Andrew Ovens

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Forgery
Departure
Jun 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Jan 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Andrew Ovens
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 1st Jan 1834
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Crime: Forgery
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Jun 1829
Ship: Layton
Arrival: 8th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Andrew Ovens was transported on the Layton, departing 17th Jun 1829 and arriving 8th Nov 1829 with 190 passengers.

1829 Voyage - Source; The Sydney Monitor. Sat 14 Nov 1829. Page 3. Shipping Intelligence. Arrivals.- On Sunday the Layton from Sheerness, with 190 male prisoners, Surgeon Superintendent Dr. James Osborne, R. N. Lieutenant Miller, 40th Regt; and 29 soldiers of different corps, 4 women and 3 children. Mustered; 188. Died on Voyage; 2. Total 190 Embarked.

LaytonLayton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 103 (54)
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

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on 20th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 186 Name; Andrew Owens Age; 30 Read and write, Married - 2 children Native Place; Northumberland Trade or calling; Tailor Trial where & Date; Forgery - 24 Dec 1828. Sentence; 14 years Height; 5 ft. 7 3/4 in Eyes; Light Hazel Hair; Brown Completion; Sallow, pock pitted Remarks; Assigned; Edward Hunt, Sydney Additional remarks noted against name; DIED; 8 July 1834. Sydney +++++++++++++++++