Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Jun 1856
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Rowley
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 25th Jun 1856
Age at death: 32
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 6th Apr 1842
Ship: Elphinstone
Arrival: 28th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Rowley was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 6th Apr 1842 and arriving 28th Jul 1842 with 230 passengers.
Elphinstone (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 61 (32) |
| 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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Execution 25 June 1856 - Colonial Times, Wednesday 25 June 1856, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8782414
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Executed; 25 June 1856. The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859) Thu 5 Jun 1856 Page 3 SUPREME COURT. Richard Rowley was found guilty of a capital assault upon a little girl nine years of age. Remanded for sentence. The Court then adjourned.