Richard Houlcroft

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Sep 1826
Arrival
Feb 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Houlcroft
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1826
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 14th Feb 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Richard Houlcroft was transported on the Albion, departing 21st Sep 1826 and arriving 14th Feb 1827 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 77 (40)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 10th March 2026

NSW Convict Index. Richard Houlcroft, per Albion 1827, Recommended Conditional Pardon, 1 Jan 1842, Recommended by John Street, JP; John Piper, JP; W H Sutton, JP; Thomas J Hawkins, JP. Richard Houlcroft, per Albion 1827, Conditional Pardon, 1 Jan 1842, No 43/045.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 10th March 2026

National Archives. Hulk Records HO-9-1_3 (page 15/44) Chatham Hulks, Dolphin, Received from Preston Gaol, 2nd August 1826. Rich. Houlcroft, age 18, Pickg. Pockets, Tried Preston Q,S, 12 July 1826, Life. To NSW 17 Sept 1826.