Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
George Cooper 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
1836 - Indent No; 2114. Trial; 28 June 1836. Transported for "Stealing a bucket" Transported before in 1831 - For stealing Wet Linen. Served 4 1/2 years at York Hulk. Status; Married - 5 Children. Wife; Elizabeth at Native place, Overton. Age; 44 years Trade; Ploughman & Farm Labourer Height; 5 ft 4 in Age; 44 years 1843 - Ticket of Leave. 7 April 1843 1850 - Free by Servitude. 28 June 1850 1852 - Free Certificate. 13 August 1852