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Daniel Mcginty 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.
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| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1826 |
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Daniel M'Ginty indicted under Lord Ellenborough’s Act, for stabbing with intent to kill John Wilson of Raphoe. John Wilson sworn.—Lives at Raphoe, recollects going with the Sheriff in January last to get possession of a certain tenement held by Daniel M'Ginty, identifies him ; prisoner occupied the house; prevented by Daniel M'Ginty; proceeded to put out the fire with a can of water on order of the Sheriff; prisoner jumped up from a stool which had been sitting with a large knife; used violent expressions and struck him with the knife on the breast; the knife being blunt, he did not receive any injury; jumped on prisoner to take him the wrist; called a man named Thompson for assistance and disarmed him; upon being let prisoner appeared quiet ; going to the fire, prisoner seized poker, used violent expressions and attacked Thompson, who retreated ; witness called out to prisoner not to strike, however he stabbed him in the groin—(here the instrument was produced), which, although it had the appearance once having been poker, was sharp, capable of inflicting serious wound. Witness identified it as that which he had been stabbed) —instrument perforated, little blood followed ; witness then rushed upon prisoner, and crossed his arms about him ; was confined bed for three days in consequence of the wound received. Cross-examined Counsellor Chambers.—This affair happened on Monday the 10th of January; had taken possession the 20th December, under injunction Bryson ; M'Ginty was occupying tenant; the 10th there was a large market in Raphoe; Sheriff gave possession, saying there were things in the house but nothing living; witness did not get the key nor go inside the house; that evening, M'Ginty asked liberty to get in, but he refused, said would not do any thing without consulting his attorney : gave him afterwards leave to continue until the following Monday, but made no agreement with prisoner for rent; was stabbed by M'Ginty; prisoner and his wife were in the house, sheriff was with him; went to Mr. Nesbitt, magistrate to get possession, M'Ginty refused to give it; went Tuesday get possession from M'Ginty, was refused; after Tuesday applied to Mr. to interfere, who refused; bailiff had warrant after Tuesday ; never told Mr. Nesbitt or any other person that M’Ginty had promised to pay half year’s rent in advance; Sheriff, Thompson, and witness were in the house; did not strike M'Ginty until after (witness) had been stabbed; .... ... Anthony M'Ginty sworn—is brother to the prisoner ; ... ... The Jury, after few minutes deliberation, brought in their verdict of Guilty. His Lordship having put on the fatal cap, immediately addressed the prisoner in most truly impressive manner, and concluded passing the awful sentence the law—the warrant directs him to be executed Friday, the 8th of April —many ingenious points were made Counsellor Chambers, for the prisoner, but overruled the Learned Judge. The unfortunate man appeared but little affected by his situation, indeed less than many in court —in justice to the prosecutor, we must state that he did not appear any degree actuated by a vindictive feeling; and yet indulged hope that justice may be tempered by mercy, and the punishment commuted Transportation for Life. Enniskillen Chronicle, 31 March 1825
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 1825, Henry Porcher Indent No; 116. Offence; Stabbing with Intent to murder. Age; 50. Australia, Death Index, Name: Daniel McGinty Death Date: 1837. Death Place: New South Wales Registration Year: 1837. Registration Place: Port Macquarie, New South Wales Volume Number: V1837299 44B
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1826 Indent No; 116 Name; Daniel McGinty Age; 56 Read & write. Protestant, Married Native Place; Trade or calling; Hatter Trial where & Date; 17 March 1825 - Donegal Sentence; Life Height; 5 ft. 6 1/2 in Eyes; Grey Hair; Grey Completion; Fresh freckled Behaviour on board; Very well Assigned; Bathurst for Govt. Additional remarks noted against name; DIED; At Port Macquarie 23 October 1837