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James Dogherty

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Summary

Born

Jan 1798

Conviction

Horse theft

Departure

Aug 1825

Arrival

Dec 1825

Death

Apr 1832

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Personal Information

Name: James Dogherty

Gender: Male

Born: 1st Jan 1798

Death: 25th Apr 1832

Age at death: 34

Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Crime: Horse theft

Convicted at: Ireland, Antrim

Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1825

Ship: Henry Porcher

Arrival: 3rd Dec 1825

Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Dogherty 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.

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http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/convicts.htm

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Convict Notes

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on 20th November 2014

2 James Dogherty on this voyage. James was 27 years old on arrival. He was tried at Carrickfergus, Antrim, and his native place was Donegal County. 25/4/1832: Convict Death Register: James died at the Newcastle Hospital, aged 44. There is also another entry giving his age as 40.