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Cooper, Robert (1776–1857)

distiller

Robert Cooper, c.1855

Robert Cooper, c.1855

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Robert Cooper, c.1855

Robert Cooper, c.1855

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1776
London, Middlesex, England

Death

25 May, 1857 (aged ~ 81)
Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

stroke

Cultural Heritage

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Passenger Ship
Occupation
Key Organisations
Convict Record

Crime: receiving stolen goods
Sentence: 14 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 28 October 1812
(1812)

Pre-transportation

Occupation: distiller
Married: Yes
Children: Yes (6)

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (20)