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Transportation
John Madden was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 |
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Convict Notes
GALWAY ASSIZES. - LIST OF CONVICTIONS, The following is a correct list of the number of convictions which took place at at our late assizes for this town and county, together with the names, crimes, and sentences of the several convicts: … to be transported for life, ; … John Madden, sheep stealing, like sentence; ... Galway Weekly Advertiser, 27 Oct 1832.
John Madden; Ship; Portland. Date of Death: 10 October 1833. Drowned. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: John Madden. Date of Death: 10 Oct 1833 District: Port Macquarie. Drowned. ------------------------------------------------ New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 Name: John Madden. Estimated birth year: abt 1768 Vessel: Portland. Arrival year: 1833. Age: 65 Date of conviction: 1832 No: 34. Offence: Sheep Stealing. Sentence: Life. Age 65. Height: 5 Ft 2 1/2 inches Eyes: Grey. Hair: Grey: Complexion: Fresh. County where tried: Galway. Summer Assizes 1832