Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
John Mccourt was transported on the Heroine, departing 6th May 1833 and arriving 19th Sep 1833 with 260 passengers.
Heroine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 108 |
| 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
1831, 27 June: Robert ALEXANDER and John McCOURT were tried at the High Court in Edinburgh and convicted for “the crime of theft, habit and repute at George Square, Edinburgh”. They appear in the Court records as: Robert Alexander, 15, a trunk maker from Miller’s Close, Canongate, Edinburgh, born in Edinburgh; and John McCourt, 13, from North Gray’s Close, High Street, Edinburgh, born in Edinburgh. Their victims were James Cadett of George Square and Murdoch Cunningham of North St David Street, Edinburgh, from whom they stole shirts and handkerchiefs. Both boys were sentenced to transportation for 14 years (Robert Alexander was sent to VDL per Katherine Stewart Forbes in 1832). Both boys had previous convictions for theft (see National Records of Scotland, Reference AD14/31/456).
BROTHER; Henry McCourt. Arrived per ship; Clyde. 27 April 1832 ------------------------------
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Heroine No; 240 Name; John McCourt Age; 12. Reads. Native County; Edinburgh Trade; Errand boy Offence; House breaking Trial; Edinburgh - 27 June 1831 Height; 4 ft. 6 in Complexion; Fair Hair; Brown Eyes; Light Hazel Date of Certificate; C45/1389. 42/2296. Additional Remarks; BROTHER; Henry McCourt, 16 months ago