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John Whitford

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Summary

Born

Jan 1803

Conviction

Theft - larceny

Departure

Feb 1827

Arrival

Jun 1827

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: John Whitford

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1803

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Agricultural labourer

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny

Convicted at: Ireland, Armagh

Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Feb 1827

Ship: Countess Of Harcourt

Arrival: 28th Jun 1827

Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Whitford 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)

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Primary Source

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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on 14th June 2024

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Whitford, age on arrival, 24, per Countess of Harcourt (4) 1827, tried in Armagh, 1826, Life for stealing cloth. DOB, 1803, native place Antrim, Single. Protestant. Trade, Farmers man.