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William 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.
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| 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
1839, Tasmania, Louis Absolom born to William and Eliza, but not registered. His death was noted "ABSOLOM.-On Thursday, March 17,1898, at Hobart, Louis, eldest son of the late William Absolom, in the 60th year of his age". death entry says born tasmania.
William was listed as 25 years old on arrival. He was born at St. Lukes and his occupation was a Labourer/Ironfounder 3½ years. William was 5' 6½" tall, dark complexion, dark brown hair, black whiskers, dark grey eyes, scar outer corner rt eye - flower & pot - Fame Wreath W. N. Man & Woman & 2 flags on rt arm - S. M/ Mermaid Anchor 2 flags left arm & several dots back same hand, single. 18/4/1839: Permission to marry Eliza Murray (free) (born in Launceston 1814) - Marriage registered 1839. 19/5/1839: Son, William Absolom, born Hobart 31/5/1853: Daughter, Margaret Murray, born Hobart. 27/11/1855: Male born Hobart, name not given. 17/6/1839: Was a Constable - dismissed for neglect of duty. 28/12/1842: With the Water Police - misconduct, 14 days solitary. 20/10/1843: TOL 28/12/1845: Recommended for a CP 31/10/1846: CP approved. 13/7/1890: William died of 'Chronic Bladder disease and Renal degeneration' at Cascade Road, Hobart. Listed as a Labourer.
OLD BAILY COURT PROCEEDINGS RICHARD ABSOLAM, WILLIAM ABSOLAM, WILLIAM BISHOP, Violent Theft > robbery, 4th April 1836. Reference Number: t18360404-880 Offence: Violent Theft > robbery Verdict: Guilty Guilty Not Guilty Punishment: Death Death William’s sentence commuted to Transportation for Life Richard’s sentence commuted to Transportation for 7 years.
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