John Fox

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Feb 1827
Arrival
Jun 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Fox
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Feb 1827
Arrival: 28th Jun 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Fox was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 14th Feb 1827 and arriving 28th Jun 1827 with 198 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 HarcourtCountess Of Harcourt (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

JD Stubbs avatar
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on 7th September 2025

Name: John Fox Ship: Countess of Harcourt Details: 24 Town Iron Gang District: Windsor

JD Stubbs avatar
46
on 23rd August 2025

Surname: Fox First Name: John Ship: Countess of Harcourt 1827...... Date: 9 Nov 1833 Source: MHNSW Convicts index 1791-1873, [4/4319; Reel 992] Details: Obtained Certificate of Freedom Remarks: Renewed CF 39/899 Surname: Fox First Name: John Ship: Countess of Harcourt 1827...... Date: 27 Jun 1839 Source: MHNSW Convicts index 1791-1873, [4/4349; Reel 1003] Details: Obtained Certificate of Freedom Remarks: In lieu of CF 33/1254

JD Stubbs avatar
46
on 23rd August 2025

194425 Surname: Fox First Name: John Ship: Countess of Harcourt 1827 Date: July 1827 Place: - Source: Convict Indents. State Archives NSW; Series: NRS 12188; Item: [4/4012]; Microfiche: 664 Details: John Fox age 18. Pit sawyer from Dublin. Tried 8 November 1826. Sentenced to 7 years transportation for stealing a reticule. Assigned to James Cox, sawyer at Irish Town on arrival 51624 Surname: Fox First Name: John Ship: Countess of Harcourt 1827 Date: 1828 Place: Brisbane Water Source: 1828 Census Details: Aged 20. Labourer assigned to John Slade

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th June 2024

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Fox, age on arrival, 18, per Countess of Harcourt (4) 1827, Tried 1826, at Dublin City, 7 years for Stealing reticule. DOB, 1809, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic, Trade, Pit sawyer