Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Cowell was transported on the Albion, departing 17th May 1823 and arriving 21st Oct 1823 with 200 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 50 |
| 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
James is my 4th great grandfather. Born to James Cowell and Ann Widdrington. 15 July 1822 convicted for stealing and sentenced to be transported, sentence 7 years. 17 May 1823 departed Spithead, England on the Albion. 21 Oct 1823 arrived in Tasmania. 25 July 1829 received his Certificate of Freedom. 1 February 1830 married Sarah Fletcher alias Mary Payne (also a convict) and had 5 children. James and Sarah had a small farm (Greenponds - now Kempton) and ran an Inn in Bagdad, Tasmania. Died 18 August 1838 - Died from a fractured scull from a fight with Francis Curtis and John Sandford (both convicts) who were charged with manslaughter. Fight started after James confronted both men after his bullocks were released from paddock and impounded. 21 August 1838 - Coronial Inquest - findings was that James died of a broken skull caused by a blow by a whip handle or similar. Both Francis Curtis and John Sandford were culpable of manslaughter. 24 August 1838 - Buried in Bagdad, Tasmania.