ABRAHAMS; Paul aka AH; Sing

Gate-book records show Paul (possibly Chinese) arrived in Tasmania aboard the River Indus (date unknown), and listed as a free convict.  On 15 December 1885 he was found guilty of Attempting to Commit a Burglary and sentenced to Two Years gaol.  His warrant number 15992.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 24 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with two prior convictions and illiterate. Paul was released 14 December 1887.  There is no further information.

ADAMS; William aka CORBY (transported as BURTON)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Lord Auckland on 15 November 1844 from London. On 19 March 1872 he was found guilty at Launceston of Burglary and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 858.  He arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 along with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts, when shown as 51 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  William was released 10 April 1878, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married a Selina Harriet Weaver at Westbury on 1 June 1857.  Both are shown as adults.  There is also the possibility a person of this name married an Eliza Barnes at New Norfolk on 31 July 1871.  There is no further information.

 ARCHER; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in Australia aboard the John Calvin on 21 September 1846 from London, and also arriving in VDL aboard the Tory from Norfolk Island in June 1847.  On 8 June 1876 he was found guilty at Hobart of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years.  His warrant number 11501.  He arrived at CSG on the following day when shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  William was released on 17 December 1883, presumably with remission.

Thomas was again in trouble on 25 March 1884 when again found guilty of Burglary and sentenced to another Ten Years.  His warrant number 15326.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as a cook and 63 years-old.  On 17 December 1890 Thomas was transferred to the Invalid Depot.

A search of BDM records show two persons of this name died, one at Hobart, 22 February 1895 aged 76 years, the other at Launceston, 17 October 1894 aged 74 years.  There is no further information.

 BRADING; Robert

Gate-book records show Robert arrived in VDL aboard the Egyptian as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 26 November 1872 he was found guilty of Burglary and Absconding and sentenced to Five Years.  His warrant number 10378.  He arrived at CSG 9 January 1874, presumably from Port Arthur, although it is not stated.  Robert is shown as 60 years-old, a groom, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 6 March 1878, presumably with remission.  There is no further information.

BULLOCK; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 16 December 1852 aboard the Equestrian (3) from Plymouth.  On 9 December 1884 he was found guilty of Burglary and sentenced to Four Years.  His warrant number 15570.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 57 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released 12 March 1888 with remission. There is no further information.BURNS; James (transported as BYRNES)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard HMS Tortoise on 19 February 1842 from Plymouth. On 15 May 1877 he was found guilty at SCH of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Five Years.  His warrant number 934.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 24 June 1881, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married an Elizabeth O’Brien at Hobart on 1 September 1874.  Both are shown as adults.  A person of this name died at Hobart, 25 May 1892, aged 68 years.  There is no further information. 

BUTLER; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 26 May 1853 aboard the last convict ship, St. Vincent, from London.  On 20 February 1877 he was found guilty in SCH of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Four Years.  His warrant number 791.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 64 years-old, a cook, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released 26 May 1880 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 30 November 1883, aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

DOUGLAS; Robert aka WEBSTER/WELSH

Robert was originally sentenced to Eight Years gaol on 13 February 1872 for Burglary and sent to Port Arthur.  He had arrived in Tasmania aboard the Royal William, presumably from NSW and possibly in 1865, as a free settler.  His warrant number was 10390.  Robert arrived at CSG 9 January 1874, presumably from Port Arthur, when shown as 58 years-old, a currier, Catholic with three prior convictions and literate.   On 21 July 1874 he was sentenced to Six Months gaol for escaping on 17 May 1874, presumably from Port Arthur.  Robert arrived back at CSG on 21 July.  He again escaped on 23 June 1876 and was apparently recaptured on or about 10 September 1877.  On that date he was sentenced to Twelve Months in Chains.  Undeterred, Robert again escaped on 27 November.  On this occasion he was only free for a few days.   His court appearance resulted in a Four Year sentence and Twelve Months in Chains, and was eventually released to freedom 28 September 1881 with remission.

DWYER; Michael (transported as KENNEDY)

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in NSW aboard the William Jardine.  He later arrived in VDL on 23 September 1843 aboard the Sir John Byng and is shown as holding an FP.  On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 10748.  He arrived at CSG 13 October 1874 when shown as 59 years-old, a tailor, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Michael was released 3 December 1880 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston, 14 March 1892, aged 75 years.  There is no further information. 

FISHER; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL on 25 December 1845 aboard the Stratheden from London.  On 27 November 1877 he was found guilty in SCH of Burglary and Escape and sentenced to Six Years plus Twelve Months in Chains.  His warrant number 12159.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 46 years-old, a tailor, Protestant with three or more prior convictions, literate and holding a TOL.  George was released 19 August 1883 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for a person of this name.  There is no further information. 

FORSTER; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 2 May 1844 aboard the Equestrian from London.  On 28 October 1856 he was found guilty of Burglary and sentenced to a Life of Penal Servitude (a Commutation) at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 896.  He arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 along with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts, when shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions, literate and a PH. William was released 16 November 1877 with a TOL.  There is no further information. 

GILMORE; Michael aka MOORE

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL on 2 January 1842 aboard the Prince Regent (2) from Dublin.  On 22 October 1869 he was found guilty in SCL of Burglary and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 11434.  He arrived at CSG on 20 April 1876 when shown as 59 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Michael was released 3 June 1879. There is no further information. 

GLEESON; Cornelius

Convict shipping records show Cornelius arrived in VDL on 9 December 1852 aboard the Lady Montagu from Plymouth.  On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty in SCH of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 10997.  He arrived at CSG on 19 March 1875 when shown as 40 years-old, a ship’s cook, Catholic with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry for literacy.  Cornelius was released 3 June 1879. There is no further information. 

GOODALL; James aka YOUNG

Gate-book records show James arrived in Tasmania aboard the Flinders as a free convict.  On 16 June 1887 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Six Years.  His warrant number 16839.  He did not arrive at CSG until 20 July when shown as 66 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  James was transferred under escort to Launceston on 5 February 1889 apparently to answer another charge.  Strangely, he is shown as arriving back at CSG on 2 July 1890.  No release date is shown as the gate-book entries ceased at the end of 1890. There is no further information. 

HEFFERMAN; Michael aka HOGAN (transported as HEFFERNAN)

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland on 19 March 1851.  On 22 October 1874 he was found guilty at the LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 871.  He arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts, when shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Michael was released with a TOL on 24 October 1878.  There is no further information. 

HICKS; Richard

Gate-book records show Richard arrived in Tasmania aboard the Waterlily as a free settler.  On 7 May 1867 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 11459.  He did not arrive at CSG until 6 May 1876 when shown as 61 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. Richard was released three days later with remission.  It is noted on the convict shipping records Richard was tried at Maitland (NSW) for an undisclosed offence in 1845.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 31 July 1876 aged 61 years. There is no further information. 

HUTCHINSON; Herbert

Native-born Herbert was found guilty at the HSC on 26 July 1887 of Burglary and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 16852.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 19 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. Herbert was released 25 January 1889 with remission.  There is no further information. 

JACKSON; William aka TURNER

William, also native-born, was found guilty at the LSC on 7 April 1881 with Burglary and sentenced to Four Years.  His warrant number 13845.  He arrived at CSG a week later when shown as a labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and literate. William was released 6 June 1884, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married a Matilda Welsh at Port Sorell on 15 August 1884.  Both are shown as adults.  Records also show two births for a person of this name, one at Fingal on 9 August 1861, the other at Deloraine, 20 June 1862.  There is no further information.

McDERMOTT; Hugh

Native-born Hugh was found guilty at the LSC on 23 August 1883 of Burglary and sentenced to Four Years.  His warrant number 14931.  He arrived at CSG on 5 September when shown as 18 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions. There is no entry for literacy. Hugh was released 22 November 1886 with remission.  There is no further information. 

McLAREN; William

Another native-born, William was found guilty at the HSC on 21 July 1879 of Burglary and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 12999.  He arrived at CSG a week later when shown as 26 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant, with no prior convictions and literate. William was released 28 April 1880 with remission.  There is no further information. 

McLEOD; John

Convict shipping records show John originally arrived in NSW aboard the Guildford, (date unknown), and then in VDL on 18 November 1845 aboard the Governor Philip from Norfolk Island.  On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty of Burglary & Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 876.  He arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts when shown as 56 years-old, a barber, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released 2 December 1880, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Hammersley at Hobart, 15 September 1873.  It also revealed a man of this name died at Hobart, 29 August 1893 aged 76 years.  There is no further information. 

McMAHON; Owen

Convict shipping records show Owen arrived in VDL aboard the Hydrabad (2) on 26 August 1849 from Kingston, Ireland.  On 7 May 1874 he was found guilty at LGS of Burglary and sentenced to Five Years.  His warrant number 10581.  He did not arrive at CSG until 28 May when shown as 59 years-old, a basket-maker, Catholic with one (?) prior conviction and could only read. Owen was released 10 May 1878, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston, 9 August 1881, aged 66 years.  There is no further information.

MORAN; John

John originally arrived in NSW aboard the Florentia apparently as a soldier of the 99th Regiment.  It appears he was sent to Norfolk Island in 1836 (either as a soldier or convict) and in May 1841 was tried in Sydney for an undisclosed offence and returned to Norfolk Island.  John later arrived in VDL from Norfolk Island aboard the Lady Franklin on 12 October 1845 with a TOL.  On 16 June 1881 he was found guilty in the LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Eight Years in gaol.  His warrant number was 13923.  He arrived at CSG eight days later when shown as 70 years-old, a harness-maker, Protestant.  He had three or more prior convictions and was literate.  John was released with a TOL, 22 December 1887. (See Died in Custody) 

MUMFORD; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Augusta Jessie (1) on 22 January 1835 from Portsmouth.  As he is shown holding a CP he possibly arrived here from NSW in another vessel.  On 10 September 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years.  His warrant number 12072.  He arrived at CSG, 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts when shown as 66 years-old, a house servant, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read. William was released with a TOL, 8 February 1878, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 30 December 1881, aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

ORRIN; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Equestrian (1) on 2 May 1844 from London.  On 9 December 1884 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Seven Years.  His warrant number 15569.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released, 7 May 1890 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Elizabeth Cooper at Hobart, 12 May 1892. He is shown as 61 years-old and Elizabeth, 33 years-old.   There is no further information. 

PENNINGTON; James (transported as PINNINGTON)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Westmoreland on 12 September 1841 from Sheerness.  On 28 November 1876 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 11673. He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 53 years-old, a farm labourer, Protestant with one (?) prior conviction and illiterate.  James was released 1 October 1878.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Bothwell, 28 January 1897, aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

PRICE; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in Australia aboard the Triton on 19 December 1842 from London.  As he is shown holding a CP he possibly arrived here from NSW in another vessel.  On 26 June 1862 he was found guilty of Burglary and sentenced to a Life of Penal Servitude (a Commutation).  His warrant number 900.  He arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts when shown as 55 years-old, a tailor, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released with a TOL, 2 July 1879.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married a Mary Driscoll at Longford, 28 January 1851.  He is shown as 30 years-old and Mary, 37 years-old.  A William Price also died at Hobart on 28 May 1897, aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

RIELLY; Thomas (transported as REILLY)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Isabella Watson on 3 August 1842 from Dublin.  On 18 December 1877 he was found guilty at LGS of Burglary and Housebreaking and sentenced to a Six Years. His warrant number 12199.  He arrived at CSG ten days later when shown as 61 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. Thomas was released with remission on 17 March 1882.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married an Elizabeth Roberts at Hobart, 29 May 1854.  He is shown as 32 years-old and Elizabeth, 35 years-old.  A Thomas Reilly died at Hamilton on 14 December 1883, aged 65 years.  There is no further information. 

ROE; Edward

Native-born Edward was found guilty on 1 September 1873 of Feloniously Receiving and Burglary and sentenced to Six Years plus Four Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 894.  He arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts when shown as 22 years-old, a baker, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate. Edward was released 4 February 1878 with remission after serving less than half his sentence.

A search of BDM records show an Edward Roland Roe married a Henrietta Maria Norman at Hobart, 24 October 1877.  He is shown as 23 years-old and Elizabeth, 27 years-old.  An Edward Roe died at Hobart on 8 May 1899, aged 43 years.  There is no further information.

SHARP; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Oriental Queen on 19 February 1853 from Plymouth.  On 13 December 1881 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to a Six Years. His warrant number 14124.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 63 years-old, a shoemaker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. It appears William was escorted to Launceston, 21 February 1882 to face further charges. For some unknown reason he did not return to CSG until 21 March 1883 and was eventually released, 15 June 1886, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 2 July 1889, aged 72 years.  There is no further information. 

SIMPSON; Thomas

Native-born Thomas was found guilty at the LSC on 7 April 1881 of Burglary and sentenced to Two Years and Six Months.  His warrant number 13846.  He arrived at CSG a week later when shown as 19 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and literate. It appears Thomas also received an extra eight days for a possible gaol offence.  He was released 13 October 1883.  There is no further information. 

SINGLETON; Henry aka SELLERTON

Convict shipping records show Henry arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Kennaway (2) on 28 May 1851 from Portsmouth.  On 7 November 1883 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to 14 Years.  His warrant number 15028. He arrived at CSG ten days later when shown as 71 years-old, a tinsmith, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  There is no release date as the gate-book finished at the end of 1890.  It is also noted Henry received a further 14 Days for gaol offences.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston, 14 December 1898, aged 87 years.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Montagu on 9 December 1852 from Plymouth.  On 8 March 1876 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Six Years.  His warrant number 11390. He arrived at CSG the same (?) day when shown as 47 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Henry was released 9 June 1880 with remission.

However, on 25 August 1887 Thomas was again found guilty in the LSC of Burglary and sentenced to a further Six Years.  His warrant number 16894.  He arrived at CSG six days later when shown as 58 years-old.  There is no release date as the gate-book finished at the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records shows a number of marriages for this name.  The records also show a person of this name died at Hobart, 31 March 1893, aged 64 years.  There is no further information.

STEWART; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the London (2) on 19 March 1851 from Kingston, Ireland.  On 8 January 1880 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 13258. He arrived at CSG eight days later when shown as 49 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Thomas was discharged to the Insane Hospital, New Norfolk; 21 February 1881.  There is no further information.

SWAN; Tasman

Native-born Tasman was found guilty at the HSC on 26 July 1887 of Burglary and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 16853.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 19 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Tasman was released 25 June 1889 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Grace Dyer at Hobart, 18 December 1889.  Both are shown as 21 years-old. There is no further information. 

THOMAS; George aka BROWN or WILSON (transported as WILSON)

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Maria Somes (2) on 9 August 1850 from Portsmouth.  On 12 June 1884 at LSC he was found guilty of Burglary and sentenced to Three Years.  His warrant number 15368. He arrived at CSG six days later when shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  George was released 11 December 1886 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston, 22 December 1898, aged 75 years. There is no further information.

THOMPSON; William

Native-born William was found guilty at the LSC on 5 June 1873 of Burglary and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur.  His warrant number 10757.  He arrived at CSG on 20 October 1874 when shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released 4 October 1876 with remission.

A search of BDM records shows a person of this name born at Launceston, 21 July 1853 and there is the possibility William married a Kate Carroll at Launceston, 18 October 1890.  He is shown as 38 years-old and Kate, 29 years-old. There is no further information. 

WALDEN; James

Gate-book records show James arrived in Tasmania aboard the Illione from NSW, possibly early in 1880, as a free convict.  On 17 June 1880 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Three Years.  His warrant number 13479.  He arrived at CSG eight days later when shown as 23 years-old, a tinsmith, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  James was released 16 October 1882 with remission.  There is no further information. 

WARREN; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Cornwall on 11 June 1851 from Portsmouth.  On 15 May 1883 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Three Years.  His warrant number 14838. He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  George was released 16 February 1886 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married a Rosina Davies at Victoria (Huonville), 21 January 1878.  He is shown as 50 years-old and Rosina, 29 years-old. There is no further information. 

WEBSTER; John

Native-born John was found guilty at the HSC on 27 April 1881 of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Four Years.  His warrant number 13876.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 19 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  John was released 26 October 1884 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 21 December 1895, aged 36 years.  There is no further information. 

WEBSTER: Robert, see DOUGLAS 

WILSON; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 4 October 1841 aboard the David Clarke from Plymouth.  On 11 November 1880 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Six Years.  His warrant number 13670.  He arrived at CSG on 29 November when shown as 77 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  With less than half his sentence completed, and for reasons not stated, Thomas was released 6 May 1883.

A search of BDM records shows a number of deaths for a person of this name.  There is no further information.

WRIGHT; Alexander

Gate-book records show Alexander arrived in Tasmania aboard the Elderslie (possibly on or around January 1887), as a free convict.  On 22 August 1889 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 17870.  He arrived at CSG six days later when shown as 29 years-old, a fireman (ship?), Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  There is no release date as the gate-book finished at the end of 1890. There is no further information.