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Transportation
Francis Blong 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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https://records-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=INDEX2367426&context=L&vid=61SRA&lang=en_US&search_scope=Everything&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=default_tab&query=any,contains,Henry%20Porcher%201825,AND&query=any,contains,Francis%20Blong,AND&mode=advanced&offset=0 The inquest papers are available to view. It appeared that Francis Blong died suddenly whilst on the road between Campbell Town and the house of Mr Edward Fletcher. He had been healthy while on board ship, and fellow prisoner, James Cassidy, gave evidence at the Inquest. The Verdict was that he died suddenly, by Visitation of God.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Francis Blong, age on arrival, 58, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Phillips Town Kings Co, 7 years for stealing sheep. DOB, 1767, native place, Portarlington Kings Co. Shoemaker, butcher. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. BLONG, Francis. Per "Henry Porcher", 1825 1825 Dec Papers concerning the inquest into his death (Reel 6063; 4/1784 pp.272-3i) 1825 Dec 9 On list of convicts landed from the "Henry Porcher" and forwarded to Minto for distribution (Reel 6016; 4/3516 p.104) 1825 Dec 14 Inquest on the body of held at Upper Minto (Reel 6063; 4/1784 pp.273a-h)