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Transportation
Richard Harris was transported on the York, departing 30th Apr 1829 and arriving 28th Aug 1829 with 192 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 51 (28) |
| 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
1829 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 669 Name; Richard Harris Abode; Hobart Town from Hospital When buried; 1829, 1 December Age; 42 years Ship’s Name; York. Quality or profession. Convict.
No; 951. Trade; Ploughman Height; 5 ft 4 1/2 in Age; 40
No; 951. Trial; Devon - 18 March 1828. Transported for Sheep Stealing. Wife and 5 children at Bradworthy, Devon
New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1830 No; 951 Name; Richard Harris Ship; York Noted against name; DECEASED; [no date]