Bernard McGowan believed born 12 Jan, baptised 13 Jan 1813 at St Andrew's Glasgow; lawful son of John ?Millowen? and lawful wife Eleonore ?Ferroll, Farrell or Carroll?.

According to Glasgow Herald Sept 18 1829 -
Barnard McGowan caught stealing, after short trial found guilty & sentenced Sept 25 1829 Glasgow to 14 yrs transportation; the "Marquis of Huntley" transpored Bernard, age 18yrs, no education, Catholic, single, house painter, family - none; sailed from Sheerness Apr 9 1830 arr Sydney Aug 21 1830. Bernard was granted ToL in April 1837 & Certificate of Freedom Apr 1844 Maitland NSW Australia.

Bernard married Jane Baker (born c 1832 Maitland) on Oct 31 1852 Maitland NSW. They had eleven children; Bernard died Nov 11 1876 Mudgee; Jane died Nov 28 1910 Mudgee; both are buried at Mudgee.