RICHMOND (93)

ALLEN; George

Native-born George was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly on 13 January 1876 and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11311.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 33 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  George was released on 12 April.  He died at CSG on 6 November 1880. There is no further information.

BALMFORTH (BAMFORD); James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 14 November 1833 aboard the Isabella (1) from Plymouth. On 19 June 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 11967.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 73 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  James was released on 25 June.  There is no further information. 

BARCLAY; George

Gate-book records show George arrived in VDL aboard the William Jardine as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 27 January 1885 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15641.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 75 years-old, a groom, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  George was released on 10 February.

Just under twelve months later, George was found guilty on 1 February 1886 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 16063.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as a seaman.  George was released on 30 April.  There is no further information. 

BARTLETT (BARTLEY); George

Convict shipping records revealed no George Bartlett arrived in VDL aboard the William Jardine (2) from Portland, Dorset on 14 November 1850.  The search did locate a Jabez Bartlett and a George Bartley who arrived on this vessel.  On 4 February 1889 a George Bartlett was found guilty of being Drunk etc. and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 17574.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 78 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  George was released on 9 February.  There is no further information. 

BATES; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 13 January 1842 aboard the Barossa (1) from Sheerness. On 21 January 1879 he was found guilty of Stealing Wood and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12717.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 48 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction. There is no entry regarding literacy.  He was released on 20 February.  There is no further information. 

BECK; William

Gate-book records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Somersetshire as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 29 August 1889 William was found guilty of being Drunk and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17880.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 70 years-old, a bricklayer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  William was released on 21 September.  There is no further information.

BENNETT; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 28 November 1850 aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland, Dorset. On 25 January 1881 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13752.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 23 April at 5.00 p.m.

A search of BDM records show a Thomas Samuel Bennett possibly married a Sarah Jane Hutchins at Hobart, 9 April 1874.  Thomas was 38 years-old and Sarah, 20 years-old.  There is no further information. 

BENNETT; Thomas (Junior?)

Native-born Thomas was found guilty of Larceny and Stealing Firewood on 5 March 1881 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13804.  He arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 17 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released on 4 April.

A search of BDM records shows two births for a person of this name.  One at Hobart on 17 June 1865, and the other at Deloraine on 23 March 1864. There is no further information. 

BENSON; Mary

Gate-book records show Mary arrived in VDL aboard the Asia as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard the vessel.  As Mary was single her married name is unknown.  On 9 January 1889 she was found guilty of Committing a Nuisance and sentenced to Seven Days.  Her warrant number 17522.  Mary arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 55 years-old, a widow, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Mary was released on 15 January.

On 1 October 1889 Mary was found guilty of being Drunk etc. and sentenced to another Seven Days.  Her warrant number was 17941.  Mary was released on 7 October.

A search of BDM records show a death for a person of this name at Hobart on 31 December 1897, aged 67 years.  There is no further information. 

BIRCHALL; George

Native-born George was found guilty of Default in Bail on 15 June 1887 and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 16814.  He arrived at CSG the same day when shown as 57 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  George was released on 21 June.  There is no further information. 

BRADY; Robert

Convict shipping records fail to show a Robert Brady arriving in VDL on 23 August 1839 aboard the Egyptian from London, but they do show a Thomas Brady.  On 27 April 1886 Robert was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16220.  He arrived at CSG three days later and shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 10 May.  There is no further information.
 

BRIDGE; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 5 February 1841 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London.  On 9 July 1881 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13943.  James arrived at CSG four days later when shown as 51 years-old, a bricklayer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 7 January 1882.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 24 May 1883, aged 60 years.  There is no further information. 

BRITTAIN; William

Native-born William was found guilty on 6 March 1886 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16122.  He arrived at CSG five days later when shown as 32 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  William was discharged on 16 March apparently on Habeas Corpus.  There is no further information. 

BROWN; John

Three men of this name are shown on the convict shipping records as arriving in VDL on 28 May 1851 aboard the Lady Kennaway (2) from Portsmouth.  Another is shown arriving on 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.  John was released on 14 March 1878.

A search of BDM records shows several marriage possibilities and a death at Launceston on 16 September 1891, aged 60 years. 

BROWN; Thomas   

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 21 September 1846 aboard the John Calvin from Woolwich.  They also show he arrived in VDL from Norfolk Island in June 1847.  On 24 February 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13321.  Thomas arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 65 years-old, a cook, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 4 April.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Ann Campbell at Brighton on 24 August 1857.   The man was 30 years-old and Ann, 26 years-old.  Two deaths are also recorded for a person of this name, both at Hobart.  One on 4 May 1887 aged 70 years, and the other on 9 June 1890 aged 73 years. There is no further information.

BURNS; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 2 February 1849 aboard the Blenheim (2) from Dublin.  On 16 September 1880 he was found guilty of Assaulting Police and Drunkenness and sentenced to Three Months and 14 Days.  His warrant number 13572.  William arrived at CSG two days later and shown as 55 years-old, a sweep, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 29 December.  There is no further information. 

CAHILL; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 9 June 1845 aboard the Elizabeth and Henry from Kingston, Ireland.  On 26 August 1875 he was found guilty of Larceny from a Dwelling and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 11158.  He arrived at CSG six days later when shown as 42 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Thomas absconded on 29 January 1876 and was recaptured at Devonport on 16 March. This resulted in a further Six Month sentence.  Thomas was eventually released on 6 April 1877.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 12 March 1886, aged 54 years.  There is no further information.

CHEESEMAN; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 25 August 1846 aboard the Lord Auckland (2) from Dublin.  On 9 August 1876 he was found guilty of Unlawful Purposes Police and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11571.  For some unknown reason he did not arrive at CSG until 30 August and shown as 73 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  Thomas was released on 8 September.  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 31 October 1887 he was found guilty of Indecent Behaviour and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16974.  Thomas arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 68 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 12 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Meehan at Richmond on 27 September 1852.   The man was 37 years-old and Mary, 21 years-old.  A death is also recorded for a person of this name at Fingal on 31 October 1895, aged 74 years.  There is no further information.

COGBELL David (transported as COCKBILL)

Convict shipping records show David arrived in VDL on 19 August 1836 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (2) from London.  On 19 November 1879 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13158.  He arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 64 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  David was released on 13 December.

Twelve months later on 17 November 1880, David was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13655.  David was released on 29 November.  There is no further information. 

CONLAN; Denis

Native-born Denis was found guilty on 13 October 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 16957.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  Denis was released on 12 January 1888.  There is no further information. 

COSTELLO; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 19 January 1841 aboard the Hindostan (2) from London.  On 31 January 1888 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 17079.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 62 years-old, a stonemason, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 6 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Cullinan at Hobart on 2 June 1855.   The man was 27 years-old and Mary, 22 years-old.  A death is also recorded for a man of this name at Hobart on 1 August 1892, aged 66 years.  There is no further information. 

COWLEY; John

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 17 March 1841 aboard the Lady Raffles from Portsmouth.  On 20 September 1877 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 12078.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 62 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  John was released on 26 September.

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

CRESWELL (CRESSWELL); John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Cornwall as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 4 August 1881 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 13962.  John arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 48 years-old, a plasterer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 10 August.  There is no further information.

CURRAN; William

Native-born William was found guilty of Larceny on 18 December 1886 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 16558.  He arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 47 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 27 May.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married an Amelia Ann Bossward at Hobart on 15 April 1880.  Both are shown as adults. There is no further information. 

DORAN; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Asiatic from Sheerness on 23 September 1843.  John was reconvicted in 1851 as Charles Knight.  On 13 August 1884 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 15443.  John arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 58 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 10 November.  There is no further information. 

DOUGLAS; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 20 May 1846 aboard the Joseph Somes (1) from London.  On 14 December 1875 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11278.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 56 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 13 March.  There is no further information. 

DOWLING; Loughlin

Native-born Loughlin was found guilty on 18 January 1878 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12231.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 45 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Loughlin was released on 16 February. There is no further information. 

DOYLE; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 24 August 1844 aboard the Cadet (1) from Dublin.  On 7 April 1877 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Incapable and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 851.  He arrived at CSG four days later and shown as 47 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  John was released on 13 April.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 4 May 1887, aged 57 years.  There is no further information.

DUCKWORTH; Edward

Native-born Edward was found guilty on 22 January 1885 of Possessing Stolen Meat and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 15651.  He did not arrive at CSG until 4 February when shown as 28 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Edward was released on 27 July.  There is no further information. 

DUFFY; James

James is shown in the gate-book as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Duke of Northumberland as a free settler.  As he was 36 years-old when found guilty of Committing a Nuisance on 6 February 1889, it is possible he came here from NSW.  He received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number 17573.  James arrived at CSG the same day when shown as being blind, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 13 February.  There is no further information. 

DUNBAR; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 29 March 1837 aboard the Sarah from London and also holding a CP.  On 3 January 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12208.  William arrived at CSG two days later and shown as also being blind, 60 years-old, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 2 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 12 November 1889, aged 72 years.  There is no further information. 

EDWARDS; James (transported as PHYTHIAN)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 11 August 1842 aboard the Surrey (4) from London.  On 28 September 1876 he was found guilty of Indecently Exposing his Person and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 11609. He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 55 years-old, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  James was released on 4 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Bridget Lundy at New Norfolk on 20 June 1853.  Both are recorded as adults. A death for a man of this name is shown at New Norfolk on 24 May 1879, aged 59 years. There is no further information. 

ELTON; Elijah (transported as NELMES; Elisha)

Convict shipping records show Elijah arrived in VDL aboard the Emily (1) from London on 24 November 1842.  He was found guilty on 31 March 1877 apparently whilst holding a TOL of Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 840. Elijah arrived at CSG five days later and shown as 60 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Elijah was released on 29 September.  There is no further information.

EVANS; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 3 October 1850 aboard the Nile from London.  He was found guilty on 9 February 1876 of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 11342.  He arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 44 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released on 15 February.  Possibly his release one week earlier may have been due to a fine being paid.

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

FAHEY; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in Tasmania aboard the Maria, (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 18 January 1878 John was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12230.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as a farm labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and could only read.  John was released on 16 February.  There is no further information. 

FARRELL; Richard

Convict shipping records show Richard arrived in VDL on 25 May 1851 aboard the Alibi.  No departure port is shown.  On 6 May 1884 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 15324.  He arrived at CSG the following day and recorded as 69 years-old, a painter, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Richard was released on 5 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 23 April 1890, aged 84 years.  There is no further information. 

GALLAGHER; Dennis

Convict shipping records show Dennis arrived in VDL on 25 August 1846 aboard the Lord Auckland (2) from Dublin.  He was found guilty on 29 November 1879 of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 13176.  Dennis arrived at CSG three days later when shown as 50 years-old, labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 5 December.  There is no further information. 

GILMORE; Michael

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL on 2 January 1842 aboard the Prince Regent (2) from Dublin.  On 4 June 1885 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15794.  He arrived at CSG a week later and shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. His occupation was not recorded.  Michael was released on 3 July.

Michael appeared in Richmond court again on 19 August 1886 where he was found guilty of being Drunk and Incapable.   He received a Seven Day sentence.  His warrant number 16392.  Michael was released 26 August.  There is no further information.

GODFREY; William

Native-born William was found guilty on 10 June 1879 of Stealing a Silver Watch/Value ₤5/5/- ($10.50) and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12964.  He did not arrive at CSG until 28 June when shown as 11 years-old, a groom, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  William was released on 9 December.  There is no further information. 

GOODMAN; James

James, also native-born, was found guilty on 21 January 1889 of being Drunk and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 17548.  He arrived at CSG four days later when shown as 37 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  James was released on 28 January.  There is no further information. 

GORMAN; Hugh (transported as GORMON)

Convict shipping records show Hugh arrived in VDL on 30 October 1844 aboard the Emily (2) from Dublin.  On 15 April 1880 he was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13400.  He arrived at CSG six days later and shown as 64 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 24 April.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston on 3 November 1892, aged 72 years.  There is no further information. 

GRANT; Donald

Convict shipping records show Donald arrived in VDL on 12 November 1845 aboard the Gilbert Henderson.  The port of departure is not shown.  On 15 January 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13260.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 74 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Donald was released on 28 January.  There is no further information. 

HANDLEY; Michael (transported as HANLEY)

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL on 18 January 1846 aboard the Samuel Boddington from Kingston, Ireland.  On 9 September 1880 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 13562.  He arrived at CSG two days later and shown as 46 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  Michael was released on 15 September.  There is no further information.

HARDMAN; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL on 6 July 1844 aboard the Blundell.  It is also recorded that he arrived aboard the Lady Franklin from Norfolk Island in December 1846.  On 6 May 1878 George was found guilty of Stealing a Monkey Jacket/Value 10/- ($1.00) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12388.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 59 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  James was released on 5 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Marsh at Spring Bay (Orford) on 24 December 1855.   The man was 36 years-old and Mary, 32 years-old.  There is no further information. 

HOPKINS; John (transported as Anthony Hopkins)

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 26 August 1843 aboard the Constant from Ireland.  On 5 July 1888 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 17232.  He arrived at CSG six days later and shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 4 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Maria Lugg at New Norfolk on 10 July 1854.  Death records show a John Hopkins died at New Norfolk on 11 August 1899, aged 79 years.  There is no further information. 

HORROCKS (HOROX); Henry (transported as HORREX)

Convict shipping records show Henry arrived in VDL on 17 June 1845 aboard the Mount Stewart Elphinstone from London.  On 29 January 1881 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 13765.  He did not arrive at CSG until 9 February when shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  Henry was released on 28 April.

A search of BDM records has shown that a person of this name may have married a Mary Ann Banks at Hobart on 29 November 1864.  He is shown as 40 years-old and Mary, 46 years-old.  Death records show a man of this name died at Hobart on 27 December 1882, aged 63 years.  There is no further information.

HOUGH; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Theresa.  A search of convict shipping records show four people of this name arrived on various vessels.  The only Hough who arrived aboard the Theresa from London on 4 July 1845 was a Joseph.  On 2 August 1877, John was found guilty of Committing a Nuisance and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 12013.  He arrived at CSG two days later and shown as blind, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was released on the day of his arrival.  There is no further information.

HOWLEY; John (transported as HOOLEY)

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 24 March 1839 aboard the Pyramus from London.  On 27 November 1879 John was found guilty of Assault and Damaging Property and sentenced to Seven Days on each charge.  His warrant number 13177.  He arrived at CSG five days later and shown as blind, 52 years-old, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  John was released on 10 December.

On 15 December 1885, John, when 61 years-old, was found guilty of Wilfully Damaging Property and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15997.  He arrived at CSG the following day and was released on 28 December.  There is no further information.

IAANTJEES; Arnoldus (transported as JANTJE)

Convict shipping records show Arnoldus arrived in VDL on 1 November 1831 aboard the William Glen Anderson from London.  He is shown as holding a CP.  On 18 May 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11478.  Arnoldus arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 72 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Arnoldus was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 27 May.

A search of BDM records show an Arnoldus Jantjins died at Richmond on 18 November 1881, aged 87 years.  There is no further information. 

JAMES; Edward (transported as EDWARDS; James)

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL on 10 July 1837 aboard the Blenheim (1) from Woolwich.  On 1 December 1877 he was found guilty of Larceny not exceeding ₤10 ($20.00) and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 12163.  He arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 50 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Edward was released on 31 December.

A search of BDM records has shown a person of this name may have married an Annie Willson at Hobart on 28 September 1854.  He is shown as being an adult and Mary, a minor.  There is no further information. 

JOHNSON; Benjamin (see Part Nine)

Gate-book records show Benjamin arrived in Tasmania aboard the Hero, (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 5 February 1880 Benjamin was found guilty of Larceny and Receiving Stolen Property and sentenced to Nine Months.  His warrant number 13304.  He did not arrive at CSG until 7 February when shown as 43 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  Benjamin was released on 26 July, possibly with remission.  There is no further information.

JOHNSON; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in Australia on 8 January 1846 aboard the Mayda from Woolwich.  It is also shown he arrived on the Pestongee Bomangee from Norfolk Island in May 1847.  On 28 December 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12203.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 59 years-old, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.   Thomas was released on 26 January 1878.  There is no further information. 

JOHNSTON (JOHNSON); Joseph

According to convict shipping records Joseph arrived in NSW aboard the Aurora as a free settler.  He arrived in VDL aboard the Marian Watson on 8 June 1842. On 31 December 1881 he was found guilty of being Drunk etc. and sentenced to Seven Days. His warrant number 14161. He arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 71 years-old, a blacksmith, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 3 January 1882.  It is possible this person is the Joseph Johnston in Part Seven.  There is no further information. 

KELLY; Edward

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL on 12 September 1841 aboard the Waverley (1) from Kingston, Ireland.  On 5 February 1887 he was apparently found guilty of being Drunk and Incapable and sentenced to Three Days.  (Edward, strangely enough was not arrested until the 15 February despite his being in court on the 5 February.)  His warrant number 16636.  Edward arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 68 years-old, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.   He was released on 17 February.  There is no further information. 

KELLY; John

Native-born John was found guilty on 20 July 1878 of Obtaining Goods by False Pretences and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 12490.  It was a further nine days before he arrived at CSG when recorded as 24 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior conviction and literate.  John was released on 19 September.  There is no further information. 

LAYTON; Francis (transported as PERRY; Noah Francis)

Convict shipping records show Francis arrived in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 15 January 1877 he was found guilty of Finding a ₤5 Note and using it for his own use and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11747.  Francis arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 58 years-old, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 14 February.

Francis was again in trouble on 18 January 1878 when found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received another One Month sentence. His warrant number 12229.  Francis is now shown as a groom and 59 years-old.  He was released on 16 February.  There is no further information.

LOWE; Robert

Native-born Robert was found guilty on 3 July 1887 of Stealing 40 Bushels of Oats and sentenced to Nine Months.  His warrant number 11986.  It was a further eight days before he arrived at CSG when shown as 28 years-old, a farm labourer, Protestant with no prior conviction and illiterate.  Robert was released on 2 April 1888.

A search of BDM records has shown that a Robert Walter Lowe was born at Westbury on 18 June 1858, and may have married an Annie Proctor at Launceston on 1 June 1893.  He is shown as 34 years-old and Annie, 30 years-old.  There is no further information. 

MACARTHY; Horace

Gate-book records show Horace arrived in Tasmania aboard the Hydrabad (2) as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard the vessel.  On 27 November 1877 Horace was found guilty of Stealing Three Fowls and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12164.  He arrived at CSG four days later and shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  Horace was release on 25 May 1878.  There is no further information. 

MARTIN; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 15 October 1843 aboard the Lord Petre from London.  On 1 February 1887 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 16613.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 65 years-old, a mason, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released on 31 January 1888.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Margaret Maher at Westbury on 24 May 1853.  He was 35 years-old and Margaret 32 years-old.  There are also several other marriage possibilities.  There is no further information. 

MARTIN; Samuel

Convict shipping records show Samuel arrived in VDL on 2 May 1844 aboard the Equestrian (1) from London.  On 15 April 1890 he was found guilty of being Idle and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 1827-?  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Samuel was released on 21 April.

A search of BDM records show two men of this name died at Hobart, one 25 August 1891, aged 67 years, and the other 1 June 1893, aged 65 years. There is no further information. 

McMULLEN; Robert

Gate-book records show Robert arrived in Tasmania aboard the Takapuna, (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 26 September 1888 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 17361.  Robert arrived at CSG the same day and shown as 28 years-old, a painter, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 9 October.  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 14 March 1883 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14763.  Peter arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 74 years-old, an invalid, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 13 April.

A regular old lag, Peter was found guilty on 19 April 1888 of being Drunk etc. and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 17158.  He arrived at CSG two days later and was released on 26 April.

His third appearance in Richmond court was on 14 February 1889 when found guilty of Committing a Nuisance and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 17585.  Peter arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 78 years-old.  He was released on 27 February.   There is no further information. 

MEDHURST; Charles

Convict shipping records show Charles arrived in VDL on 6 April 1842 aboard the John Brewer from Sheerness.  On 28 December 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12202.  He arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 61 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Charles was released on 26 January.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Richmond on 7 September 1884, aged 67 years.  There is no further information. 

MEDLAR; William (transported as MEDLER)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in Australia 25 August 1845 aboard the David Malcolm and is also shown arriving in VDL in May 1847 aboard the Tory from Norfolk Island.  On 31 October 1882 he was found guilty of Stealing one rail/Value 2d (1c) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 14553.  William arrived at CSG the following day when shown as 78 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 30 January 1883.

At the age of 80 years William was found guilty on 9 December 1884 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 15571.  He was released on 6 March 1885.

William was found guilty at Richmond again on 18 May 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16775.  He was released on 17 June.

His last appearance was on 13 July 1887 when again found guilty of Larceny and on this occasion received Four Months.  His warrant number 16834.  William was released on 12 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Ellen Nessling at Richmond on 8 April 1865, both recorded as adults. A man of this name died at Hobart on 23 March 1889, aged 86 years.  There is no further information.

MOORE; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 12 October 1843 aboard the Forfarshire from Spithead.  On 15 September 1885 William was found guilty of Larceny (3 charges) and sentenced to 14 Days, Three Months and Three Months.  His warrant numbers 15895-96.  He arrived at CSG on 16 September when shown as 66 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  It appears he was released on 19 January 1886 with remission.  There is no further information.  

MULLINS; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Hydrabad (2) from Queenstown (Ireland) on 13 December 1850.  On 19 December 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11703.  He arrived at CSG the following day when recorded as 52 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.   George was released on 18 January 1877.

On 15 March 1878 he was again found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 12303.  George arrived at CSG the following day and was released on 28 March.

His third offence was on 18 October 1878 when found guilty of Disturbing the Peace resulting in another 14 Days.  His warrant number 12586.  George arrived at CSG the following day and was released on 28 October.  There is no further information. 

MURDOCH; James

Native-born James was found guilty on 27 November 1883 of Assaulting James Cornish and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15048.  He arrived at CSG the following day and recorded as 24 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  James was released on 8 January 1884.  It appears he served more than one month but no reason was recorded.

A search of BDM records shows a person of this name was born at Hobart on 7 February 1859, and may have married a Clara Maria Fisher at Hobart on 12 January 1880.  He is shown as an adult and Clara, a minor.  There is no further information. 

MURDOCH; John

John was also native-born and possibly a cousin of James Murdoch.  He was found guilty on 27 November 1883 of Assaulting Police and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 15047.  He arrived at CSG the following day and also recorded as 24 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 8 January 1884 so possibly a fine was paid thereby reducing his sentence.

A search of BDM records shows a person of this name born at Hobart on 4 April 1859, and may have married an Isabella Wise at Hobart on 16 March 1886.  He is listed as 26 years-old, and Isabella, 25 years-old.  There is no further information.

NEAL; Maurice (transported as NEALE)

Convict shipping records show Maurice arrived in VDL on 18 March 1847 aboard the Tory (1) from Dublin.  On 11 September 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 12064.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.   Maurice was released on 24 September.

It was just over ten years before Maurice found himself in court again at Richmond.  On 22 November 1887 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 16998.

Maurice made two more appearances, one on 27 September 1888 the other on 3 October 1888, both for being Idle and Disorderly.  He received Seven Days and One Month respectively.  There is no further information. 

OLIVER; John

Gate-book records show John arriving in Tasmania aboard the Wairarapa, (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 17 July 1890 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18399.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 56 years-old, a tinsmith, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 16 August.  There is no further information. 

O’NEAL; James aka NEALE; George

Gate-book records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Asia (5) as a free settler.  On 6 November 1879 he was found guilty of Disobeying a Lawful Command and using Obscene Language and sentenced to 14 Days plus 14 Days.  His warrant number 13139-40.  James arrived at CSG two days later when recorded as 65 years-old, a tailor, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 3 December.  There is no further information. 

O’NEIL; James

Gate-book records show this James arrived in VDL aboard the Phantom, possibly from NSW, as a free convict.  On 25 November 1880 he was found guilty of Keeping a Disorderly House and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13664.  James arrived at CSG two days later and shown as 64 years-old, a tinsmith, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 8 December.  There is no further information. 

PACEY; Edward

Native-born Edward was found guilty on 8 February 1876 of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 11343.  He arrived at CSG the following day and shown as 21 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  Edward was released on 15 February after serving only one week, so presumably a fine was paid.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Hobart on 4 March 1855, and may have married a Charlotte Sarah Jane Wilding at Hobart on 2 November 1875.  He is shown as 21 years-old and Charlotte, 18 years-old. There is no further information.

PITCHFORD; George

Another who was native-born, George was found guilty on 24 July 1884 of Non-maintenance and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 15426.  He arrived at CSG six days later and shown as 41 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  George was released on 23 January 1885.  There is no further information. 

PHYTHIAN; James, see EDWARDS; James 

PORTER; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 11 June 1851 aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth.  On 9 August 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12036.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 64 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  William was released on 8 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 19 August 1895, aged 77 years.  There is no further information. 

REASON; John

Native-born John was found guilty on 12 November 1881 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14084.  He arrived at CSG four days later when shown as 17 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  John was released on 11 December.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Richmond on 12 April 1866.  There is no further information. 

REILLY; Robert

Native-born Robert was found guilty on 10 June 1882 of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 14396.  He arrived at CSG four days later when shown as 23 years-old, a groom, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Robert was released on 9 December.  There is no further information.

RYDER (RIDER); Edward

Gate-book records show Edward apparently arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) but a search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this.  On 30 December 1889 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18090.  Edward arrived at CSG two days later when recorded as 68 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 29 March 1890.  There is no further information.

SCATTERGOOD; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 18 November 1831 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (1) from Sheerness and apparently holding a CP.  On 26 March 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 825.  He arrived at CSG two days later when shown as 72 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 25 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 31 December 1882, aged 80 years.  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 13 February 1884 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15174.  He arrived at CSG the same day when recorded as 68 years-old, a gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 22 February.

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

SERGANT; John (transported as SERGEANT)

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 18 March 1847 aboard the Tory from Dublin.  On 30 November 1880 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Incapable and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 13656.  He arrived at CSG four days later and recorded as 50 years-old, a shoemaker, Catholic with one [?] prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 19 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 3 April 1889, aged 63 years.  There is no further information. 

SEVERN; Joseph

Convict shipping records show Joseph arrived in VDL on 6 August 1840 aboard the Asia (5) from London.  On 4 May 1889 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 17731.  Joseph arrived at CSG four days later and shown as 77 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 3 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 12 April 1892, aged 76 years.  There is no further information.

SHORT; Joseph

Convict shipping records show Joseph arrived in VDL on 8 November 1842 aboard the Marquis of Hastings (2) from London.  On 27 October 1881 he was found guilty of being Drunk etc. and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 14068.  Joseph arrived at CSG two days later when recorded as 72 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 2 November.  There is no further information.

SIMCOE; Henry

Gate-book records show this Henry arrived in Tasmania aboard the Southern Cross, possibly from NSW, as a free convict.  On 12 August 1878 he was found guilty of Stealing a Turkey/Value 6/- and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12511.  He arrived at CSG five days later when recorded as 33 years-old, a blacksmith, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 11 September.  There is no further information. 

SINFIELD; Charles

Native-born Charles was found guilty on 24 January 1876 of Larceny not exceeding £10 ($20.00) and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11323.  He arrived at CSG two days later when recorded as 17 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Charles was released on 23 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Longford on 21 September 1858.  There is no further information. 

WALKER; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Duke of Richmond from Norfolk Island on 12 March 1844.  James was found guilty of being Drunk on 20 July 1888 and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 17254.  He arrived at CSG five days later when recorded as 77 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  James was released on 2 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston on 20 March 1895 aged 82 years.  There is no further information. 

WEBSTER; John

Native-born John was found guilty on 22 November 1878 of Stealing and Misconduct and sentenced to Two Years.  His warrant number 12659.  He did not arrive at CSG until 12 December when recorded as 13 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  John was released on 21 July 1880.

It is noted John stole property from R.M. Gowan and also spent two days in solitary for hitting a fellow prisoner.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Richmond on 13 December 1864.  A marriage is also shown to a Rosette Murrell at Hobart on 9 March 1889.  He is shown as 25 years-old and Rosette, 28 years-old.  There is no further information.

WILLIAMS; Frank

Frank, also native-born, was found guilty on 18 December 1890 of Stealing, Forgery and Uttering and committed for trial.  His warrant number 18669.  He arrived at CSG six days later and recorded as 38 years-old, a tanner, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  There is no further information as the gate-book finished at the end of 1890.

WILSON; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL on 23 October 1842 aboard the Kinnear (1) from Dublin.  On 14 January 1876 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 11310.  He arrived at CSG the following day when recorded as 71 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. George was released on 20 January.  There is no further information. 

WINCH; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 7 October 1835 aboard the Aurora (1) from the Downs.  On 10 March 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11815.  He arrived at CSG two days later when recorded as 59 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 8 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 6 June 1886, aged 68 years.  There is no further information. 

WOODS (COACHEE); Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in Australia aboard the Lady Nugent from London on 12 November 1836.  It appears Thomas spent time at Norfolk Island as he is shown to have arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Franklin on 4 March 1846.  On 27 November 1879 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13175.  Thomas arrived at CSG five days later and when recorded as 76 years-old, a groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was released on 26 May 1880.  There is no further information.