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Transportation
Thomas May 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 | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1826 |
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Convict Notes
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 1825, Henry Porcher Indent No; 75 Offence; Felony of Handkerchief Age; 20. 1827 - 16 Jul. Sydney Goal Entrance Book. Offence; Absenting from his Gang. Sentence; 6 months Iron Gang. Aug 6.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1826 Indent No; 75 Name; Thomas May Age; 21 Native Place; Dublin Trial; Dublin - 17 June 1825 Trade or calling; Fisherman Height; 5 ft. 5 1/4 Eyes; Hazel grey Hair; Brown dark. Completion; Very freckled Remarks; DIED - 30 Oct 1827 [very faint]