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Transportation
Joseph Hedger was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 16th Mar 1824 and arriving 12th Jul 1824 with 174 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 Harcourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 120. UK, Prison Hulk Register, Justitia, 1803-1836 |
| 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
Trial Date: 30 July 1823 Prison Hulk ship Justitia moored at Woolwich - Date received: 10 Oct 1823 1828 Australia Census (TNA Copy) - Labourer to Landlord - Jnd McCuthen, Camden
Reference: HO 17/68/3 Description: Prisoner name: Joseph Hedger. Prisoner age: 19 years. Court and date of trial: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Summer Assizes 1823. Crime: Highway robbery. Initial sentence: Transportation for life. Annotated (Outcome): Nil. Petitioner(s): 32 people, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne [Northumberland]. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Previous good character and would like a remission of the sentence to 14 years. Other papers: Letter from J Hood enclosing petition. Additional Information: Sent to New South Wales. Date: 1828 Aug 30 Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Other issue of Joseph Hedger & Maria (Flaherty) were- Edward Hedger 14/9/1835--24/10/1915 Anne Hedger B 1839 Maria arrived in Sydney NSW as a free settler on the Red Rover August 1832
Joseph Hedger was born on 24 December 1804 and christened on 3 February 1805 at Bedlington, Northumberland, England. His father was Thomas Hedger and his mother was Ann Winder. In May 1833, Joseph Hedger obtained his Ticket of Leave in the County of Camden, New South Wales. He married Maria Flaherty at Bathurst, N.S.W. on 24 December 1834 (his birthday). They had a daughter, Sarah Hedger, born at Bathurst on 19 May 1837 and christened on 26 December 1837.