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Transportation
William Aspin was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 5th Aug 1825 and arriving 3rd Dec 1825 with 176 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 | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Moreton Bay Records. William Aspin, per Hy. Porcher, tried Kings Co., 17 Mar 1825, Having stolen sugar, 7 years, Bargeman. Colonial Sentence: Gen Sess. Penrith, 17 Jun 1828, Respectively absconding and a notorious bushranger, Three years. Died 25 Feb 1829. Description: native place, Chorley. Age 22, 5ft 9 ins. Sallow comp. Lt brown hair, hazle eyes,
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. William Aspin, age on arrival, 21, per Henry Porcher (1), 1825, Tried at Phillips Town Kings Co., 1825, 7 years. Having stolen sugar. DOB, 1804, Native place, Lancashire England. Trade: Soldier in 65th Regiment, bargeman.