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Transportation
William Harris was transported on the Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize, departing 30th Nov 1789 and arriving 26th Jun 1790 with 1084 passengers.
Neptune 809 tons built on the River Thames 1779. The largest ship of the Second Fleet.
Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 31 (17) |
| 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
Australia, Convict Index Name William Harris [William Misdam] Age 34 Birth Year Abt 1755 Arrival Year 1789 Arrival State New South Wales Trial Place Ladley Surrey Ship Neptune Comments d1790
National Archives. HO 47/6/78 1787 Aug 15 Certificate/memorial of Nash Grose on those prisoners capitally convicted on the Western Circuit but 'some favourable Circumstances' appeared on/after their trial and recommended to mercy on the conditions set against their names: Dorset Assizes at Dorchester, 26 July 1787 7. William Harris, for stealing goods and money, value 40/- from a dwelling house. Transportation for life.