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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Clarke was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 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 HO11/10, Page Number 330 |
| 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
National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/18/3. Date: 22 Jan 1836 – Feb 19 1836. Prisoner name(s): Thomas Clarke. Prisoner age: 20. Court and date of trial: Suffolk Quarter Sessions, Ipswich, January 1836. Crime: Horse stealing. Initial sentence: Transportation for life. Gaoler's report: Character good. Annotated (Outcome): Nil. Petitioner(s): Five members of the Clarke family from Stanton near Ixworth, Suffolk. 15 residents of Stanton. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Jury recommended mercy at trial; Chairman of Ipswich Bench willing to speak in his favour; young age; lost both parents; good character references from previous employers; led astray by bad company; first offence. Other papers: Covering letter from Thomas Raynham. Additional Information: Ordered to the York.
Ticket of Leave granted 14 December 1844.