Summary
Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Lawrence Rourke
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Rorke O'rourke
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Kilkenny, Ireland
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Lawrence Rourke was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | State Records NSW - Ship List |
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Convict Notes
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Tried 9 March 1838 Native place: Tipperary County Height 5 feet 5 inches, Hazel Eyes, Black Hair, Swarthy Complexion Married with 5 children, 3 boys, 2 girls, Catholic CF 47/203