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Transportation
John Forrest was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 18 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
This morning, John Forrest, and William Telfair, alias Johnston, were brought to the bar of the High Court of Justiciary, accused of horse stealing. The diet against Telfair was deserted pro loco et tempore. and Forrest having pleaded Guilty, was sentenced to transportation for life. Caledonian Mercury, 25 Nov 1822. Source: Old Scottish Genealogy and Family History. Records of Transported Convicts https://www.oldscottish.com/convict-records-15.html John Forrest. Description, Horse dealer. Prisoner in Edinburgh, formerly Libberton-kirk, Parish of Libberton Tried: Edinburgh, 25 Nov 1822, Transportation - Life. Per Ship: Henry, April 1823, New South Wales.