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Transportation
Francis Needham was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 16th Mar 1824 and arriving 12th Jul 1824 with 174 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
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 123 (63) New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 |
| 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
Correction. The date of his Court Martial was 26 Dec 1823.
War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606817474/view Private Francis Needham, Grenr. Guards, 3rd Battn, Tried at Tower of London, 5 Aug 1823, Laid before the King, 8 Jan 1824. charges, Desertion. Sentence: Transportation as a Felon for 7 years.
Ticket of Freedom: 28 December 1830. No 30/918. 5 ft 10 1/2 inches Complexion: Fresh Hair: Brown Eyes: Grey Place of Trial. Tower of London. Was transported to Morton Bay for 3 years 18 Jan 1827 for forging and order with intent to ?