William Coward

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Summary

Born
Jan 1781
Conviction
Rape
Departure
May 1827
Arrival
Oct 1827
Death
Mar 1832
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Personal Information

Name: William Coward
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1781
Death: 19th Mar 1832
Age at death: 51
Occupation: Miller

Crime

Crime: Rape
Convicted at: Cumberland Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th May 1827
Ship: Champion
Arrival: 17th Oct 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Coward was transported on the Champion, departing 24th May 1827 and arriving 17th Oct 1827 with 128 passengers.

ChampionChampion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 183 (93)
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 18th January 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: William Coward Estimated Birth Year: abt 1787 Age: 45 Date of Death: 19 Mar 1832 District: Liverpool. Rev R Cartwright Ship; Champion -----------------------------

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 12th November 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: William Coward Age: 46. Estimated Birth Year: abt 1781 Date of Conviction: 5 Mar 1827. Place of Conviction: Carlisle Vessel: Champion. Sydney Cove. 17 Nov 1827 Indent No; 4 Read & Write; Married, 10 Children. Religion; Protestant Native Place; Lancash. Calling; Miller & Offence; Rape of his daughter Date of Trial: Carlisle. 5 Mar 1827. Sentence; Life Height; 5 ft. 8 1/2 in Complexion; Ruddy Hair; Brown, Bald Eyes; Light Brown Noted against his name; Died at Liverpool Hospital 19 March 1832