Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1839
Arrival
Jan 1840
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Gook
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carter's boy
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 20th Sep 1839
Ship: Canton
Arrival: 12th Jan 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Gook was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.
Canton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 90 |
| 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 |
Claims
"William Gook is my husbands ancestor"
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Tanya Gook
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Convict Notes
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1844 - Ticket of Leave as a reward of meritorious conduct
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No; 1460 1843 - Marriage Permissions Poole, Mary Ann. Mary Anne Marriage to: Gook, William Ship/free: Canton Permission date: 2 Jun 1843 1843 - Married. 11 July 1843. Hobart William aged 26 years old. Constable Mary aged 24 years old. Widow