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Voyage
Transportation
William Fowler was transported on the Fortune, departing 31st Oct 1812 and arriving 11th Jun 1813 with 200 passengers.
Fortune (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 84. NSW State Records, Convict Index [4/4489; Reel 800 Page 005][4/4478; Reel 797 Page 004][4/4488; Reel 800 Page 071-072] |
| 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
Trial 15 January 1812 Absolute Pardon dated 31st December 1836 - in the Commercial Journal and Advertiser, 8 November 1837, page 4 - Trove
William Fowler was 26 years old when transported for stealing 102 pairs of silk stockings, value £60 and 80 pairs of gloves, value £15 the property of Richard Barlow and John Alvin, in the dwelling house of Richard Barlow. William had been working for them for more than 12 months, they were Hosiers. William was charged with Charles Scott who was found not guilty. William was 5'9" tall, fair complexion, black hair, hazel eyes. 1822 muster: employed by his wife! Elizabeth Hearson, came free, and he had a TOL. 31/12/1836: recommended for a Absolute Pardon. At the time of his death, William was living at Union Lane, off George St., Sydney. He was also a land holder. Elizabeth died 20/11/1836 and is also buried at Old Devonshire Street Cemetery.
Married Elizabeth Seymour (Hearson) 1 Jan 1816 St Phillips Sydney. Children Hannah (1817 - 1831), William (1819 - 1893), Thomas (1821 - 1865), Daniel (1822 - ?) and James (1824 - 1860). Elizabeth left him, 2 children with George Dowling (Royal Admiral) 1829, 1831. William died 24 Mar 1843 aged 56, buried at Devonshire St with Hannah and Elizabeth.