ABEL; Henry

Convict shipping records show native-born Henry arrived in Tasmania aboard the Isabella (date unknown), possibly from NSW.  On 26 March 1879, whilst serving a four month sentence for deserting his vessel, he was found guilty at Hobart of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to One Month in Chains.  His warrant number 12745.  He had arrived at CSG 8 February when shown as 19 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  Henry was released 13 September. There is no further information.  (See Prisoners in Chains) 

ATKINSON; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 27 May 1879 he was found guilty at Hobart of Escaping from the Cascades Depot and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12917.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 63 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  George was released 26 June.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name died at Hobart, 19 August 1890 aged 75 years.  There is no further information.  (See Court, To Port, To CSG)

ATKINSON; James

Native-born James, presumably a boy, was found guilty 26 September 1888 of Absconding from the Training School and remanded in custody.  His age or any other details are not shown only that he was discharged to the Police Office Hobart, 29 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born Emu Bay, 20 April 1881.  There are no further details.  (See Young Offenders) 

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 25 November 1875 he was found guilty of Escaping from the Commissariat Store and sentenced to Six Months.  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.  Robert was released 6 March 1878, presumably with remission.  There is no further information.  (See Burglary Offences) 

BRIDGES; James

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL 5 February 1841 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London.  On 14 May 1878 he was found guilty of Escaping Lawful Custody.  Unfortunately, there is no further information as a page had been removed from the gate-book.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart 24 May 1883, aged 60 years.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part Nine) 

BRIGHT; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Louisa from NSW 26 April 1846.  He had originally arrived in NSW aboard the Asia. William aged 55, Escaped from Lawful Custody 19 July 1876 and upon his recapture at New Norfolk presumably on 25 July was sentenced to Three Years in Chains.  He arrived at CSG four days later when shown as 56 years-old, a millwright, Protestant with three or more convictions and was literate.  William was transferred to Port Arthur 9 August 1876.  He was eventually released 31 March 1880 with remission.  There is no further information.  (See Prisoners in Chains)

BRODIE; Thomas

Native-born Thomas, whilst serving a sentence for assault, was found guilty at Launceston, 13 November 1877 of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12240.  He didn’t arrive at CSG until 25 January 1878 when shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released 5 April 1878.  There is no further information.  (See Prisoners in Chains) 

BROWN; Charles

Charles, also native-born, was found guilty at Hobart 23 June 1876 of Escaping Lawful Custody – 20 June and sentenced to 14 Days.  Charles had been serving a 14 day sentence for beating his wife.  He was returned to CSG the same day when shown as 25 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Charles was released 10 July. (It is noted he absconded from the Government Quarry)

Charles appears again 26 April 1877 charged with Escaping Lawful Custody (from the Government House Gang) and upon being found guilty received another 14 Day sentence. His warrant number 917. Charles was released 10 May.

A search of BDM records show a number of birth and marriage possibilities. 

BROWN; John

Three men of this name are shown on the convict shipping records as arriving in VDL 28 May 1851 aboard the Lady Kennaway (2) from Portsmouth.  Another is shown arriving 13 February 1835 aboard the Lady Kennaway (1) from Cork, Ireland.   On the 13 May 1876 this person was found guilty of Absconding Lawful Custody and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 11475.  He arrived at CSG four days later and shown as a sawyer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 14 March 1878.

A search of BDM records shows several marriage possibilities and a death at Launceston, 16 September 1891, aged 60 years.  (See Rural Offences Part Ten) 

BRYAN; Thomas

Gate-book records show Thomas arrived in Tasmania aboard the Eliza, (date unknown), as a free convict.  On 9 January 1877 he was found guilty at Swansea of Absconding Lawful Custody and was sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11748. He arrived at CSG 17 January when shown as 25 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and could only read.  Thomas was released with remission 31 October 1877.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part Two) 

BUMSTEAD; William

Gate-book records show William arrived in Tasmania aboard the Mary, holding a CP.  On 7 January 1876 he was found guilty of Absconding from the Brickfields and sentenced to One Week.  His warrant number 11300. He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was discharged to the Cascades Depot the following day.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part Nine) 

BURNS; William

Gate-book records show William was a free convict.  On 5 January 1877 he was found guilty of Absconding from the Brickfields and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11727. He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 30 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and could only read.  William was released 3 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born Hobart Town, 16 September 1846.  Two deaths are also shown, one at New Norfolk, 9 February 1889, aged 41 years and the other at Gordon, 12 August 1888 aged 40 years.  There is no further information. 

COFF; Herbert

Gate-book records show Herbert arrived in Tasmania aboard the Lufra, (date unknown), as a free convict.  On 5 March 1889 he was found guilty of Absconding – 27 February whilst serving a sentence for breaching the Merchant Seaman Act. He received an additional Two Months.  His warrant number 17561. He had arrived at CSG 2 February when shown as 27 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  Herbert was released 21 May.  There is no further information.  (See Maritime Misdemeanours)

COURTNEY; Henry (transported as COURTNAY)

Convict shipping records show Henry arrived in VDL 1 April 1838 aboard the Moffatt (2) from Woolwich.  On 13 July 1880 he was found guilty at Hobart of Absconding from the Brickfields and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 13492.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 68 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one (?) prior conviction and literate.  Henry was released 19 July.

A search of BDM records show a person with this name may have married a Johanna Mack at Launceston, 25 March 1861.   He is shown as 40 years-old and Johanna, 24 years-old.  A death for a Henry Courtney is recorded at Hobart, 7 November 1883, aged 68 years.  There is no further information.

DORAN; Albert

Gate-book records show Albert arrived in VDL aboard the Blenheim (4) as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records failed to find a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 18 February 1874 Albert was found guilty of Absconding from Gang – 2 February and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 10977.  He had been serving a four year sentence at Port Arthur for larceny in a dwelling. He arrived at CSG 10 March 1875 when shown as 47 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Albert was released 16 February 1877.

A search of BDM records show an Albert Doran died at Hobart, 21 November 1890, aged 66 years.  There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)
 

DOUGLAS; Robert aka WELSH (See Burglary Offences)

DUFFY; James

Gate-book records show James arrived in Tasmania aboard the Duchess of Northumberland as a free settler, possible from NSW.  On 22 October 1878 he found guilty of Escaping from the Brickfields and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12588.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as being blind, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released 21 November.  James made two more escapes, one from the Cascades Depot 19 February 1881 and another from the same place, 19 May 1881.  He received a one month sentence on each occasion.  Considering he is shown as being blind, this appears to have been a remarkable effort.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Pts. 3, 8, 10 & 12) 

ELTON; Elijah aka NELMES; Elisha

Convict shipping records show Elijah arrived in VDL aboard the Emily (1) from London, 24 November 1842.  He was found guilty 27 April 1875 apparently whilst holding a TOL of Absconding from Gang and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11038. Elijah had already been serving twelve months on stealing offences.  Elijah is shown as 58 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released 28 March 1877.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Pts. 2, 5 & 10)

FINLAY; John aka FINNELLY or BROWN

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL 2 January 1849 aboard the Pestongee Bomangee from Dublin.  On 17 March 1874 he was found guilty, presumably at Port Arthur, of Escape whilst serving seven years for breaking and entering.  John received an extra Six Months for the escape.  He arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts when shown as 52 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was sent to the General Hospital 16 April 1878 and is shown dying there.  There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)

FINNEY; John aka FEENEY

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland on 20 December 1851.  John could possibly be described as something of an ‘escapologist’.  He was found guilty 21 February 1877 of Absconding from the Brickfields and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 788. John is shown as 56 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released 20 March.

On 1 October 1877 he was found guilty of Escaping from the Cascades Invalid Depot and sentenced to another 14 Days.  His warrant number 12089.

Whilst serving a sentence under the name of Feeney, John was again found guilty of Escaping from the Cascades Invalid Depot resulting in a One Month sentence. His warrant number 12312.

His final appearance before the courts took place 20 January 1881 when John was found guilty of Absconding from the Invalid Depot and sentenced to another month.  There is no further information.  (See Charitable Institution Breaches)

FISH; Isaac

Native-born Isaac, whilst serving 14 days for resisting police, was found guilty 3 October 1887 of Absconding from the Government House Gang and sentenced to One Month and Seven Days Solitary Confinement.  His warrant number 16916.  He had arrived at CSG 21 September when shown as 29 years-old, a stonemason, Protestant with two prior convictions and literate.  Isaac was released 14 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 14 June 1893, aged 35 years.  There is no further information.  (See Maritime Misdemeanours)

 FISHER; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL 25 December 1845 aboard the Stratheden from London.  On 10 September 1877 he was found guilty (presumably at Port Arthur while serving a twelve year sentence for forgery and burglary) of Escape and sentenced to Twelve Months in Chains.  His warrant number 11256.  He had arrived at CSG the preceding day when shown as 44 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. (See Burglary Offences)

FLEMING; James aka THOMAS

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL 26 May 1853 aboard the last convict ship to VDL, the 630–ton St. Vincent from London. While serving a six month sentence for stealing, James was found guilty 7 August 1874 of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to another Six Months.  His warrant number 10665.  He arrived at CSG 12 August when shown as 40 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot 20 May 1876.

Gate-book records also show James received further sentences whilst in gaol of six months each for escape on two occasions, and six months for larceny, therefore explaining why his discharge was delayed.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston, 25 October 1882 aged 45 years.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part Nine)

FORD; Charles

Native-born Charles was found guilty 11 December 1888 of Absconding while serving a seven year sentence for assault with intent to rob.  His sentence in this instance is not shown.  His warrant number 16355.  Charles is shown as 25 years-old, a seaman, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate.  His release date is not shown as the gate-book ceased at the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show a Charles Edward Ford born Hobart, 24 June 1861.  There is no further information.  (See Young Offenders)

 GARDINER; C. J. (Charles)

Charles, also native-born, was found guilty 29 June 1878 of Escaping – 29 June and received Three Days with Hard Labour.  His warrant number was 12441.  Charles was serving a one month sentence for non-payment of wages and is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and was illiterate. He was released 20 July.

A search of BDM records only shows that a person of this name married an Amelia Edith Reynard (a minor) at Hobart, 7 June 1875. There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part One)

GORMAN; Charles (transported as GORMIN)

Convict shipping records show Charles arrived in VDL 19 March 1851 aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland. On 16 May 1876 he was found guilty of Absconding from the Brickfields and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11472.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 80 years-old, a tin-man, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Invalid Depot the following day.  Charles had been serving a six month sentence for being idle and disorderly.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 16 April 1882, aged 85 years.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Pts. 7, 8, & 11)

GRAHAM; Henry

Native-born Henry was found guilty 19 September 1877 of Escaping from the Boys Home and received a Four Day sentence.  His warrant number 12075.  Henry is shown as 11 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released to the Boys Home, 22 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born Richmond, 12 January 1865.  There is no further information.  (See Young Offenders)

 GREEN; Thomas

Thomas, another native-born, was found guilty 19 September 1877 of Escaping from the Boys Home and received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number 12076.  Thomas is shown as 12 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released to the Boys Home, 25 September. There is no further information.  (See Young Offenders)

HUGHES; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL 22 December 1846 aboard the Garland Grove (port of departure not shown).  On 28 May 1875 he was found guilty of Escaping and sentenced to One Year.  His warrant number 870.  John had been serving four years at Port Arthur for robbery in a building. He is shown as 67 years-old, a cripple, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was discharged to the Hospital for the Insane at New Norfolk, 5 February 1879.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person of this name at Hobart, 21 November 1884 aged 70 years.  There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)

JACKSON; James

Native-born James was found guilty 5 February 1877 of Absconding while serving a three month sentence for stealing. This resulted in a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 778.  James arrived back at CSG 14 February when shown as 17 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 4 June. 

There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part Two)

 JOHNSON; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in Tasmania aboard the Elizabeth & Henry, (date unknown), as a free convict.  On 13 May 1879 he was found guilty at Hobart of Escaping from the Invalid Depot and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 12896. He had arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 30 years-old, blind, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  John was released 12 June.

On 24 July 1877 John had been found guilty of Absconding from the Pauper Establishment and sentenced 14 Days. His warrant number 12003. He was released 6 August 1877. There is no further information.

KILPATRICK; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL 31 July 1852 aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) from Plymouth.  On 18 March 1875 he was found guilty (presumably at Hobart) of Larcenies and Absconding and sentenced to Two Years on the first charge and Four Months 26 Days on the other.  His warrant number 10991. He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 48 years-old, a cook/baker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released 29 August 1876 but was re-arrested on house-breaking charges.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Ross at Fingal, 24 November 1860.  There is no further information.

LANGTON; John

Originally sentenced 9 January 1873 to seven years for indecent assault, John was found guilty 7 April 1876 of Attempting to Escape and sentenced to Three Months in Chains.  His warrant number 11257.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 45 years-old, a farm labourer, Protestant with one (?) prior conviction and literate.  John had arrived in VDL on board the Maria Somes (2) 9 August 1850.  He was released 15 January 1879. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Hooley at Longford, 13 October 1863.  He is shown as 33 years-old and Mary Ann, 37 years-old. There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)

MAILEY; William

Native-born William was found guilty 25 January 1881 of Absconding from the Boys Home resulting in a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 13750. He is shown as being a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate. William was released 7 February.

A search of BDM records failed to find anyone of this name in the records.  Alternative spellings were also tried with no success.   There is no further information.  (See Young Offenders)

MARSDEN; William (transported as JOHNSON)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL 23 August 1846 aboard the Palmyra from Portsmouth.  On 12 April 1875 while serving a five years sentence, he was found guilty of Escaping Custody – 8 April and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 10391. He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 47 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was discharged to the Cascades Depot, 11 September 1876.

A search of BDM records show a William Marsden [sic] married an Elizabeth Devine at Hobart, 29 September 1856. The Johnson name proved rather difficult as there were numerous possibilities for both marriages and deaths. There is no further information. (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)

McBRIDE; Dominick

Convict shipping records show Dominick arrived in VDL 18 January 1846 aboard the Samuel Boddington from Kingston, Ireland.  On 17 July 1876 while serving a ten year sentence for uttering, he was found guilty of Attempted Escape – 8 July and sentenced to a further Eight Months.  His warrant number 11971. Dominick is shown as 55 years-old, a stone-mason, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was eventually released 15 March 1882 with remission.

A search of BDM records shows the death of a person of this name at Hobart, 23 December 1886 aged 72 years.  There is no further information.

McCORMACK; James

Native-born James was found guilty 1 October 1877 of Escaping and sentenced to Six Months on top of the one year he was serving for larceny.  His warrant number 11971.  James arrived back at CSG the same day when shown as 20 years-old, a blacksmith, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  James was eventually released 30 November 1878.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born Westbury, 22 July 1858.  It also shows a person of this name married a Martha Burgess at Beaconsfield, 9 February 1889.  He is shown as 28 years-old and Martha, 21 years-old.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part One)

McHENRY; Richard

Another native-born, Richard was found guilty 11 June 1885 (presumably at Waratah) of Larceny and Escaping Police Custody.  He was sentenced to Twelve Months. His warrant number 15838.  Richard arrived at CSG on 22 July when shown as 21 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and was illiterate.  Richard was released on 10 April 1886 with remission.

A search of BDM records shows a person of this name was born Launceston, 23 October 1863.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part One)

McKAY; William aka ROSS (See Rural Offences Part Eleven)

McNAMARA; Peter (See Rural Offences Pts. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 & Charitable Institution Act)

McPHILLIPS; John (See Rural Offences Part Four)

METCALF; John

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL 28 May 1851 aboard the Lady Kennaway (2) from Portsmouth.  On 5 June 1876 while serving a one month sentence for being idle and disorderly, he was found guilty of Attempted Escape and sentenced to a further Month.  His warrant number 11504.  He arrived back at CSG five days later when shown as 55 years-old, a groom, Protestant with two (?) prior convictions and literate. John was released 24 July.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Campbell Town, 21 September 1884 aged 64 years.  There is no further information.

MILLS; Edward

Native-born Edward was found guilty 23 June 1876 of Escaping from Gang – 6 June while serving a six month sentence for stealing. He received a further Three Months.  His warrant number 11396.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 22 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Edward was released 4 January 1877.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Charlotte Williams at Green Ponds (Kempton), 25 November 1878.  He is shown as 24 years-old and Charlotte, 23 years-old.   The records also show the birth of an Edward Mills at Hobart, 26 July 1855.  There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part Eight)

OWENS; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL 18 November 1831 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (1) from Sheerness.  On 18 December 1874 while serving a twelve year sentence for house-breaking and larceny, he was found guilty of Attempted Escape (presumably at Port Arthur) and sentenced to a further Six Months.  His warrant number 880.  He arrived at CSG with most of the Port Arthur prisoners 17 April 1877 when shown as 66 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was released 7 March 1883.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married an Elizabeth Bell at Launceston, 16 July 1862.  Both are shown as adults. There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)

PARKER; Frederick aka CLEARY

Gate-book records show Frederick arrived in Tasmania aboard the Esk, (date unknown), as a free convict.  On 15 April 1886 he was found guilty at CSG of Escaping Lawful Custody while serving two years for valueless cheques.  He received another Twelve Months for his trouble.  His warrant number is not shown.  Frederick had arrived at CSG the previous day after being re-captured by Constable Young at Victoria (Huonville).  He is shown as 26 years-old, a clerk, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  Frederick was released 14 September 1888.  There is no further information.

PEARCE; George (transported as PEARSE)

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL 12 November 1836 aboard the Lady Nugent from London.  On 5 October 1875 he was found guilty at LGS of Absconding while serving five years for being unlawfully on premises at night.  George received Six Months.  A further attempt at escape resulted in another Eleven Months added to his sentence.  His warrant number 11216. George had arrived at CSG on 30 October when shown as 55 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to Port Arthur 29 September 1876.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Mary Swan at Avoca, 3 August 1847.  He is shown as 27 years-old and Mary, 20 years-old.  The search also revealed a person of this name died at Hobart 15 February 1893, aged 74 years. There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)

PILFORD; William aka PINFIELD (transported as PINFOLD)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL 17 March 1841 aboard the Lady Raffles from Portsmouth.  On 9 February 1877 he was found guilty at Hobart of Absconding from the Brickfields and received a One Week sentence. His warrant number 770.  There is no mention of any prior sentence.  William arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 57 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 17 February but was again charged with the same offence 5 March.  His warrant number 804.  This time William received Three Months.  He was eventually released 4 June.

A search of BDM records show a William Pilford may have married an Elizabeth Brown at Hobart, 22 June 1860.  He is shown as 33 years-old and Elizabeth, 30 years-old.  There is no further information.

PUNEFOY; William (transported as PUREFOY)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL 12 August 1851 aboard the Royal Saxon (port of departure not shown).  It is possible he may have arrived from NSW as he is shown holding a CP. On 2 July 1879 he was found guilty at Hobart of Absconding from the Invalid Depot and sentenced to One Month. His warrant number 12968.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released 1 August.

A search of BDM records show a William Purefroy died at Hobart 10 June 1892, aged 75 years.  There is no further information.

QUINN; Bridget

Native-born Bridget was found guilty at Launceston 1 April 1890 of Damaging Property and Absconding and sentenced to Two Months on the first charge and Three Months on the second. Her warrant number 18253. Bridget arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 31 years-old, single, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Bridget was eventually released 31 July with remission.

A search of BDM records show numerous women of this name. There is no further information.

SCOTT; Daniel John

Convict shipping records show Daniel arrived in VDL 28 November 1850 aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland, Dorset.  On 17 February 1876, while serving seven years at Port Arthur for house-breaking and larceny he was found guilty of Escaping Lawful Custody on 23 February 1875. Daniel received a further Six Months. His warrant number 10377.  He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 61 years-old, a farm servant, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. Daniel was eventually released 8 May 1880. There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG)
 

SINCLAIR; Thomas

Gate-book records show Thomas arrived in Tasmania aboard the Remonstrant, (date unknown), as a free convict.  On 12 November 1883 he was found guilty of Absconding, apparently at Burnie, while serving twelve weeks for breaching the Merchant Seaman Act.  He received another Twelve Months.  His warrant number 15073.  Thomas didn’t arrive at CSG until 12 December when shown as 19 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate. Thomas was released 30 September 1884 with remission. There is no further information.  (See Maritime Misdemeanours)

SMITH; Robert

Convict shipping records show Robert arrived in VDL 13 February 1835 aboard the Lady Kennaway (1) from Cork, Ireland.  Robert was found guilty at Triabunna 28 July 1882, while serving a seven day sentence, of Attempting to Escape Lawful Custody.  This resulted in a One Month sentence.  Robert arrived at CSG 2 August when shown as 59 years-old, a mason, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 5.00 p.m. 26 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Evandale, 21 March 1888 aged 65 years.  (See Rural Offences Part Two)

SMITH; Thomas

Native-born Thomas was found guilty at Oatlands 24 April 1876 of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to Six Months. He had been serving a three month sentence for stealing.  His warrant number 11464. Thomas arrived at CSG 13 May when shown as 33 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  Thomas was eventually released 23 December with remission.  There is no further information.

SULLIVAN; Cornelius

Cornelius, also native-born, was found guilty 2 November 1881 of Absconding at Launceston and sentenced to 14 Days Solitary. His warrant number 14078.  It appears he had been serving a nine month sentence for larceny at Launceston.  Cornelius arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 28 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was eventually released 26 June 1882 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Sarah Mosely at Launceston, 23 August 1877.  Both are shown as adults.  A death for a Cornelius Sullivan is shown at Launceston; 24 November 1891 aged 38 years. There is no further information.
 

TAYLOR; George aka LANGSTON

George, another native-born, was found guilty Hobart, 26 July 1875 of Escaping from Gang and sentenced to Three Months. His warrant number 11067.  He had been at the House of Correction serving two years for house-breaking. George arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 21 years-old, a miner, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was eventually released 1 August 1877. It is noted he escaped from the Elwick race-course.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Launceston, 20 April 1854.  The search also shows a christening of a George Langston at Hobart, 27 February 1854. Also shown for a George Taylor was a marriage to a Catherine Hinks at Hobart, 25 April 1889.  He is shown as 32 years-old and Catherine, 30 years-old.  Another marriage for a George Taylor to an Ann Handford occurred at Hamilton, 22 April 1875.  Both are show as adults.  There is no further information.

WALMSLEY; Joseph

Convict shipping records show Joseph arrived in VDL on 21 May 1842 aboard the Isabella (2) from Woolwich.  On 24 July 1876 he was found guilty of Escaping from the Stone-shed and remanded in custody.  His warrant number 11440.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 49 years-old, a cook, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Joseph was discharged back to Port Arthur on 7 August where he had been serving an eight year sentence for housebreaking and stealing.  There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG/Prisoners in Chains/Rural Offences Part 12)

WEBSTER; John

Native-born John was found guilty at the Hobart on 17 August 1881 of Absconding and sentenced to Twelve Months with 21 Days Solitary.  His warrant number 13876.  He had arrived at CSG 27 April when shown as 19 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  John had been serving a four year sentence for burglary and larceny.  He 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.  (See Burglary Offences)

WHITE; George aka NUTT

George arrived in VDL using the surname Nutt on 3 July 1852 aboard the Fairlie from Plymouth.  On 3 April 1878 he was found guilty of Escaping – 29 March and sentenced to Three Months in Chains.  His warrant number 11889.  George had been serving ten years at Port Arthur for robbery of the person.  He arrived back at CSG the day after his sentence when shown as 44 years-old, a boatman, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  George had originally arrived at CSG with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners on 17 April 1877.  Undeterred, he again escaped on 28 February 1879.  Recaptured on 6 March he was again sentenced to another Three Months in Chains.  George was eventually released with remission on 6 January 1880.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Glamorgan, 18 December 1890 aged 60 years.  There is no further information.  (See To Court, To Port, To CSG/Prisoners in Chains) 

WHITE; James aka VALLELY

Gate-book records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Tory, (date unknown), as a free settler. On 29 January 1875 James, while serving a four year sentence for feloniously receiving, was found guilty at Launceston of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to One Month Solitary Confinement.  His warrant number 10987.  He arrived at CSG 13 March when shown as 48 years-old, a baker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 16 October 1878.

A search of BDM records shows several marriage possibilities. There is no further information.  (See Charitable Institution Act)

WINTER; Charles W. aka BENNETT

Native-born Charles was found guilty 3 September 1877 of Escaping Lawful Custody – 30 August resulting in a sentence of Six Months in Chains. His warrant number 908.  He arrived at CSG 18 April when shown as 27 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no (?) prior convictions and literate.  Charles had been serving a four year sentence for obtaining money by false pretences.  Apparently undeterred, he escaped again 7 April 1878 and it appears remained at large until around 21 June when he was again back in custody and sentenced to Nine Months in Chains.  Charles regained his freedom on 27 May 1886.

A search of BDM records shows a person of this name born Launceston, 19 October 1848.   There is no further information.  (See Prisoners in Chains) 

WINTERS; Henry

Native-born Henry was found guilty at Launceston 28 November 1878 of Escaping and sentenced to a further Six Months on top of the three years he was serving for stealing a whaleboat.  His warrant number 12727.  He arrived at CSG on 3 February1879 when shown as 34 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Henry was eventually released with remission 8 November 1879. There is no further information.  (See Rural Offences Part One)
 

WOODS; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in Australia aboard the Lady Nugent on 12 November 1836 from London.  It appears Thomas spent time at Norfolk Island as it is recorded he arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Franklin on 4 March 1846.  On 23 March 1876 he was found guilty of Escaping from the Cascades Depot and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11392.  Thomas arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 71 years-old, a coachman/groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was released on 2 January 1878.  It is noted that he was serving 18 months for stealing 14/- ($1.40). There is no further information.

(See To Court, To Port, To CSG)