Joseph Perrin

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Summary

Born
Dec 1808
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1828
Arrival
Sep 1828
Death
Dec 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Joseph Perrin
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1808
Death: 31st Dec 1834
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Apr 1828
Arrival: 8th Sep 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Joseph Perrin was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 29th Apr 1828 and arriving 8th Sep 1828 with 184 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 SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 369 (186)
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 24th March 2026

On Friday last, two men, named Joseph Perrin and John Harper, underwent an examination before John Avgles, Esq. at the Town Hall, charged with breaking open the counting-house of Mr .Henry Simmonds, at the Bridge Wharf, as stated in our last. After a most laborious investigation  which lasted for eight hours, the prisoners were fully committed for trial at the ensuing Assizes. Perrin has only lately regained his liberty. About twelve months since he was convicted of breaking open the counting house of Messrs. Brenchley and Co.’s brewery in this town, and received sentence of death, .. Maidstone Journal, 4 March 1828. Kent Gaol Calendar.  Perrin, Joseph, and John Harper, with having broken and entered the counting-house of Henry Simmonds, and stealing therefrom the sum of £l7. 8s, his property, at Maidstone— Both - Transp. Life. Maidstone Journal, 25 March 1828. National Archives. Hulk Records HO-9-7_3 (page 6/47) Hulk Records. Retribution Hulk, Sheerness. Received from Maidstone, 9 April 1828. Jno Harper, age 18, Breaking a counting house, Tried Maidstone, 17 March 1828, Life, To NSW 23 May 1828. Joseph Perrin, age 18, Breaking a counting house, Tried Maidstone, 17 Mar 1828, Life, To NSW 23 Apr 1828.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 21st March 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, Name: J Perin Age: 26 Date of Death: 3 Apr 1835 District: Newcastle. Geo. Brooks. 3£. 10 Shillings in Bank

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 21st March 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Countess of Harcourt - 1828 Name; Joseph Perrin Age; 19 Read & write; Native Place; Maidstone Trade or calling; Labourer Offence; House breaking, 2 previous convictions Height; 5 ft. 7 in Eyes; Dk. Hazel Hair; Brown Completion; Ruddy Assigned; B Singleton Remarks; DIED;