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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Murphy 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 | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Kilkenny. The following is a list ... at our County Court during the late Assizes. … John Murphy and James Brenan, for a malicious assault—to be transported for 7 years and immediately transmitted to the hulk at Cove. ... Kilkenny Moderator, 28 July 1832.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Murphy, age on arrival, 22, per Portland (2) 1833, Tried at Kilkenny, 1832, 7 years, for Assault malicious. Previous Convictions: None recorded. DOB, 1811, native place, Kilkenny Co. Single, Trade: Labourer. Catholic.