John Cowan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1834
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Cowan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1834
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th May 1845
Ship: Ratcliffe
Arrival: 30th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Cowan was transported on the Ratcliffe, departing 19th May 1845 and arriving 30th Aug 1845 with 37 passengers.

Built 1842 at Whitby. Wood ship of 739 Tons.

RatcliffeRatcliffe (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON33-1-69 Image 21

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 16th February 2025

No; 16116 Native Place; Co. Down Aged; 11 years old *** Trade; Labourer Trial; 5 April 1845, Offence; Breaking into a meeting house & stealing books Height; 5 ft 5 1/2 inch Complexion; Sallow, Hair; Light Brown. Eyes; Blue Sent to Point Puer Juvenile Penal Station on arrival 1852 - 13 April 1852. Certificate 1852 - Departures. From Launceston per Ship: Waratah Ship to colony: Ratcliffe. Bound to: Melbourne as a steerage passenger. Free by servitude 1853 - Departures. From Launceston per Ship: Clarence Ship to colony: Ratcliffe. Bound to: Melbourne as a steerage passenger. Free by servitude