John Crooks

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Jan 1848
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Personal Information

Name: John Crooks
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 1st Jan 1848
Age at death: 42
Occupation: Grinder

Crime

Convicted at: Derby Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Jul 1844
Ship: Agincourt
Arrival: 9th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Crooks was transported on the Agincourt, departing 6th Jul 1844 and arriving 9th Nov 1844 with 224 passengers.

AgincourtAgincourt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 108
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

State Library of Queensland on 16th June 2012

John Crooks was indicted for burglary and highway robbery. He was married with 3 children, C of E, can read and write a little, 5'4" tall, 38 years of age, dark complexion, black hair and whiskers, dark eyebrows, dark grey eyes, medium nose, mouth and chin, native place was Sheffield. Period of Labour: 30 months. Station of gang: Norfolk Island. John died at Lymington 1/1/1848.