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Transportation
George Beggs 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.
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1825 Indent No; 8 Name; George Beggs Age; 19 Native Place; Dublin Trade or calling; Carter Height; 5 ft. 0 1/2 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Brown Completion; Pale Freckled Remarks; Behaviour; Well Assigned; Mr Forsyth Remarks; A Lunatic. vide 46/7656
George Beggs is listed as "Biggs" on most records after his arrival. George was 19 years old on arrival and was listed as a "Lunatic". 1837: Assigned to the AA Company at Port Stephens. "Listed as Biggs". 19/3/1850: Convict Death Register - George died aged 37 at the Parramatta Lunatic Establishment.