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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Richard Absolam was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.
1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
Henry Porcher (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 323 (164) |
| 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
. RICHARD ABSOLAM, WILLIAM ABSOLAM , and WILLIAM BISHOP were indicted for feloniously assaulting Joseph, Prior, on the 20th of March, At St. Luke, Middlesex, pouting him in fear, and taking from his person, and against his will, 1 bag, value 1d. 4 half-crowns, 9 shillings, and 1 sixpence; the goods and monies of the said Joseph Prior. RICHARD ABSOLAM— GUILTY— DEATH . Aged 17. WILLIAM ABSOLAM*— GUILTY— DEATH . Aged 33. William’s sentence commuted to Transportation for Life Richard’s sentence commuted to Transportation for 7 years.