John McGowan (1805–1879)
John McGowan (1805-1869), a shoemaker, was found guilty at the Lancaster Assizes on 9 August 1838 of 'cutting & maiming'. Sentenced to 15 years transportation he arrived at New South Wales aboard the Parkfield in September 1839. According to his convict records he was 26 years old, could read and write, was Roman Catholic, married, born at Mayo County and had no previous convictions. He was described as being 5 feet 1¼ inches (153 cms) tall with a ruddy & freckled complexion, brown hair and grey eyes.
McGowan was granted a ticket of leave on 32 September 1846. It was cancelled in May 1847 after he left his district (Liverpool) without leave. He married Margaret Phillips on 31 August 1842 at St James Church of England Cathedral, Melbourne; they had seven daughters. Following his wife's death in 1855 he married Bridget Hayes on 29 December 1856 at St Monica's Chapel, Heidelberg, Victoria; they had five daughters and four sons.
John McGowan died on 17 February 1879 at Kilmore, Victoria.
Original Publication
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- McGowan, George Francis (son)
Citation details
'McGowan, John (1805–1879)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/mcgowan-john-34372/text43138, accessed 9 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
17 February,
1879
(aged ~ 74)
Kilmore,
Victoria,
Australia
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Occupation
Social Issues
Convict Record
Crime: maiming
Sentence: 15 years
Court: Lancashire
Trial Date: 9 August 1838
(1838)
Pre-transportation
Married: Yes
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (16)