Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
William Bown was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 400 |
| 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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Convict Notes
William stole 45 sheep, he was sentenced to death, this was commuted to life in the Penal Colony. He was sent to the Prison Hulk 'Ganymede" moored at Chatham on 19 Sept. 1827. On the 19th March he was listed for transportation to Australia. He arrived in Sydney, Australia per the Albion (2) 3rd. Nov. 1828. On the 26th Dec. 1836 William was issued a ticket of leave. The Albion had 192 convicts on board. The voyage took 155 days. There were 4 deaths.
William settles in Wodonga once he earnt his ticket of leave. He had 17 children and to this day there is a road called Bown Road in Wodonga. It was named after William in recognition of his contribution yto settling the area.