Edmund Bowles

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
May 1844
Arrival
Sep 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Edmund Bowles
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Baker

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk, Norwich General Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th May 1844
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 5th Sep 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Edmund Bowles was transported on the Barossa, departing 9th May 1844 and arriving 5th Sep 1844 with 322 passengers.

BarossaBarossa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 93 (48)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Sheryl avatar
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on 28th October 2025

Edmund Bowles, 32 yrs, stealing from the person, convicted at Norwich, 20th Mar 1844, 10 yrs, married with 2 children, a baker, also twice before convicted ; was in the police force 4 yrs, parents respectable. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - page 143 1843-1844 HO 24/1

Michelle Lavis avatar
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on 18th December 2011

Edmond Bowles is buried in a an unmarked paupers grave in Bothwell Tasmania. He married in Bothwell and died a free man

Michelle Lavis avatar
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on 18th December 2011

Married in Bothwell Tasmania Died a freeman in Bothwell Tasmania and is buried behind the church in an unmarked paupers grave. He was my great great great great grandfather. I will add more information as I find it