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Thomas Collison was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 29th Apr 1828 and arriving 8th Sep 1828 with 184 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 | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 372. NSW Convict Indentures 1827-1828; Ticket of Leave Applications; 1828 Census and Preceedings of the Old Bailey and Ordinary Accounts 1830 and Queanbeyan Pioneer Cemeteries Register. |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Convict Index. Thomas Collison, per Countess of Harcourt, 1828, Ticket of Leave, 40/778, district, Port Philip; Tried, MGD. Thomas Collison, per Countess of Harcourt, 1828, Ticket of Leave, 41/229. District, Maitland; Tried, MGD. Thomas Collison, per Countess of Harcourt, 1828, Ticket of Leave, 44/383, District, Queanbeyan; Tried, MGD. -------------------------------------------------- Convict Death Index. Thomas Collison, per Countess of Harcourt, 4/1/1845. Queanbeyan District; Ticket of Leave, No. 44/383. --------------------------------------------------- The following item may apply to this Thomas Collinson. The man Smart who was apprehended some time ago on suspicion of being concerned in the robbery at the King's Store on the information of Thomas Collison, alias James Ireland, a Tailor, had eluded the vigilance of the Police for a long time and there is no doubt if it had not been for Ireland he would have escaped out of the country. This man would make an active and efficient member of the Police, and the inhabitants of Sydney would feel the benefit of being protected by such men. The Australian, Sydney, 28 Mar 1834.
Native of England. Was indicted for burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Joseph Cuff, at St Malfellon alias Whitechapel, about 6 o'clock the night of the 17th December, with intend to steal. Was tried on 10 January 1828 at the Old Bailey. Found Guilty and sentenced to death communed to Life. Arrived in Sydney and assigned to the district of Evan as a tailor. Had five years experience as Tailor. Had 2 prior convictions. Physical characteristics: Height 5 ft 4 3/4 inches; Sallow complexion; Brown Hair and Grey eyes. Received Ticket of Leave on 25 March 1840. Cancelled. Ticket of leave on 21 June 1841. Received permission on 2 August 1832 to marry Margaret Hughes (alias Margaret Whalon) who arrived on the Forth in 1830. 18 years at time of marriage. House servant to Captain King 1844. Tailor by trade. Died January 1845 and buried in the Oaks Estate Burial grounds.