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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Aug 1825
Arrival
Dec 1825
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Burke
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Porter

Crime

Crime: Stealing a watch
Convicted at: Ireland, Londonderry
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1825
Ship: Henry Porcher
Arrival: 3rd Dec 1825
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

David Burke 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 PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 13th April 2023

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. David Burke, age on arrival, 26, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Londonderry, 7 years for stealing watch. DOB, 1799, native place, Londonderry Derry Co. Porter. --------------------------------------------------------------------- NSW Convict Index. David Burke, per Henry Porcher, 1825, Ticket of Leave, 30/727. District, Evan; Tried, Londonderry. David Burke, per Henry Porcher, 1825, Certificate of Freedom, 27 Mar 1832. No 32/0248. TL 30/727.