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David Mcgowan was transported on the Isabella, departing 4th Nov 1821 and arriving 9th Mar 1822 with 203 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland |
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Convict Notes
On Tuesday last, the undermentioned convicts passed through this town, with military escort, on their route from Carrickfergus to Cork, there to embark for New South Wales: Thomas Walker, John Whaley, John Whaley, jun. father and son, John Lane, Daniel McBride, John Hamill, John Corrigan, committed from the Police Office, Belfast; Alexander Hunter, Dennis Hunter, Bernard M'Laughlin, David McGowan, smugglers of tobacco; ??, James Henry, and Thomas Rice. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 17 Sept 1821.
Colonial Secretary Index. MCGOWAN, David. Per "Isabella", 1822 1822 Mar 14 On list of convicts landed from the "Isabella" and forwarded to Minto for distribution; listed as Magowan (Reel 6009; 4/3505 p.12)
The undermentioned persons were convicted at last Assize for the County of Antrim, and the several sentences affixed to names were passed upon them:— Alex. Hunter, Bernard McLoughlin, David M‘Gowan, Dennis Hunter, and Alexander M‘Millan, for conveying Smuggled tobacco, to be transported for seven years. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 28 April 1821.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. David McGowan, age on arrival, 21, per Isabella I (2) 1822, tried 1821, at Antrim Co, 7 years, DOB 1801, native place, Antrim. Trade, Ploughman. Remarks: Dead.
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Indent No; 48. Offence; Assisting in smuggling tobacco