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Transportation
Matthew Walker was transported on the Tory, departing 11th Nov 1846 and arriving 18th Mar 1847 with 35 passengers.
Built 1842 at Sunderland. Wood barque of 512 Tons. Three (3) sailings transporting convicts to Australia: 1845; 1846/47 & 1848. Passengers on the 1846 voyage are still being listed, on this site. Please note this if searching records.
Tory (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Tory Indent: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-34$init=CON14-1-34P216 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-34$init=CON14-1-34P217 Matthew Walker, Tried at Co. Antrim, 27 December 1845, 15 years. Age 25, Religion, C.E. can read and write, single. Offence: Stealing money, pr. Thomas McKenna, Co. Antrim. Labourer. Native place, Co. Antrim. Relations: Father, Matthew, in America. Mother Mary, Brother James, Sister Mary Ann, at N.P. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Matthew is mentioned by convict Jane Cameron, transported per Arabian, as having been tried with her at Co. Antrim. Link to Jane Cameron: https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/cameron/jane/148845