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Transportation
Edward Charlton was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 29th Aug 1834 and arriving 1st Jan 1835 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.
Henry Porcher (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 424 |
| 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
Edward Charlton, 15, was indicted for stealing a gold watch, value and a key, value 5£., from the quarters of Major Arthur du Bourdieu, Chatham barracks. The prosecutor stated, that the watch was stolen from chimney glass, in his drawing-room, where it had been usually hung. The watch was brought to him on the Monday following. The prisoner said that the watch was given to him by a soldier, of the 15th regiment, named John Walker, to sell for him. A watch-maker of Chatham, bought the watch the prisoner for ten shillings, think it a gilt one. finding however, that, it was gold, made enquiries, and found the owner. Harriot Ann proved that the prisoner offered to pledge the watch in her father’s shop for 15s., at half-past three o’clock, on the day it was stolen. The prosecutors servant deposed that the watch was hanging over the mantel-piece of the drawing room, at one o’clock on that day. Verdict Guilty—Transported for life, the chairman saying that no discretion remained with the court as to the punishment. There were two other indictments against him. South Eastern Gazette, 8 July 1834. The undermentioned male convicts were, on Thursday week, removed from the County Gaol, and put on board the Fortitude Hulk, at Chatham: James Lambert, Edward Charlton, Joseph Wilmott— Transported for life; ... South Eastern Gazette, 22 July 1834.