Robert Rockett
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Robert Rockett (1827 - 1872)

Robert Rockett
Born in Selby, Yorkshire, Englandmap
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[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 45 in Sofala, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Robert Rockett was born in England.

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Robert Rockett migrated from England to Australia.
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Biography

Robert Rockett was born about 1827 in Selby, Yorkshire, UK, the son of William Rockett and Ann (Humble) Rockett. He was christened on 11 November 1827 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.[1]

Robert was the brother of Mary Rockett, John H. Rockett, George D. Rockett, William Rockett, Henry Rockett, Tamar Rockett, Ann Rockett, Elizabeth Rockett, Mary Rockett and Joseph H. Rockett

Robert died July 14, 1872 in Sofala, New South Wales, Australia.

Sources

  1. England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 index, FamilySearch, Robert Rockett, 11 Nov 1827; citing SELBY,YORK,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 991,089, 991,090.

See also:

  • Immigration to Australia

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 20 Jun 1853 Page 6 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4793651

June 18. - John Nussey, schooner, 147 tons, Wm. Rockett, from Hull 19th January. Passengers, (cabin), Mr. Mrs, and Miss Allen, Miss Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, R. Rockett, Bramber. B. Cocker, agent.




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