Summary
Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1852
Arrival
Dec 1852
Death
May 1875
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Personal Information
Name: William Owers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 24th May 1875
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Essex Chelmsford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Aug 1852
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 16th Dec 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Owers was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 499 (252) |
| 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
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1875 - Death. William Owens General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 16 Dec 1874 Ship: Equestrian 3. Place of origin: Essex Date of death: 24 May 1875. - Inquest Aged; 56 years old. F.S. Trade; Labourer Choked with a piece of Meat HSD145/1/1 May 1875