Richard Higgins

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Summary

Born
Nov 1795
Conviction
Smuggling
Departure
Mar 1827
Arrival
Jul 1827
Death
Aug 1841
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Higgins
Gender: Male
Born: 8th Nov 1795
Death: 17th Aug 1841
Age at death: 45
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Smuggling
Convicted at: Kent Special Session of Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Mar 1827
Arrival: 31st Jul 1827
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Higgins was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 26th Mar 1827 and arriving 31st Jul 1827 with 190 passengers.

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 125 (64)
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

Claims

"Richard Foord Higgins was my 4th great grandfather."

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Convict Notes

State Library of Queensland on 17th September 2011

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