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John Castles was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 3rd Sep 1822 and arriving 21st Dec 1822 with 173 passengers.
Ship of 517 tons, built in India 1811. Voyages to NSW and VDL 1821, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1828. Researchers please note that sailings direct from Ireland to Australia are not recorded under British data, and therefore not all details of people are on this web site (they are being added in, by volunteers, so please check thoroughly or send a message on community fb if you have queries).
Countess Of Harcourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Colonial Secretary Index. Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Castles, age 29, per Countess of Harcourt (2) (1822), Tried at Wicklow, 1822, 7 years, DOB 1793, native place, Wicklow Co., Carpenter house. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. CASTLES, John. Per "Countess of Harcourt". 1825 - On list of convicts mustered in the employ of Dr Henry Douglass; in 1823-25 (Fiche 3129; 4/1841B No.224 p.457) 1825 Nov 3 - Convict in the service of Henry G Douglass at the last two musters (Reel 6015; 4/3515 p.516) -------------------------------------------------- THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week ; viz. Countess of Harcourt (2) John Castles Sydney Gazette, 21 Apr 1829.