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Edward Dowling was transported on the Parmelia, departing 23rd Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Nov 1832 with 200 passengers.
2 voyages carrying convict passengers - 1832 & 1833/34. Please note that the 1833/34 register of persons is not complete on this web site. Recorded as having 196 prisoners. 2 people died (of cholera prior to leaving England - John Wilson, soldier and Thomas Hopkins, convict. 2 more died during the voyage - Roger Sims and John Sullivan.
Parmelia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 378 |
| 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
Edward married Jane Rutter (also known as Ruckel) on 5/4/1841 and had 5 boys. George 1838-1914 was born pre marriage, then William 1842-1873, Edward 1843-1912, Philip 1848-1918 and John 1852-1852. Edward died on 27 February 1858 and was buried at St Johns Camden on 1 March 1858.
4/3/1858: SUDDEN DEALTH - An inquest was held on Manday last a Galvin's hotel, Camden, By Mr. J.M. Antill, touching the death of a man named Edward Dowling (alias Ned the Painter) who was found dead in Mr Charker's yard about eleven o'clock on Saturday evening. From evidence given, it appears the deceased was addicted to intemperance (one of those great calamities which befall so many of the human race, particularly in this warm climate). He was last seen alive about half-past nine on the same evening, and appeared as well in health as usual. At the close of the evidence a verdict was given that the deceased died in a fit of apoplexy while in a state of intoxication. He was about forty years of age. His wife is supposed to be living in Sydney. His son also Edward Dowling 1843-1912 was a well renowned Public Servant and Federationalist. In 1856 he worked at the Government Printing Office as and office boy and compositor. He worked his way up and became an accountant and from then into politics. He married Hannah Luton and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. He died of heart disease at his Mosman Home.
Edward Dowling was aged 19 when found guilty and sentenced to death for stealing a bag with some clothes from Samuel Willows, a fishmonger who lived at No.122, Strand, in the precint of the Savoy. Edward had been in the service of Willows once for 4 years. 1841: TOL - District of Sydney. 1849: TOL - District of Windsor. 16/1/1849: TOL cancelled for deserting his wife and 4 children - Sydney Branch. 10/8/1850: TOL cancelled for being absent from his district - Windsor Branch. 1851: TOL - Camden Branch. 1856: TOL - Camden Branch. 4/3/1858: Sydney Morning Herald: Married Jane Rutter in 1841 and had 4 boys. William 1842-1873, Edward 1843-1912, Phillip 1848-1918, and John 1852 - Death unknown.