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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Feb 1827
Arrival
Jun 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Kerr
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Downpatrick/County Down/Meath
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Feb 1827
Ship: Countess Of Harcourt
Arrival: 28th Jun 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Kerr 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 HarcourtCountess Of Harcourt (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 16th June 2024

To be transported for 7 years: … James Kerr, ... Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 3 April 1826.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 16th June 2024

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Kerr, age on arrival, 20, per Countess of Harcourt (4) 1827, Tried 1826, at Downpatrick Down Co, 7 years for stealing in dwelling house. DOB, 1807, native place, Down, single, catholic, Trade, Weaver.