John Cobcroft

Life archive ID obpt17880507-45-defend360
Born 1761. Gender male. Has tattoo no. First recorded 7th May 1788.
Born
1761
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of highway robbery (that they, on the 16th of april, in the king's highway, in and upon william frost did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, and stealing from his person a guinea and 6 s. in monies numbered). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
20th June 1788
Age 27.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to New South Wales.