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Voyage
Transportation
Russell Crawford was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 5th Aug 1825 and arriving 3rd Dec 1825 with 176 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 | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1825 |
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Convict Notes
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252650255?searchTerm=Russell%20Crawford Link to the trial of Russell Crawford. As Reported in Hill’s Life in New South Wales, Fri, 9 November, 1832. --------------------------------------------------------------------Some information respecting several receivers of stolen property at Parramatta, has been given by Russell Crawford, who undergoes the utmost penalty of the law this morning; in consequence of which, several warrants have been issued. Sydney Herald, 6 Dec 1832.
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 1825, Henry Porcher Indent No; 163 Offence; Robbery of £1. Age; 18 1828 - 12 Jan. Sydney Goal Entrance Book. Offence; Receiving stolen property. Sentence; Iron Gang. 6 months 1832 - 8 Dec. Russell Crawford - 8 December 1832 - Hanged at Sydney for highway robbery of George Suttor on the Windsor Road.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1825 Indent No; 163 Name; Russell Crawford Age; 18 [1807] Native Place; Co. Donegal Trade or calling; Knife Boy Trial where & Date; Londonderry - 22 March 1825. Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 5 1/4 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Brown Completion; Swarthy Behaviour on board; Very well Assigned; Windsor for Distribution.