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John Farthing was transported on the Almorah, departing 31st Mar 1817 and arriving 29th Aug 1817 with 184 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
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Trial 10 Jan 1816 at Middlesex, London Ships Transportation: Almorah to NSW, Pilot to VDL Sep 1817 Desc: 5'3.5", ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, scar on left side of nose, from London, aged 25 Trades: Letter Press Printer (UK); baker (Hobart) Married 24 Mar 1823 - Mary Russell (Morley 1820) in Hobart. 4 children from marriage (born 24 Nov 1823; 26 Oct 1825; 11 Jul 1828; 1 Sep 1830) CP 4 Jul 1831 Died 15 Feb 1832 in Hobart