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Transportation
Alexander Williamson 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 | Family Research, death certificate. Ancestry records. Molong Postal Registry records 1872 |
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some years ago I researched alexander Williamson. I have many records and books regarding this family. I am not real good on computer but am pleased to share any info. Bettie draper. 21/17 henry st. blayney 2799 0403623742
Alexander Williamson's Son to Esther Harrison grew up to be a miner and had a large family of his own. Esther Harrison married a Daniel Fearns in 1837.
Official Molong, ( near Orange) postal registry records for 1872 has Alexander Williamson and family already at Rose Hill Farm, Alexander had moved to Molong prior to his Son, George's death in 1877.
Interested in this Man, I am a decendant of Alexander Williamson Jnr and Ester Harrison. Thanks for what has been submitted so far. Helen Davidson
margaret henderson is a great great aunt of mine sister of my great great grandfather born in killgeel templepatrick co antrim ireland daughter of alexander henderson of templepatrick sister of william henderson 1818 -1912 who later resided in ballymartin templepatrick co antrim who lived to about 94 years of age
Alexander was married at the time of his conviction to Margaret Henderson and had 2 children. Alexander received his Certificate of Freedom on 29 July 1833. Margaret and the children were granted permission and came to Australia in 1835. Alexander had a child, Alexander Williamson Jr in 1830 to convict Esther Harrison who was living in the Women's Factory at Parramatta. He later had another 12 children with Elizabeth Mobbs, the first in 1837. Alexander was still with Elizabeth when he died at Rose Hill Farm, Bell River, NSW on 7 Sept 1882 from Old Age & Debility.
Alexander was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was married to Margaret Henderson and had two children, Janet and Margaret at the time of his conviction. He was charged with stealing 10 dozen calf skins from Allen Ralph of Comber. While serving his sentence at Parramatta, NSW, he fathered a child, Alexander Williamson Jr to convict Esther Harrison who was living at the Parramatta Women's Factory. He received his Certificate of Freedom (CF No: 4/4317) on 29 July 1833. He applied for his wife and daughters to come to Australia and they arrived aboard the Thomas Harrison on 9 June 1835. Alexander was already living with Elizabeth Mobbs who had been born in the Colony. He stayed with Elizabeth for the rest of his life and they had 12 children. Alexander died at Rose Hill Farm on the Bell River at Wellington, NSW of "Old age and Debility" #12318/1882.