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Henry Smith was transported on the Almorah, departing 24th Aug 1820 and arriving 22nd Dec 1820 with 161 passengers.
Almorah 1. We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817. Almorah 2. Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820. Almorah 3. On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
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Convict Notes
CRIME: "Horse stealing" (see NSW Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849; 1820 Almorah).
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry Henry Smith, age 43, per Almorah (2) 1820, Tried at Dublin Co., 1818, Life, Native of Clogher Tyrone Co., Weaver, DOB 1777. -------------------------------------------------- Henry Smith was placed by the ship's surgeon as convict surgery man,in charge of the hospital on board the ship, as he was highly recommended. National Archives. ADM 101/2/1 1820-1821 Diary and medical journal of the Almorah convict ship from 24 June 1820 to 5 January 1821 by S Alexander, surgeon and superintendent, during which time the ship was employed in conveying convicts from Ireland to Port Jackson. Folio 2: 14 August 1820: Cloudy weather with rain. Appointed Thomas Lawless (who came on board strongly recommended and single ironed), captain of the decks, and Henry Smith (who came under similar circumstances as Lawless) as surgery man and to be in charge of the hospital, also a captain to each mess, two cooks, a swab wringer and two men to attend the water closet cisterns and two scavengers who are to be relieved weekly. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. SMITH, Henry. Per "Almorah", 1820 1821 Jan 6 - On list of convicts disembarked from the "Almorah" and forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6007; 4/3503 p.17) 1822 Jan 21 - Recommended to be a constable at Liverpool (Reel 6054; 4/1759 p.100) 1822 Mar 14 - Appointed constable at Liverpool (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.48) 1822 Aug 13 - Apprehended Philip McBride, a runaway, on Western Road (Reel 6054; 4/1759 p.56) 1823 May 28 - Dismissed for gross misconduct (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.168) 1823 Aug 25 - Convict servant of Alexander Shand. To be victualled from the Stores at Newcastle for six months (Reel 6011; 4/3509 p.121) 1823 Sep 3 - On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.114) 1824 Aug 19 - Convicted of manslaughter. On return of prisoners tried before the Supreme Court of New South Wales (Fiche 3298; X727 p.2) ================================================== Supreme Court. Wednesday Aug 18th Henry Smith was indicted for manslaughter, in having discharged a blunderbuss, loaded with slugs, among some standing maize, and shooting one John Printz, whereof he died on the 11th of May last. Guilty.—Remanded. Sydney Gazette, Thurs 26 Aug 1824. SUPREME COURT OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. The following prisoners, who had been remanded upon conviction, were brought up to receive sentence:— Henry Smith—6 months' imprisonment; Sydney Gazette, 23 Sept 1824.