David Howie

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Summary

Born
Nov 1815
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
May 1859
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Personal Information

Name: David Howie
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Nov 1815
Death: 7th May 1859
Age at death: 43
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Edinbrugh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th May 1837
Arrival: 2nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Howie was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 27th May 1837 and arriving 2nd Oct 1837 with 240 passengers.

ElphinstoneElphinstone (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 65 (34)
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

Paul Stott avatar
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on 28th May 2018

David Howie was listed as a "Tailor" upon arrival in Tasmania but after 1846 he began using the term Mariner and at death in 1859 he was referred to as Captain Howie.

State Library of Queensland on 26th August 2011

David Howie married Mary Bogue in Launceston, Van Diemen's Land on 7th November 1850. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. James Garrett in accordance with the Rites and ceremonies of the Church of Scotland.The witnesses were Archibald Simpson and William Bull. Ref: AOT RGD37/7.