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John Rourke was transported on the Guildford, departing 30th Nov 1814 and arriving 8th Apr 1816 with 229 passengers.
The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.
Guildford (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Rourke, age on arrival, 29, Guildford (2) 1816, Tried Kildare Co., 1815, 7 years, DOB, 1787, native of Dublin Co., Trade, Labourer. ---------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. ROURKE, John. Per "Guildford", 1816. 1816 Apr 15 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Guildford" and forwarded to Liverpool for distribution (Reel 6004; 4/3494 p.465) 1818 Servant of Thomas Burke, constable at Airds. Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3189; 4/1856 p.231) 1819 Aug 21 Appointed constable at Liverpool (Reel 6038; SZ1044 p.80) 1822 Jan 31 Appointed constable, district of Airds (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.36) 1822 Nov 11 Re prosecution of James Layton (Reel 6054; 4/1758 pp.45-45a) 1823 Jan 31 Discharged as constable for drunkenness and neglect of duty (Reel 6054; 4/1759 p.115) 1823 Feb 10 Dismissed for drunkenness (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.138) 1823 Dec 6 On return of fines imposed by the Court at Appin for violating Colonial regulations; for not reporting himself when leaving the District (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.1)