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Transportation
Henry Simpson was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 14th Feb 1827 and arriving 28th Jun 1827 with 198 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
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Convict Notes
Correction to last entry. Date of his colonial conviction at Penryth was 28 May 1828, (Not 1831)
Moreton Bay Convict Register. Henry Simpson, per Css. Harcourt 4, tried City Dublin, 28 Sepr 1826, for Felony teapot & brush, 7 years. Slater. Colonial conviction, Bench, Penryth, 13 May 1831, Repeatedly absconding, Returned To Sydney, 5 Oct 1831. Remarks: Received an additional Sentence of two years 18 March 1828, by the Penrith Bench for Theft. Description Record. Henry Simpson, native place, Dublin, age 19, 5 ft 3, fresh comp., brown hair, grey eyes, Catholic.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Henry Simpson, age on arrival, 19, per Countess of Harcourt (4) 1827, Tried 1826, at Dublin, 7 years for robbery house, DOB, 1808, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Slater. Remarks: Colonial sentence.