William Harris

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Summary

Born
Jan 1755
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1789
Arrival
Jun 1790
Death
Jan 1790
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Personal Information

Name: William Harris
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1755
Death: 1st Jan 1790
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Dorset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1789
Arrival: 26th Jun 1790
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

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 SurprizeNeptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 31 (17)
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 24th February 2025

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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 26th April 2020

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.