Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Forde was transported on the Borodino, departing 11th Feb 1828 and arriving 12th Jul 1828 with 206 passengers.
Tons: 615, built at Thames, England 1810.
Borodino (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
William Forde was indicted for stealing Cloak and other articles, the property of James Marshall and Simon Buckley. The articles, which had been stolen from Marshall’s dwelling, were found in the possession of the prisoner by Mr. J. P. Mathis— Guilty. An old offender, to transported tor 7 years. being sentenced he exclaimed. “Bad luck to you, you long nosed ruffian.” Southern Reporter, 23 Aug 1827.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. William Forde, alias Ford, age on arrival, 36, Per Borodino, 1828. Tried Cork 1827, 7 years for Larceny person. DOB 1792, native place, Cork Co. Catholic. single. Ploughman herdsman.