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Transportation
James Irwin 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 | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Age on legible Convict Indent was 15yrs. Seemed to swap between James and Michael, spelling can be various alternatives to Irwin/Erwin etc. Was noted as a Sawyer on son Edward's baptism, and on his admittance to Benevolent Asylum at Dunwich. Married Mary O'Brien (aka Brien) as James Erwin in 1843 42/1843 V184342 123 ERWIN, JAMES m BRIEN, MARY at LQ. (Roman Catholic - Illawarra; Wollongong) Q'ld Death registered as Michael Irwin Event date: 20/12/1887 Event type: Death registration Registration details: 1888/C/3247 (Parents blank)
Absent Prisoners. 1. John Irvine, Henry Porcher, Weaver, 18, Dublin, 5ft 1, hazle eyes, light brown hair, very freckled comp, from No 15 Road Gang. 2nd time of running. Sydney Gazette, 29 Oct 1827.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Irwin, age on arrival, 17, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Dublin, 7 years for felony books. DOB, 1808, native place, Dublin. Weaver.