Thomas PORTER, wife Eliza (Eden) and child Thomas arrived at Pt Phillip Bay, Australia on 30 Sept 1840 from Ireland. They were sent to Tasmania and after about 4 yrs returned to NSW. A baptism for a son - Birth of William Alfred Porter is recorded as follows:
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New South Wales Wesleyan Baptisms solemnized in the Melbourne Circuit in the County of Bourke in the year 1850.

When Bapt. When born. Childs name. Parents Names Abode Profession By whom performed.

Aug 4, 1850 June 26, 1850 William Alfred Thomas & Eliza Melb......

If anyone has any information re this family, I would love to hear from them. Thank you Pat. (trishazig@yahoo.com.au)