Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Mcgowan was transported on the Parkfield, departing 12th May 1839 and arriving 1st Sep 1839 with 242 passengers.
Built Isle of Man 1833. 496 tons. Voyage from Sheerness 15 May 1839 to Port Jackson, New South Wales 1 Sept 1839 - 109 days. (No deaths reported) 240 passengers. 31st Regiment, 6 women & 9 children.
Parkfield (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 42 |
| 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
Born - Mayo County Ireland. Married. Crime - Cutting & maiming.
John was charged with cutting & maiming. John was issued a ticket of leave on 32/09/1846 but it was cancelled May 1847 having quitted his district without leave. He married Bridget Hayes 29/12/1856 in Heidelberg, Victoria Australia. Bridget was a Government Immigrant arriving in Melbourne on 'Pekin' 1853.