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Transportation
William Stewart 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 | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
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Convict Notes
From the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, Friday 29 June, 1827, page 2: "Yesterday [28th June] arrived from Ireland, which she left the 14th of February, the ship Countess of Harcourt, with 192 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Goodsir, R. N. The guard consists of a detachment of the 39th Regt. under the orders of Lieutenant Steaman and Ensign Spencer."
Ticket of Leave; 32/1123
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Countess of Harcourt - 1827 Name; William Stewart. Age; 24 [1803] No; 63 Read or write. Married Native County; Dublin Trade; Carter Offence; Stealing Trial; Dublin - 3 Aug - 7 years Height; 5 ft. 3 in Complexion; Ruddy freckled Hair; Dk. Brown Eyes; Grey Assigned; Jas Glennie Additional Remarks; WIFE; came as Jane Taafe per Brothers with 1 child --------------------