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Transportation
Robert Lowther was transported on the Barossa, departing 31st Jul 1839 and arriving 8th Dec 1839 with 336 passengers.
Barossa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 84 |
| 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
Robert Lowther is my Gt Gt Gt Grandfather. Baptised in Knottingley. Pontefract Yorkshire. He was illegitimate, mother was Catherine Lowther. She married a Riley Richardson in 1802. From these records it seems he may have be committed of the manslaughter of his stepfather.
Southern Reporter and Cork Commercial Courier Cork, Republic of Ireland 22 Mar 1838 MURDER MARCH 15.—CROWN SIDE. [Before Mr. Justice Coleridge.] CHARGE OF MURDER. Robert Lowther was indicted for the wilful murder of Rylah Richardson, at Ferrybridge, on the 12th Nov. last. The jury brought in a verdict, Guilty of Manslaughter. Rylah Richardson and Robert were both butchers in Ferry Bridge. Robert Lowther was possibly married to Mary Ambler and had 1 child, Mary. 23/3/1840: Convict Death Register: Robert died at the Sydney Hospital.