30/747 (Convict No's show year of arrival and are meant to be strict chronological per ship and then strict alpha by surname) Thomas CUCKOW, arrived per Mermaid, 1830, Ticket of leave 1838 (1031/38). Allowed to remain in district of Camden (NSW), a native of Kent. Tried Maidstone, 8 August 1829, Trade or calling . General Remarks ... father of George.
30/746 (Convict No.) George CUCKOW, TofL 1838 (38/1209). Allowed to remain in District of Camden, on recommendation of BATHURST bench native of Kent. Tried Maidstone, 8 August 1829, Farm labourer. General Remarks ... son of Thomas. This TofL torn up . Other info on the butt, eg P.P. 12 MONTHS 12 FEBY 1842. and CP Sept 1844 (CP = Conditional Pardon).
JM
I think Ancestry may be useful if restrict search to 1838 and just the surname and only search New South Wales.
Judy,
Thank you, that's great to see, am wondering if you have any access to information from Kent in regard to Mary Hobbs first husband George Coker/Cuckow who died not long after their marriage.
George and his Father Thomas Cuckow (Coker) were convicted and sentenced to death for stealing at Kent Court and they were transported to Sydney on board the "Mermaid" for life in Australia.
George Cuckow (Coker) was born 1809 and died in 1846 and his Father Thomas Cuckow was born 1766, died 1843 Cobbitty. George was assigned for work, but his Father was not assignable.
If you can give me more information on that too, would really appreciate that.
Jan
