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Mary Gowen (1774–1827)

Mary White was sentenced to 7 years transportation for an unknown crime. She arrived at Sydney aboard the Surprize in 1794.

White married Archibald Wood on 20 August 1817 at St Philip's Church, Sydney; both signed the register. According to Barbara Turner the couple lived at 90 George Street Sydney which was owned by Mary. Archibald was charged with assaulting Mary on 8 February 1817. He left the colony for India in October 1818.

Mary Wood married John Gowen on 27 November 1821 at St Luke's, Liverpool; both signed the register.

Mary Gowen was buried on 1 July 1827 at Liverpool; her age was given as 53.

* information from Barbara Turner, 'John Gowen Marine Corporal' Fellowship of First Fleeters website, http://www.fellowshipfirstfleeters.org.au/johngowen.htm — accessed 29 October 2020

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'Gowen, Mary (1774–1827)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/gowen-mary-31193/text38582, accessed 8 February 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Gowan, Mary
  • White, Mary
  • Woods, Mary
  • Wood, Mary
Birth

1774

Death

30 June, 1827 (aged ~ 53)
Liverpool, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years