ATKINSON; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 13 April 1888 he was found guilty at the Police Office Hobart of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17149.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 73 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  George was released on 12 May.

The following year on 8 August 1889, George was again found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to another month.  He is now shown as 79 years-old and was released 7 September.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart on 19 August 1890, aged 75 years.  There is no further information.

BENWELL; William Mucklow

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 4 September 1834 aboard the William Metcalfe from Portsmouth.  On 1 April 1890 William was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18246.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 76 years-old, a baker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  William was released on 30 April.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart on 25 November 1896, aged 80 years.  There is no further information. 

BURNS; Thomas

Gate-book records show Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Templar as a free settler. A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 7 August 1886 Thomas was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16371.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 69 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released on 6 September.

Thomas was found guilty of the same offence on 28 March 1887 and sentenced to another month.   On this occasion he is shown as 76 years-old.  He was released on 24 April 1887.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name possibly married a Bridget Kennelly at New Norfolk on 17 October 1852.  Both are shown as 44 years-old.  A death for a man with this name is shown at Hobart on 25 July 1888, aged 69 years.  There is no further information. 

CANE; Frederick

Gate-book records show Frederick arrived in VDL aboard the Kinnear as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 8 July 1887 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16829.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 65 years-old, a clerk, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  Frederick was released on 21 July.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name possibly married a Jane White at Hobart on 9 January 1855.  He is shown as 32 years-old and Jane, 31 years-old.  A death for a man with this name is shown at Hobart on 11 August 1899, aged 78 years. There is no further information. 

CLEARY; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 3 August 1842 aboard the Isabella Watson from Dublin. On 29 August 1885 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15872.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 61 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Thomas was released on 16 September.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for a person with this name.  The search also revealed several death possibilities.  There is no further information. 

CLIFFORD; Charles

Convict shipping records show Charles arrived in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 21 May 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16286.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 64 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Charles was released on 3 June.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart the following day, 4 June 1886 aged 65 years. There is no further information. 

COWLEY; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 28 November 1842 aboard the Moffatt (3) from Portsmouth.  On 9 May 1887 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16764.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 72 years-old, a bricklayer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  William was released on 8 June.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for a person with this name.  The search also revealed the death of a person with this name at Hobart, 5 August 1894 aged 79 years.  There is no further information. 

CURTIS; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 11 June 1851 aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth.  On 24 July 1885 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to Seven Days plus Seven Days.  His warrant numbers 15839–40.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 76 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Thomas was released on 6 August.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart, 26 July 1896 aged 88 years.  There is no further information. 

DOBSON; Mary A.

Gate-book records show Mary as native-born. On 16 August 1888, Mary was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  Her warrant number 17286.  She arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 23 years-old, a servant, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Mary was released on 15 September.

Mary was again found guilty of the same offence on 23 October 1888 and sentenced to another month.   On this occasion she is shown as being 34 years-old and single.  Mary was released on 11 July.

Mary committed a further four breaches of the Act on 12 June 1889, 22 July 1889, 2 September 1889 and 8 October 1889, all resulting in one month sentences. There is no further information.

DORAN; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 23 September 1843 aboard the Asiatic from Sheerness. John was reconvicted for an unspecified offence in 1851 as Charles Knight. On 14 April 1885 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant numbers 15730.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 13 May.

John was convicted of again breaching the Act 9 October 1888 and received another one month sentence.  His warrant number 17389.  He is now shown as 77 years-old and was released on 8 November.  There is no further information. 

DUFFEY (DUFFY); James

James is shown in the gate-book as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Duke of Northumberland as a free settler.  It is possible he came from NSW as a free convict. James had quite a chequered history with numerous minor offences.  On 1 October 1881 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14032.  James arrived at CSG the same day when shown as being 29 years-old, blind, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 31 October.

James was back before the court on 11 November 1882 when again found guilty of breaching the Act and received another month.  His warrant number 14569. His occupation was now shown as a basket-maker.  James was released on 10 January 1883.

James committed a further eleven breaches of the Act between 1883 and 1889 all resulting in one month sentences. There is no further information. 

FARMER; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Cressy as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel. On 22 August 1881 John was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13984.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 71 years-old, a brick-maker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 21 September. There is no further information. 

FARRELL; Richard

Convict shipping records show Richard arrived in VDL on 25 May 1851 aboard the Alibi. The port of departure is not shown.  On 22 August 1881 he too was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13985. He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 66 years-old, a painter, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Richard was released with John Farmer on 21 September.

A search of BDM records show a Richard Farrell died at Hobart; 23 November 1890 aged 84 years.  There is no further information.

FAYERMAN; Thomas (transported as Francis)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 20 August 1843 aboard the Gilmore (3) from London.  On 7 October 1881 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to Three Days Solitary Confinement.  His warrant number 14043. He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 72 years-old, a clerk, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released on 10 October.

The following year on 8 December 1882, Thomas was again found guilty of breaching the Act and sentenced to 48 Hours Solitary Confinement.  His warrant number 14607.  One can only ponder as why he received solitary confinement.  Perhaps he had some kind of disease or needed protection.  Thomas was released on 10 December.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart, 19 June 1884 aged 76 years.  There is no further information. 

FEENEY; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 26 May 1853 aboard the last convict ship, the St. Vincent from London.  On 5 August 1885 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15848.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. Thomas was released on 18 August.

Thomas committed a further two breaches of the Act on 7 September 1888 and 21 August 1890.  All resulted in one month sentences.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart on 14 December 1892, aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

FINNEY; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 23 September 1884 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15480.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was released on 16 October.

This was the first of nine further breaches he committed between 1884 and 1889; each resulting in a one month sentence.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at New Norfolk on 19 May 1897, aged 74 years.  There is no further information.

HARRIS; James (Peter)

Gate-book records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Joseph Somes as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel. On 14 October 1884 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15496.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 66 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 27 October.

James was found guilty of the same offence on 29 January 1886, sentenced to another 14 Days and released on 11 February.

A search of BDM records shows several marriages for a person with this name.  There is no further information. 

HEFFERMAN; George

Native-born George was found guilty on 20 May 1890 of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 18307.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 26 years-old, an invalid, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  George was released on 2 June.

The following month on 4 July he was again found guilty of breaching the Act and received another 14 Days.  George was released on 17 July.  There is no further information. 

HOPKINS; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Constant as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  However, the records show an Anthony Hopkins arrived aboard the Constant on 26 August 1843.  It is possible Anthony changed his name.  On 4 August 1888, John was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17266.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions. There is no entry regarding literacy.  John was released on 3 September.

A search of BDM records show a John Hopkins possibly married a Maria Lugg at New Norfolk on 10 July 1854.  Both are shown as adults.  The death on the 11 August 1899 of a 79 year-old man with this name was recorded at New Norfolk. There is no further information. 

HORRIGAN; Michael

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL on 12 September 1841 aboard the Waverley (1) from Kingston, Ireland.  On 10 June 1890 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18341.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 75 years-old, a cook, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Michael was released on 9 July.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person with this name at Hobart on 3 May 1894, aged 83 years.  There is no further information.

HUGHES; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 22 December 1846 aboard the Garland Grove, the port of departure not shown.  On 6 June 1883 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14857.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 72 years-old, a baker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 5 July.

On 11 May 1886 John was again found guilty of the same offence, receiving another month.  His warrant number 16264.  He is now shown as 66 years-old and a cook.  John was released on 10 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married a Mary Ford at Hobart on 22 April 1867.  He is shown as 47 years-old and Mary, 48 years-old.  The death on the 23 January 1889 of a 69 year-old man with this name was recorded at Hobart. There is no further information. 

JOHNSON; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 20 March 1852 aboard the Aboukir from London. On 21 November 1890 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18608.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 66 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 20 December. There is no further information. 

KELLY; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Franklin, possibly in 1846 as a free settler.  On 10 February 1881, John was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13768.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 71 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read. John was released on 9 March. A search of BDM records shows several possible marriages and deaths. There is no further information. 

KIRBY; Michael

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL on 8 February 1844 aboard the Maitland from Plymouth.  On 10 November 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16491.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Michael was released on 23 November.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person with this name at New Norfolk on 5 May 1895, aged 78 years.  There is no further information.

LEE (LEAHY); John or Patrick

Gate-book records show John arrived in Tasmania aboard the Kempsie, (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 10 September 1886, John was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16416.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 48 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 9 October.

A few days after his release, John was in trouble again.  On 15 October he was convicted of the same offence and sentenced to another month.  His warrant number 16460.  John was released on 14 November.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person with this name at New Norfolk on 25 April 1895, aged 57 years.  There is no further information. 

MALLARD; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 21 July 1842 aboard the Candahar from Spithead.  On 16 March 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16131.  James arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 70 years-old, a groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 15 April.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Newmatch at Morven (Evandale) on 7 February 1851.  The man is shown as 34 years-old and Mary, 35 years-old.  A death is also shown for a man with this name at Hobart on 12 June 1896, aged 79 years.  There is no further information. 

McCAFFREY; Michael

Gate-book records show Michael arrived in VDL aboard the Isaac Watson as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel. On 22 May 1889, Michael was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17751.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one (?) prior conviction and illiterate. Michael was released on 21 June.  There is no further information. 

McLAUGHLIN; James

Native-born James was found guilty on 4 January 1883 of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14647.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 48 years-old, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  No occupation is shown.  James was released on 3 February.  There is no further information.

McNAMARA; Peter

Convict shipping records show Peter arrived in VDL on 4 April 1847 aboard the Eudora from Aden.  Peter was a soldier who was tried and found guilty at the Aden Court Martial in 1845.  On 10 June 1885 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15793.  Peter arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 78 years-old, a tinsmith, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 9 July.  There is no further information. 

MENZIES; Frederick

Native-born Frederick was found guilty on 25 January 1884 of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15129.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 49 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  Frederick was released on 3 February.  There is no further information. 

MILLER; Daniel

Convict shipping records show Daniel arrived in VDL on 23 October 1842 aboard the Kinnear (1) from Dublin.  On 5 March 1884 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15215.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 65 years-old, a cook, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Daniel was released on 4 April. There is no further information. 

MURPHY; Daniel

Convict shipping records show Daniel arrived in VDL on 7 April 1848 aboard the Gazelle.  Port of departure is not shown.  On 9 May 1887 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16763.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. Daniel was released on 8 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married an Anne Jordan at Fingal on 15 May 1854.  He is shown as 38 years-old and Anne, 25 years-old.  A death for a man with this name is shown at Hobart on 3 August 1894, aged 75 years. There is no further information. 

PIZEY; Robert (transported as PIZZEY)

Convict shipping records show Robert appears to have arrived in NSW on 21 September 1846 aboard the John Calvin from Woolwich.  He was possibly sent to Norfolk Island before arriving in VDL aboard the Tory in 1847.  On 21 August 1888 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17292.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 56 years-old, an invalid, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Robert was released on 18 September.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person with this name at New Norfolk on 28 December 1897, aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

POTTO; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 12 November 1848 aboard the Ratcliffe (2) from Spithead.  On 20 April 1882 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14333.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 65 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. James was released on 8 June.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name married a Sarah Garrett at Hobart on 9 October 1854.  He was 38 years-old and Sarah, 39 years-old.  There is no further information. 

REGAN; Denis

Convict shipping records show Denis is another who arrived in VDL on 26 May 1853 aboard the last convict ship, the St. Vincent from London.  On 19 July 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16337.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Denis was released on 18 August.

On 4 September 1890, Denis was again found guilty of breaching the Act and was only sentenced to 14 Days on this occasion.  His warrant number 18490.  He was released on 17 September. There is no further information. 

SAGE; Jonathon

Convict shipping records show Jonathon arrived in VDL on 16 May 1846 aboard the China from Woolwich.  On 16 December 1885 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15996.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a gardener, Protestant with one (?) prior conviction and illiterate. Jonathon was released on 15 January 1886.  There is no further information. 

SCOTT; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 28 November 1850 aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland, Dorset.  On 16 April 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16203.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 74 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 15 May.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person with this name at Hobart on 5 September 1893, aged 84 years.  There is no further information.

SCULLY; Henry

Convict shipping records show Henry arrived in VDL on 1 January 1847 aboard the Ramilles. It also appears he may have been a soldier as he was tried at a Launceston Court Martial in October 1847.  On 28 January 1888 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17070.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 73 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Henry was released on 27 February.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name possibly died at Hobart on 29 May 1888, aged 65 years.  There is no further information. 

SEEVEY; Edward also recorded as SELLY; Edward. Transported as SILVEY; Edward

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL on 18 January 1838 aboard the Neptune from London.  On 24 July 1883 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15430.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 66 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant with one (?) prior conviction and illiterate.  Edward was released on 6 August.

He is shown as breaching the Act again on 4 August 1884, receiving another 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number 15430.  Edward was released on 16 August.  There is no further information. 

SHEARER; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 14 November 1833 aboard the Isabella from Plymouth.  On 28 January 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16048.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 76 years-old, a tailor, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 27 February.

Two months later on 19 April, James was found guilty of the same offence and sentenced to another month.  His warrant number 16205.  He was released on 18 May.

A search of BDM records shows a person with this name possibly married a Mary Turner at Launceston on 22 November 1850.  Both are shown as adults.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; James

Gate-book records show James arrived in Tasmania aboard the Fairy Rock, (date unknown) as a free convict, possibly from NSW.  On 7 October 1887 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16938.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 50 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released on 20 October.

A search of BDM records shows a number of marriage possibilities and two possible deaths.  One death occurred at Portland, 3 February 1888 aged 52 years and the other at New Norfolk, 15 May 1896 aged 62 years. There is no further information. 

STEWART; William

Gate-book records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 29 January 1886 William was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16052.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 73 years-old, a miner, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 11 February.

William was again found guilty of breaching the Act on 18 September, receiving a One Month sentence on this occasion.  His warrant number 16422.  He was released 16 October.

A search of BDM records show two persons with this name died at Hobart, one on 14 January 1891 aged 79 years and the other on 12 July 1899 aged 86 years. There is no further information. 

SWEETMAN; Edward

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL on 24 August 1844 aboard the Cadet (1) from Dublin. On 12 October 1881 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number is not shown.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 53 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no (?) prior convictions and literate.  Edward was released on 25 October.

A search of BDM records show a death of a person with this name at Oatlands on 2 February 1891, aged 65 years.  There is no further information. 

WARD; William

Gate-book records show William arrived in Tasmania aboard the Caranjah, (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 20 October 1882, William was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to Four Days Solitary.  His warrant number 14534.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 55 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate. William was released on 24 October.

Nearly three years later, on 13 August 1885, he was found guilty of the same offence and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 15855.  William was released on 12 September.  There is no further information. 

WHITE; James

Gate-book records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Tory, (date unknown) as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 26 May 1890 James was found guilty at the Police Office Launceston of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18393.  He didn’t arrive at CSG until 16 July when shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 19 July.

A search of BDM records shows several marriage possibilities. There is no further information.

WHITEHOUSE; John G.

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Tory, (date unknown) as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel. On 10 April 1890 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 18264.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 73 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with one prior conviction and could only read.  John was released on 16 April.

A search of BDM records show a John George Whitehouse married a Jane Danton at Hobart, 9 July 1878.  He is shown as 57 years-old and Jane, 24 years-old.  There is no further information. 

WILLIAMS; John

Convict shipping records show two men of this name arrived in VDL on 8 January 1846 aboard the Mayda from Woolwich.   One was possibly sent to Norfolk Island before arriving in VDL aboard the Tory in 1847.  On 21 January 1889 one was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 17541.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 26 January.

A search of BDM records shows a number of marriage possibilities and a death at New Norfolk, 28 December 1890 aged 64 years. There is no further information.

WILSON; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 25 March 1831 aboard the Red Rover from Portsmouth.  On 16 March 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16132.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 80 years-old, a cook, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  John was released on 15 April.

A search of BDM records shows a person with this name possibly married an Elizabeth Calvert at Avoca on 19 October 1838.  Both are shown as adults.  A John Wilson died at Launceston; 12 November 1893 aged 86 years.  There is no further information.

WILSON; William (Stuckbury)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 3 October 1850 aboard the Nile from London. On 22 October 1884 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15507.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one (?) prior conviction and literate.  William was released on 21 November.

Nearly eighteen months later on 23 March 1886 he was found guilty of the same offence and received another One Month sentence. His warrant number 16140.  William was released on 22 April. 

A search of BDM records shows several marriage possibilities. There is no further information.

WOODS; Alexander (David)

Gate-book records show Alexander arrived in VDL aboard the London (2) as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  However, the records do show a David Woods arrived aboard the London (2) on 19 March 1851 from Kingston, Ireland.  Possibly David changed his name to Alexander. On 24 February 1885, Alexander was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15677.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 74 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Alexander was released on 9 March.

A search of BDM records show an Alex Woods died at Hobart, 17 February 1891 aged 80 years. There is no further information.

WOODS; Thomas aka WALSH (transported as WALSH)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 30 December 1845 aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (1) from Plymouth.  On 24 November 1886 he was found guilty of Breaching the Charitable Institution Act and sentenced to 14 Days. His warrant number 16513.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 62 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Thomas was released on 7 December.

A search of BDM records shows a person with this name possibly married a Mary Ann Lowes at Sorell on 30 June 1862.  He is shown as 38 years-old and Mary Ann, 16 years-old.  A Thomas Woods died at Hobart; 26 July 1894 aged 71 years.  There is no further information.