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Richard Bell was transported on the Hooghley, departing 5th Jan 1825 and arriving 22nd Apr 1825 with 194 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Bound Indentures 1823-1826 Hooghley |
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Convict Notes
The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) View title info Mon 5 May 1828 Page 4 Classified Advertising, THE undermentioned Prisoners, having absconded from the Individuals and Employments set against their Names, respectively, and some of them being at large with stolen Certificates, and Tickets of Leave, all Constables and others are hereby required and commanded to use their utmost Exertions in apprehending and lodging them in safe Custody. Any Person hat homing or employing any of the said Absentees will be prosecuted as the Law directs. 3 Bell, Richard, Hooghley, 22, Pedlar, County of Antrim, 5feet 5 1/2 Inches, blue eyes, brown Hair, pale complexion from No 24 Road Gang.
New South Wales, Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Books, 1818-1930 for Richard Bell Entrance Book Sydney 1825-1832 31/1/1828 ran away from Windsor, to be returned New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1831 October 20 Cert no 31/1044 PB tattoo on right arm. Sent to Moreton Bay for 3 years for having stolen property in his possession on 8/5/1828
From Antrim. 5' 5 1/2". pale complexion brown hair blue eyes well behaved and sent to Minto for distribution