Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Francis Bowen was transported on the Equestrian, departing 30th Jun 1845 and arriving 15th Oct 1845 with 299 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 326 |
| 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 |
Claims
"Francis Bowen was my 4x Great Uncle"
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Convict Notes
There are seven prisoners for trial at the Radnorshire Assizes, the commission for holding which before Sir C. Cresswell, will be opened at this town to-day (Wednesday). The following is an enumeration: — m. Bowen Jones, charged with attempting to strangle David Stephens, at Beguildy; Ann Bowen and Francis Bowen, with sheep-stealing in the same parish; ... Hereford Journal, 26 March 1845. Equestrian Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-32/CON14-1-32P16 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-32/CON14-1-32P17 No 16691. Francis Bowen, tried Radnor Ass, 26 March 1845, 10 years, age 19, 5 ft 6 ¼, protestant, can read and write, Single. Offence: Sheep stealing, pr Mr James Low, Wales. Surgeon’s report, Very well behaved. Shepherd, F. Labourer. Native place, Radnor. Remarks: F, Francis. M, Anna. B, Richd, Edwd. S, Sarah, at N.P. Convict Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-72/CON33-1-72P22 Francis Bowen.