Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Cook
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
There are currently no biographies attached to this convict. Research notes
John together with James Murphy and William Bubb were hanged on 10 January 1831 in Sydney.
Source; The Australian 14 January 1831 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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Oliver had been struck down with a spade and then hit with a reaping hook. All three were sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 8 Jan 1831 p3 and Sydney Moniter 12 Jan 1831 p2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was convicted on 31 January 1831 at Supreme Court Sydney with James Murphy (Asia 1825) & William Bubb (Albion 1827) of murdering Adam Oliver (Eliaz 1822) on 20 November 1830'on Norfolk Island.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John arrived Sydney aged about 20 aboard Ocean on 27 August 1823
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was tried and convicted at York West Riding Quarter Sessions on 22 April 1823 and sentenced to 7 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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John was born about 1803 Yorkshire
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 17 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/5, p.46
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