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James was born in Suffolk, England (illegitimate) about 1806 to Martha Cock. He was baptised James Mouton Cock in Wortham, Suffolk on 4 May 1806. Mouton may be a corruption of his alleged father’s name, as it it not one known in the area. Martha married Jonathan Buck some years later, so it is unlikely Jonathan was the father. James married Mary Dade on 12 October 1835 in Burgate, Suffolk and had four children with her. In 1838 James was convicted in Ipswich of shop-breaking and larceny (stealing a pair of boots), sentenced to 14 years transportation, 7 years for each offence. Spent some time on the prison hulk “Ganymede” at Chatham, Kent. On 9 July 1839 he was transported with 260 other convicts on the “Layton” arriving in Hobart, Tasmania on 8 December 1839. He received his certificate of freedom 5 May 1854 in Hobart. Thereafter nothing has been found that definitely relates to this person. He may have gone to the goldfields opening up in Victoria, Australia around Ballarat, or possibly gone to goldfields in America at that time. It is assumed he passed away around 1855.
Submitted by Researcher (14562) on 19 August 2021
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/12, p.56
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