William Couper

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Summary

Born
Jan 1762
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Aug 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Mar 1835
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Personal Information

Name: William Couper
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1762
Death: 23rd Mar 1835
Age at death: 73

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Aug 1834
Arrival: 1st Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Couper 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 PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 430
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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on 6th November 2024

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 No; 243. 255. Age; 72. Widow -2 children Native Place; Lanark DIED; in the Sydney Hospital 2 March 1835