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Richard Chapman 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 | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary Index. CHAPMAN, Richard. Per "Henry Porcher", 1825. 1825 Dec 9 On list of convicts landed from the "Henry Porcher" and forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6016; 4/3516 p.104) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1828 NSW Census Index. Richard Chapman, age 50, G.S. Henry Porcher, 1825, 14 years, catholic, groom, Thos. Walker, Concord district. -------------------------------------------------------------------- NSW Convict Index. Richard Chapman, per Henry Porcher 1825, Certificate of Freedom, 3 July 1832, No 32/0600.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Richard Chapman, age on arrival, 40, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Dublin, 7 years for felony harness. DOB, 1785, native place, Roscommon Co. Coachman groom.