Summary
Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Cowell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter
Aliases: Cowdle
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Essex Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 15th Jul 1831
Ship: Surrey Or Surry
Arrival: 26th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Cowell was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 15th Jul 1831 and arriving 26th Nov 1831 with 201 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 131 (68) |
| 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
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William Cowell was 25 years old on arrival in NSW. Assigned to Alexander Warren at Williams River. 1837 Return of Convicts: At Tanilba, Port Stephens. 19/10/1841: TOL Maitland 10/4/1847: CP