Summary
Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Jan 1868
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Personal Information
Name: George Sowell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 1st Jan 1868
Age at death: 48
Occupation: Carrier
Crime
Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Devon, Tiverton Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 17 years
Voyage
Departed: 21st Apr 1842
Ship: Susan
Arrival: 25th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
George Sowell was transported on the Susan, departing 21st Apr 1842 and arriving 25th Jul 1842 with 300 passengers.
Susan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 79 (41) |
| 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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George was transported for stealing bacon. He was found drowned at Hobart 9\11\1868.