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Henry Ruff was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 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 | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 325 (165) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Old Bailey: JOHN BARROW, HENRY RUFF, ROBERT RUFF, Theft > stealing from master, Theft > receiving, 13th July 1836. JOHN BARROW was indicted for stealing, on the 16th of May, 5 wine-glasses, value 2s. 6d.; 2 salt-holders, value 2s.; 1 breast-pin, value 5s.;1 glass tumbler, value 6d.; 1 jug, value 1s. 6d.; 2 knife-rests, value 2s.; 3 cruets, 1 value 1s.; 1 dagger, value 5s., the goods of Sarah Avila, his mistress; and HENRY RUFF and ROBERT RUFF were indicted for feloniously receiving the same goods, well knowing them to have been stolen. JOHN BARROW— GUILTY . Aged 13. HENRY RUFF— GUILTY . Aged 18. Transported for Fourteen Years. ROBERT RUFF— NOT GUILTY. 1839: Was a constable. 4/8/1846: CP 29/10/1846: Passenger per 'Swan' Goerge Town to Port Phillip. 2/11/1847: Geelong Advertiser: EXTENSIVE ROBBERY AT GEELONG.-On Saturday, two parties of the name of Henry Ruff and Ellen Young, were placed in the dock of the Melbourne Police Office, charged with felony – Remanded. Sent for trial to be held on the 15/10/1847. 19/10/1847: Found guilty and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. 1855: Was in Sydney. Sydney Morning Herald: HENRY RUFF, Railway Dining Rooms. January 15th, 1856. Henry Ruff, Market Wharf Inn, Sussex and Market streets – Publican’s Licence. 27/6/1865 The Brisbne Courier: MUFFINS! MUFFINS!! MUFFINS!!! HENRY RUFF bogs to inform the inhabitants of Brisbane and its vicinity that he has commenced business as MUFFIN BAKER, &c, Ann-street, Fortitude Valley, and trusts by strict attention to merit a share of public support. Orders submitted to the City Restaurant, Albert-street, North Brisbane; or at the Bakery, Ann-street, Fortitude Valley, before noon, will meet with prompt attention. Families, Hotels, and Restaurants supplied. 23/9/1876 RUFF -On the Thirteenth September, at Sydney, Mr Henry Ruff, aged 59 years, for many years a resident of Brisbane, very deeply regretted.
single, 19 on arrival, from Whitechapel Rd