Abraham Powell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Abraham Powell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason

Crime

Convicted at: Bristol Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1833
Arrival: 12th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Abraham Powell was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.

The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.

Emperor AlexanderEmperor Alexander (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 35 (19)
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 October 2025

Place of origin: Bristol, Gloucestershire Offence; Stealing 3Lbs of butter Trade; Stonemason aged 19 years old. Height; 5 ft 6 inches 1844 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS Name: Clough, Mary. Ship/free: Garland Grove Marriage to: Powell, Abraham. Ship/free: Emperor Alexander Permission date: 30 Apr 1844 1844 - MARRIAGE; Powell, Abraham. Age: 27. Spouse: Cluff, Mary. Age: 19 Date of marriage: . 24 Jun 1844. Registered: Hobart