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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Cummins 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
Thomas' wife Sarah Cummins arrived per Elizabeth 1828, sentenced to 7 years transportation for pig stealing. She travelled with 3 of her children, Catherine, aged 14, Alice, aged 9 or 11, and Michael, aged 9. It appeared that 2 of her sons were also in Australia, convicted with their father.
WIFE; Sarah Cummins, Arrived per Ship; Elizabeth - 1827. Refer; New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Elizabeth - 1827. Indent No; 114 Name; Sarah Cummins
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1825. Indent No; 105. Name; Thomas Cummins Age; 51 Catholic, Single Native Place; Kilkenny Trade or calling; Butcher Trial where & Date; Horse Stealing - Carlow - 24 March 1825. Sentence; Life Height; 5 ft. 5 in Eyes; Grey Hair; Grey Completion; Fresh Remarks; Assigned; Bathurst for Govt. Behaviour; Very well.