Richard Harris

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Oct 1844
Arrival
Feb 1845
Death
Aug 1857
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Harris
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: 16th Aug 1857
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Butcher

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Oct 1844
Ship: Hyderabad
Arrival: 19th Feb 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island [Norfolk Island, under the jurisdiction of Van Diemen's Land]

Transportation

Richard Harris was transported on the Hyderabad, departing 15th Oct 1844 and arriving 19th Feb 1845 with 250 passengers.

Built 1841 at Sunderland. Wood ship of 815 Tons.

HyderabadHyderabad (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 197 (100)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 31st March 2025

Place of origin: Lydney, Gloucestershire Trade; Butcher & Farrier Height; 5 ft 7 inches aged 31 years old 1847 - Off Norfolk Island per Pestongee Bomangee Apr 1847 DIED in H. M. General Hospital - 16 AUGUST 1857