John Porter

Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
May 1872
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Personal Information

Name: John Porter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 4th May 1872
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1832
Ship: England
Arrival: 18th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Porter was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.

EnglandEngland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 291 (146)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Sheryl avatar
Level 72
on 22nd September 2025

An inquest was held at Oatlands Gaol, on the 6th instant, upon the body of John Porter, F.S., per ship England, aged 70. Verdict--Died from natural causes, softening of the brain. Tasmania Police Gazette, 10th May 1872, p79.