ARMSTRONG; Richard

Convict shipping records show Richard arrived in VDL aboard the Cressy from Plymouth on 20 August 1843.  On 17 October 1872 he was found guilty of Manslaughter and sentenced to Fifteen Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10756. Richard eventually arrived at CSG on 20 October 1874, when shown as 55 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  Richard was eventually released on 16 April 1880, presumably with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Emu Bay; 31 March 1895 aged 79 years. There is no further information.

CURTIS; Richard

Native-born Richard was found guilty at the LSC on 16 April 1885 of Manslaughter and sentenced to Four Years.  His warrant number 15742.  He arrived at CSG six days later when shown as 40 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Richard was discharged to the Launceston Gaol on 5 February 1888 presumably prior to release.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born Launceston, 20 November 1842.  The records also show two marriages, one to a Mary Ann Stewart at Launceston, 28 April 1866 and the second to an Elizabeth Rebecca Tresider, also at Launceston on 4 August 1888.  There is no further information. 

DOUGLAS; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Joseph Somes (1) from London on 20 May 1846. On 28 February 1882 he was found guilty at the LSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Eight Years. His warrant number 14258. He arrived at CSG on 8 March when shown as 65 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James did not complete his sentence as he died at CSG, 2 January 1886.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name possibly married a Margaret Woods at Oatlands; 4 May 1863.  He is shown as 40 years-old and Margaret, 30 years-old.  There is no further information. 

DOWNS; George

Gate-book records show George arriving in VDL aboard HMS Anson as a free settler but a search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this information.  On 15 May 1883, George was found guilty in the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 14857.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 66 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate. George was released on 19 April 1884 with remission.  There is no further information. 

DUNCAN; Peter

Gate-book records show Peter arrived in Tasmania aboard the Lorna Doone, (possibly early in 1878) as a free convict.  On 26 February 1878 he was found guilty in the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 12280.  He arrived at CSG on 2 March when shown as 50 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Peter was released on 25 April.  There is no further information.

HEFFERMAN; Michael (transported as HEFFERNAN)

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland on 19 March 1851. On 13 May 1890 he was found guilty at the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Life.  His warrant number 18277. He had arrived at CSG on 23 April 1890 when shown as 69 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  A notation, apparently added some ten years after the gate-book was closed, states that Michael was released on 12 May 1900 with remission.  There is no further information. 

HILL; George

Native-born George was charged at the HSC on 24 July 1889 with Manslaughter and was to Bound to await Judgment.  His warrant number 17817.  He had arrived at CSG on 17 July when shown as a contractor, Protestant and illiterate.  No entry appears for age or prior convictions. George was released to bail on 18 July prior to appearing in the HSC. As there are no further entries, presumably George was found not guilty.

A search of BDM records shows three births for a person of this name.  The records also show a number of marriages and a death at Hobart, 25 May 1894 aged 41 years. 

JEFFREY; Mark (transported as JEFFERY)

Convict shipping records show Mark arrived in VDL aboard the Eliza from London.  After a short stay he was taken to Norfolk Island.  When the penal settlement was closed in 1853 he was moved back to VDL and was eventually released with a CP. On 13 February 1872 he was charged with the Willful Murder of James Hunt.  At the conclusion of his trial, Mark was found guilty at the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Life.  His warrant number 897.  After spending some time at Port Arthur, Mark arrived at CSG on 17 April 1877 when shown as 55 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Mark was transferred to Launceston with a TOL on 23 December 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 18 July 1894 aged 68 years.  There is no further information. 

LANGLEY; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the John Renwick from Spithead on 11 April 1843.  On 15 July 1873 he was found guilty at the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 11437.  George was transferred to CSG arriving on 20 April 1876 when shown as 52 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  George was returned to Port Arthur on 8 August 1876. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 13 January 1883 aged 59 years.  There is no further information.

McNAMEE; James (transported as McNAMER)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland on 19 March 1851. On 7 February 1888 he was found guilty at the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Six Years.  His warrant number 17089. He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 69 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. No release date is shown as the book closed at the end of 1890.  There is no further information. 

MEAD; John

Native-born John was found guilty at the HSC on 17 November 1877 of Manslaughter and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12162.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 20 years-old, a cab driver, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  John was released on 26 December. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Emily Elizabeth Phillips at Hobart, 5 August 1878.  He is shown as 21 years-old and Elizabeth, 18 years-old.  There is no further information. 

O’BRIEN; Richard

Richard, also native-born, was charged at the Bellerive Police Office on 22 November 1890 of Manslaughter and remanded.  His warrant number 18610.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 25 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Richard was discharged to the police a week later on 29 November.  It appears he was found not guilty as his name does not appear again unless he was sentenced after the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Mary Ethel Price at Evandale, 8 February 1899.  He is shown as 35 years-old and Mary, 17 years-old.  There is no further information. 

PARKER; Edwin (Robert)

Yet another who was native-born, Edwin, apparently known as Robert, was found guilty in the LSC on 4 November 1886 of Manslaughter and sentenced to 15 Years.  His warrant number 16496.  He arrived at CSG six days later when shown as 25 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  No release date is shown as the gate-book ceased at the end of 1890.  There is no further information. 

RONAYNE; Richard aka RAWLINGSON

Convict shipping records show Richard arrived in VDL aboard the HMS Anson from Plymouth on 4 February 1844.  On 13 May 1890 he was found guilty at the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Life.  His warrant number 18215. He had originally arrived at CSG on 17 March but was not tried until 13 May.  Richard is shown as 72 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one (?) prior conviction and literate.  For some unexplained reason it appears he was released on 12 November 1890!

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 11 July 1890 aged 72 years.  There is no further information.

SHEERAN; Francis (transported as SHEAGHAN)

Convict shipping records show Francis arrived in VDL aboard the North Briton from Dublin on 4 April 1843.  On 23 July 1878 he was found guilty at the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Eight Years.  His warrant number 12481.  He arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 66 years-old, a farm labourer, Catholic with one (?) prior conviction and illiterate.  Francis died at CSG on 22 June 1879. There is no further information. 

STEERS; Emanuel

Native-born Emanuel was found guilty at the HSC on 15 May 1877 of Manslaughter and sentenced to Four Months.  His warrant number 930.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 48 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Emanuel was released on 14 September.  There is no further information. 

THOMPSON; John

John, also native-born, was found guilty on 13 May 1890 of Manslaughter and sentenced to Life.  His warrant number 18185.  He had originally arrived at CSG on 26 February but like Richard Ronayne was not tried until 13 May.  John is shown as 38 years-old, a surveyor, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  John died at CSG four days before Richard Ronayne on 7 July.

A search of BDM records show a John Thomas Thompson born at Oatlands, 29 December 1851.  The records also show a possible marriage to an Isabella Sarah Gilbert at Launceston, 12 March 1878.  He is shown as 25 years-old and Isabella, 20 years-old.  There is no further information.