Seeking assistance to try and identify the arrival of John Bibby COWAN, his wife Priscilla Jane
COWAN (nee BARBER) and their children George John, Hannah, Louisa Maria, and possibly a William and Charles COWAN in Sth Aust around 1855.
In 1872 John Bibby COWAN died in Victoria at a recorded age of 60, although he may have been a few years old. On the death certificate it had John as having lived in Victoria for 12 years and in Sth Australia 5 years prior to that. This would give him an arrival date of 1855.
John was recorded as being a sailor and had married Priscilla in London. Their last recorded child born in the UK (That I can find) was Charles Henry COWAN - christened on the 18th June, 1854. On John's death certificate William and Charles are recorded as deceased. This may have happened on the voyage, given Charles young age?
In 1855 John would have been around 45, Priscilla 31, Charles 1, Louisa 5 George John 8, Hannah around 9 and William unknown.
Any assistance in identifying when / ship they arrived in Sth Aust on and possible deaths of Charles and William in Sth Australia would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Sturdy
