Summary
Born
Jan 1755
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
Jun 1818
Arrival
Dec 1818
Death
Jan 1826
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Personal Information
Name: Joseph Porter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1755
Death: 1st Jan 1826
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 30th Jun 1818
Ship: Lord Melville
Arrival: 17th Dec 1818
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Joseph Porter was transported on the Lord Melville, departing 30th Jun 1818 and arriving 17th Dec 1818 with 150 passengers.
Ship Name: Lord Melville II Rig Type: S. Built: Quebec Build Year: 1825 Size (tons): 425
Lord Melville (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 55 (29) |
| 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
Level 338
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Burials in the Parish of St Johns, Launceston in the County of Cornwall, Port Dalrymple in the Year 1826 No; 50 Name; Joseph Porter Abode; Launceston When buried; 1826, 21 November Age; 71 [1755] Ship; Lord Melville Quality or profession. Prisoner By Whom Ceremony was preformed; John Youl, Chaplin Conduct Record;- No; 53 Trial; March 1818 - 14 years Transported for Felony