William Cowan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Mar 1839
Arrival
Jul 1839
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information

Name: William Cowan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 1st Jan 1839
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: William Ross

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Mar 1839
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Cowan was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 16th Mar 1839 and arriving 23rd Jul 1839 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 2
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 11th May 2022

1838 - 17 December 1838. Trial. 1838 - 31 December 1838. Received on board the "York" moored at Gosport 1839 - 12 March 1839. Boarded the "Marquis of Hastings" for V. D. L.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 1st April 2022

1839 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity. No; 751 Name; William Cowan Abode; Hospital When buried; 11 September Age; 24 years Ship’s Name; Marquis of Hastings Quality or profession. Convict