arriving 9th Nov 1824 with 139 passengers.

Princess CharlottePrincess Charlotte (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 155 (79)
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

Tracy Williams avatar
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on 25th April 2014

Partners in Crime Paul MIlkins his brother William, Frances Hares and William Cox were arrested for housebreaking and stealing They were tried at the Lent Assizes held at Taunton on 3rd April 1824. The case against William Milkins and Frances Hares were discharged. Paul Milkins & William Cox were sentenced to death on the 3rd May 1824 but later reprieved and both transported to Van Dieman’s Land for life on the Princess Charlotte.