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Ann Cosier (?–1833)

Ann Sidney (Sydney) was sentenced to life transportation for attempting to pass off base coins as silver coins. She arrived in Sydney aboard the Speedy in 1800. She was living with Thomas Cosier within a year. They were married on 15 April 1805 at St John's, Parramatta; Thomas signed the register, Ann marked it with an 'x'. She had been granted a ticket of leave by 1828.

Ann Crosier was buried at Parramatta on 23 June 1833; her age was given as 62.

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'Cosier, Ann (?–1833)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cosier-ann-28387/text36028, accessed 27 July 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Cozier, Ann
  • Sidney, Ann
  • Sydney, Ann
Death

22 June, 1833
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: fraud
Sentence: life