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Transportation
George Clark 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 427 (215) |
| 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
Son of George Clark and Mary Freeman, Booksellers. George arrested for stealing timber. Transported for 7 years. Standing No. 35-145. Indent No. 151. On arrival in NSW assigned as groomsman to Maj. Antill and later Sir Henry Hall. Ticket of Leaqve 1839. Given grant of land at Boggy Creek. Married Sarah Brown (age 15) in 1847 - 8 children - eldest George Robert Clarke ('e' added to Clarke)Sarah pre-deceased him 4 February 1862, buried Queanbeyan cemetry. His wife died at age 30 Buried St Clement's Church yard, Yass. This entry by Richard Craig Clarke (g,g grandson of George Clark, Leyton, Essex.