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Transportation
John Walsh was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 5th Aug 1825 and arriving 3rd Dec 1825 with 176 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 | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Absent Prisoners. 2. John Walsh, Henry Porcher, Groom, 20, Cork, 5 feet 3 ½ , grey eyes, dark brown hair, swarthy comp. No 8 Iron Gang. Sydney Gazette, 29 Oct 1827.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Walsh, age on arrival, 18, per Henry Porcher (1), 1825, Tried at Cork, 1824, 7 years. Stealing sheep. DOB, 1807, Native place, Cork. Trade, Stable boy. --------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. WALSH, John. Per "Henry Porcher", 1825. 1825 Dec 9 On list of convicts landed from the "Henry Porcher" and forwarded to Windsor for distribution (Reel 6016; 4/3516 p.105) -------------------------------------------------- Moreton Bay Convict Register. John Walsh, per Henry Porcher 1, tried Cork, summer 1824, Sheep stealing, 7 years. Trade, Stable man. Colonial Conviction: tried Gen. Sessns, Penrith, 29 Dec 1827, An incorrigible runaway, 3 years. Died, Hospital, 2 Jun 1828.