Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Dominic Henry 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 | Convict indent Fiche no. 659 Certificate of Freedom 39/3283 |
Claims
"Researching for a Convict Project on behalf of a direct descendant."
Convict Notes
Dominic Henry often used the name Daniel Henry on his children's baptism records. When he died, his name was recorded as Dominic Daniel Henry. He was born in Co. Mayo, Ireland. He allegedly had 12 children with wife Mary Ann Connors (also a convict).
I have been on board the Convict ship and have had the following men very strongly recommended by the officers. ... Dominic Henry, a house servant- strongly recommended. ... and I mention the other men, in order that you may have an opportunity of obliging your friends. 7 Dec 1825. H. Dumaresq.
Colonial Secretary Papers: HENRY, Dominic. Per "Henry Porcher" 1825 1825 Dec 7: Recommended by H Dumaresq (Reel 6064; 4/1789 pp.33a-33c) 20/1/1829: Sheep stealing at Patrick Plains. 15/6/1829: Sent to Moreton Bay per 'Mary Elizabeth. 1/9/1832: Returned to Sydney. At Moreton Bay: Dominick was described as: 34 years old, 5'4½" tall, fresh complexion, light brown hair, grey eyes, RC. 18/12/1839: COF
He was tried and found guilty of passing forged notes and transported for a 14 year sentence. He was subsequently found guilty of stealing a sheep whilst in Moretan Bay, and given 3 years; then was accused of insolence, and given 2 months on the treadmill. Finally in 1839 he was pardoned and given his freedom, having met and married a fellow convict, Mary Ann Connor.