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Transportation
James Meyrick 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
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Convict Notes
The following is the state the Calendar of the County Leitrim : ... James Merrick, stealing two heifers, to transported for seven years. Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette, 19 March 1825.
NSW 1828 Census Index. James Merrick, age 23, G.S. Henry Porcher, 1825, 7 years, protestant, Bullock driver, Rd. Fitzgerald, Bathurst district.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Meyrick, alias Merrick, age on arrival, 20, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Leitrim Co., 7 years for stealing heifer. DOB, 1805, native place, Sligo Co. Ploughman. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. MEYRICK, James. Per "Henry Porcher", 1825 1825 Dec 9 On list of convicts landed from the "Henry Porcher" and forwarded to Windsor for distribution (Reel 6016; 4/3516 p.105)