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John Wyatt 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 329 (167) |
| 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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Hulk Records. HO-9-9_6 page 53. (York , Laurel and Hardy Hulks) Ilchester, 4 May 1836. John Wyatt, (2 indictments), age 17, Stealing pr boots & a carpet bag, tried Wells, 28 March 1836, 1 month & 7 years, VDL, 27 July 36.
Daring House Robbery. —On Saturday, John Wyatt, of No. 9, Ainslie's buildings, was committed for trial at the next Quarter Session, charged with stealing a carpetbag from the White Lion, containing wearing-apparel, value £6, the property of A. C. Boode, esq, of Lucknam Grove. The prisoner was observed, by Mr. Adams, saddler, of Bridge street, to enter the inn; who suspecting the object of the fellow's visit, followed him into the house, and apprehended him with the property in his possession, when about leaving the passage. searching Wyatt at the police station, duplicate of some boots he had pledged, and instrument for extracting panes of glass from the shop windows, were found on his person. The boots were identified by Mrs, Joy, of Green-street: they were stolen from her shop on Monday week, the thief removing a pane of glass from the shop window. The prisoner was also identified by an apprentice in the shop of Mr. Lawrence, where the articles were pledged: he is also committed for trial on this charge.— Wyatt is one of the gang who have been who have been perpetrating so many robberies, similar to the above, here and in Bristol. In the neighbouring city there are not less than five of his party in custody. Bath Chronicle, 4 Feb 1836.