Elijah Harris

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Escaping/returning from transportation
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Apr 1872
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Personal Information

Name: Elijah Harris
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 17th Apr 1872
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Jul 1844
Ship: Agincourt
Arrival: 9th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Elijah Harris was transported on the Agincourt, departing 6th Jul 1844 and arriving 9th Nov 1844 with 224 passengers.

AgincourtAgincourt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 109 (56)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: Bristol, Gloucestershire 1835 - Transported per Ship: Norfolk. Arrival: 28th Aug 1835 Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land 1841 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania. Year; 1841 No; 1948 Name; Elijah Harris. Ship; Norfolk Remarks; ABSCONDED No; 19268. Offence; Illegally returning from transportation Came in the Norfolk, stowed away in a ship and got to London, was 7 years in the Colony. Was at home 2 years before he got apprehended. Aged; 33 years old 1853 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS - 26 April 1853 Ann Elliott. Ship; Lord Auckland & Elijah Harris. Ship; Agincourt 1853 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 23 May 1853 St George's Church. Elijah aged 35 years old, Shoemaker Ann Elliott aged 35 years old, Spinster Registered: Hobart 1872 - General Hospital Hobart, Name; Harris, Elijah Admission dates: 16 Apr 1872. Ship: Norfolk Place of origin: Bristol. Date of death: 17 Apr 1872