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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Cutting and wounding
Departure
Apr 1841
Arrival
Sep 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Cowan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Agricultural labourer

Crime

Crime: Cutting and wounding
Convicted at: Ireland, Cavan
Sentence term: 6 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Apr 1841
Ship: Waverley
Arrival: 12th Sep 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Cowan was transported on the Waverley, departing 25th Apr 1841 and arriving 12th Sep 1841 with 28 passengers.

Built 1838 at Whitby. Wood barque of 436 Tons. (Incomplete registers for persons transported on these sailings of the Waverley - a work in progress) 1847 - 129 female prisoner, 32 children. 39 Free females

WaverleyWaverley (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON14-1-9 Image 12

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Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON14-1-9 Image 12 No; 27053 Native Place; Cowan Trade; Farm Labourer, aged 25 years old. Single Trial; Cavan - 27 February 1841. Cutting and wounding a man in a row Height; 5 ft 6 1/4 in. Complexion; Fresh, Hair; Dark Brown. Eyes; Grey 1845 - 20 March 1845. Ticket of Leave 1852 - 14 September. Free Certificate