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Transportation
John O'brien 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 Harcourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Moreton Bay Convict Register. John O’Brien or Barry, per Css. Harcourt 4, tried Clare, Aug 1826, for robbery bank notes 7 years. Labourer. Colonial conviction, Gen Sess, Penrith, 17 Jun 1828, Repeatedly absconding from his gang and being otherwise incorrigible, 3 years. Returned To Sydney, 4 Feb 1832. Description Record. John O’Brian, native place, Waterford, age 19, 5 ft 4 ½ , pale comp., dk brown hair, hazle eyes, Catholic.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John O’Brien, age on arrival, 18, per Countess of Harcourt (4) 1827. Tried at Clare, 1825, 7 years for Picking pockets. DOB 1809, native place, Waterford. Single. Catholic. Trade, Errand Boy.