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Matthew Mcgill 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 Registers of Conditional and Absolute Pardons, 1788-1870 |
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Convict Notes
DUNDALK ASSIZES, SATURDAY, MARCH 6. ... Patrick M'Gurk alias Daly, and Mathew Magill indicted for a burglary and robbery in the house of James Farrel, Tankard’s Rock. ... Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 14 March 1825. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Mathew McGill, alias Magill, age on arrival, 43, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Dundalk Louth Co., Life for Burglary robbery. DOB, 1782. Native place, Dundalk Louth Co. Weaver.
New South Wales, Convict Records, Wives and Families of Convicts on Bounty Ships, 1832-1834 Petition Date; 23rd February 1832. Wife’s Maiden Name; Catherine Gugerty Present Residence; Kilhirly ? County; Louth Town or Parish; Children; Mary McGill. Age; 23 Nancy McGill. Age; 21 Cathran McGill. Age; 20 Michael McGill. Age; 18 Pat McGill. Age; 16 ----------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, 1826-1851 Granted - 1838 Matthew McGill. Age; 56. Ship; Henry Porcher 1. Life, Ticket of Leave. Honor Leeson. Age; 42. Ship. Thos, Harrison. 7 years. Bond. The Rev K Rusden ---------------------- Australia, Marriage Index, Name: Mathew Mcgill. Spouse Name: Honora Leeson Marriage Date: 1838 Marriage Place: New South Wales. Volume Number: V
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Registers of Conditional and Absolute Pardons, 1788-1870 Name: Matthew McGill Age: 60 . Birth Year: 1782 Origin Place: Dunkeld Arrival year: 1825 Pardon Date: 1 Jan 1842 - Conditional Trial; 6 March 1825 Calling; Weaver Sentence; Life Year of Birth; 1782 Height; 5 ft. 8 1/4 Complexion; Fresh Hair; Brown Eyes; Blue