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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Suffolk => Topic started by: .k. on Monday 23 April 07 01:18 BST (UK)
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Hi,
I am looking for a John Pulford from Sulfolk whom was Transported when he was 21 (for what I don't know) on the "Henry Porcher" from London on14 July 1836. He arrived on the 15 Nov 1836.
He was given permission to marry an Emma Fowler in Dec 1846. She was Transported from London on the "Tasmania" (once again for what I don't Know) on 8 Sept 1844 and arrived on 20 Dec 1844. She was Born in 1820, in Bedminister, Somerset.
Any help would be appreciated,
S.K.
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Hi sk,
I have a copy of the convict record of Emma Fowler if you are interested. It says what she was transported for. Iam still looking for John Pulfords convict record but will have it ASAP.
Johngirl.
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Have you checked to see if either person is mentioned in the book -
"Transportees from Suffolk to Australia 1787-1867"
published by Garry Deeks
[compiled by his father Richard Deeks]
Pat ...
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This could be it, from the Ipswich Journal = 9th April, 1836.
Beccles quarter Sessions.
William Ship, 43 yrs. and John Pulford, 19yrs. were found guilty of having entered the dwelling house of John Marriott of Lt. Stonham and stolen 10 or 12 stone of pork, his property, and sentenced to 7 years transportation each.
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Dear Pat, Sue and Johngirl
Just a note to thank you for your efforts and in giving me new leads to follow. The Beccles quarter Sessions is one I haven't come across before. Nor the book "Transportees from Suffolk to Australia 1787-1867". It will be interesting to check them out.
It's much appreciated
regards S.k.
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Does anyone know where I can purchase the 'Transportees from Suffolk to Australia 1787-1867' book from? I've tried a few websites but can't seem to find it anywhere!
Many Thanks :)
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Hello Joanne,
When the book came out I was not that impressed with the quality of the book,printing etc for the price asked. So I thought I would mull it over, did I want to buy it or not?
Well, by the time I made up my mind it was already like gold dust.
Richard Deeks' widow has refused to have it republished, a great shame as it would have sold over and over again.
Try abebooks.co.uk and also Claude Cox antiquarian book shop in Ipswich http://www.claudecox.co.uk/ Always worth trying, but many of the second hand bookshops have 'waiting lists' for this book now.
Don't give up though - I had wanted a copy of The Grit for a few years and came across it a few months ago on the internet.
Pat ...
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This could be it, from the Ipswich Journal = 9th April, 1836.
Beccles quarter Sessions.
William Ship, 43 yrs. and John Pulford, 19yrs. were found guilty of having entered the dwelling house of John Marriott of Lt. Stonham and stolen 10 or 12 stone of pork, his property, and sentenced to 7 years transportation each.
Hi Suffolk Sue!
I have just been snooping around RootsChat and I came across your posting. John Pulford is my GG Grandfather. I have a photo of a painting of the "Henry Porcher" on which he sailed and a whole heap more. Please contact me at Email addy removed in accordance with RootsChat's Privacy Policy. Please use our secure Personal Messaging system to exchange information.
There is so much info that we might exchange.
Yours in greatest anticipation,
Franklyn
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Hi Franklyn,
Welcome to RootsChat!
If you do a RootsChat Search for PULFORD, you will find many threads relating to convict John PULFORD(s) ...
Best of luck in your research.
Regards,
JAP
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hi suffolk sue,
I believe I am a GG Grandson of john pulford/emma fowler living in queensland australia and have some info on both people but it is second hand and would appreciate any info
Cyril Pulford
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Hi Cyril
I have no further information on John Pulford. Have you found his death, maybe the certificate might show who his parents were.
Good luck with your research.
Sue
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hi franklyn. Thanks for the communication but iam unable to work out how to contact you direct by e-mail if possible supply you e-mail please..cyril
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Hi Johngirl, John Pulford's convict record..arrived in Hobart on the 15th November 1836 on the Henry Porcher commited for stealing eleven stone of pork in Suffolk Quarter Sessions on the 8th April 1836 sentenced to seven years for stealing from Roderick McKenzie Emma Fowler arrived in Tasmania ion the 20th December 1844 she had a child in England fathered by Thomas Fry the child was put in foster care in England John Pulford married Emma in December 1846 in Hobart Children William born 1876 aAmy 1887. The only grandchild of John and Emma we know of is William son of William and Diana. I do have some other infor if you wish to contact me..Cyril
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Hi Cyril,
Thankyou for your offer Cyril but John Pulford is not my ancestor.I was helping SK out the original poster of this thread. :)
Johngirl