BAKER; Nathaniel aka SMITH; Robert

Native-born Nathaniel was 18 years-old when found guilty 13 October 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 18550.  He arrived at CSG the following day.  Nathaniel is shown as labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released 12 November.

A search of BDM records show a Nathaniel Robert Baker was born 21 November 1872 at New Norfolk.  There is no further information.

BOWDEN; Alfred

Alfred, also native-born, was 20 years-old when found guilty 16 June 1885 of using Threatening Language.  This resulted in a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 15807.  Alfred arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as labourer, religion unknown, with no prior offences and illiterate.  He was released 29 June.

A search of BDM records show that an Alfred Henry Edward Bowden was born at Hobart, 10 May 1862.  It is also shown that a person of this name married Mary Dentith at Hobart, 11 September 1886.  He was 24 years-old and Mary 21 years-old.  There is no further information. 

BROWN; Edward

Native-born Edward was 19 years-old when found guilty 1 December 1890 of Assault and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 18618.  Edward arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as being a farmer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  There is no release date as the gate-book terminated at the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Hobart, 16 May 1870.  It also shows a marriage to Louisa Wiggins at Tasman (Peninsula), 13 February 1892.  An Edward Arthur Brown is shown as marrying a Margaret nee Davis at Hobart, 25 May 1889.  They are both shown as minors.  This same person is also shown marrying Eliza nee Kemp at Tasman (Peninsula), 16 December 1899.  He was 28 years-old and Eliza 21 years-old.  A further search of BDM records lists no deaths for either a Margaret Brown nee Davis or Louisa Brown nee Wiggins.  A Margaret Jane Brown is recorded as dying at Hobart, 23 January 1892 aged 38 years.  The FI death records show numerous persons with this name. 

EVENDON (EVENDEN); Henry

Henry was 24 years-old when found guilty 18 August 1886 of Larceny.  He was sentenced to Two Months.  He arrived at CSG two days later.  His warrant number was 16391.  Henry is shown as being native-born, shoemaker, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released 16 October.

A search of BDM records shows Henry Even Evenden was born at Tasman (Peninsula), 3 July 1862 and lists a marriage to a Lillian Salter, 9 August 1893. There is no further information. 

JOHNSON; Jedidiah

Jedidiah was 51 years-old when found guilty 7 August 1888 of Want of Distress (?). This unusual crime resulted in a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number is not shown.  Apparently he arrived in Tasmania as a free convict aboard the George and Susan.  Jedidiah is listed as labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 14 August after serving only half his sentence.  It is mentioned that a fine was paid.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Ann Monk at Sorell, 11 January 1879.  It also shows a death date for a Jedidiah Johnson as 10 September 1894 at Tasman (Peninsula).  There is no further information. 

McCULLUM; Hugh (transported as McCALLUM)

Hugh was 53 years-old when found guilty 14 April 1886 of Embezzlement.  It appears not to have been a serious case as he only received a Two Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16186.  Hugh arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 12 June.

Convict and shipping records show that Hugh arrived in VDL, 12 November 1848 aboard the Ratcliffe (2) from Spithead.

A person of this name is recorded in the BDM records as marrying a Mary Blantach at Hobart, 16 December 1885.  A death is recorded for a Hugh McCullum at Hobart, 28 June 1893 at 64 years of age.  It is interesting to see FI records show a Hugh McCallum died at Fentonbury 17 March 1924.  There is no further information. 

RENNIE; Joseph

Eighteen-year-old Joseph was found guilty 5 July 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 16833.  Joseph arrived at CSG a week later and is shown as native-born, fireman, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 4 April 1888.  Although he was sentenced to six months he appears to have served another three months for reasons unknown.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Tasman (Peninsula), 25 October 1890 aged 22 years.  There is no further information. 

RILEY; John

John was 35 years-old when found guilty 7 October 1889 of Larceny.  He was sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 17953.  John arrived at CSG the next day and is shown as being native-born, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released 6 January 1890.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Spring Bay (Orford), 21 September 1854.  There is further information showing a marriage to a Rose Kingston at Port Sorell, 20 May 1880.  A search of FI records shows numerous deaths for a person of this name. 

SIMMONS; Thomas (transported as SHIMMIN)

Thomas arrived in VDL 15 October 1845 aboard the Equestrian (2) from London as a free settler.  At the age of 68 years he was found guilty 3 May 1886 of Obtaining by False Pretences.  Thomas received a Four Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16231.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Thomas was released 2 September. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Esther Boticol at Hobart, 12 November 1872.  There is no further information. 

YOUNG; Arthur

Arthur was 23 years-old when found guilty 24 October 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 18548.  On arrival at CSG (no date) he is shown as native-born, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released 22 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Sorell, 20 September 1867.  It also shows that an Arthur Edward Young married Elizabeth Jane Mullins at Hobart, 2 August 1893.  It appears an Arthur Young died at Hobart; 13 November 1896 aged 29 years.  Three deaths for a person of this name are recorded in the FI records.  One at Devonport 27 March 1906, Wynyard 13 January 1910 and an Arthur Walter Joel Young at Launceston 20 October 1902.

DELMAR; John

John was found guilty 11 March 1886 of Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Months gaol.  His warrant number was 16153.  Fifty-six year-old John arrived at CSG on 24 March.  He is shown as labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  John was released with remission 10 September 1886.

He is recorded as arriving in Tasmania probably from NSW as a free convict aboard the Caranjah (no date/no record).

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Oatlands, 26 March 1891 aged 57 years.  There is no further information. 

EADE; William

William arrived in VDL aboard the Bangalore 14 July 1848 from Bermuda as a free settler.  On 25 October 1876 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Nine Months.  His warrant number was 11631.  William’s arrival at CSG is shown as 24 October which is obviously a mistake (possibly on my part when transcribing).  He is shown as being 55 years-old, blacksmith, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  William was released 24 April 1877.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Deloraine 18 June 1893 aged 73 years.  A search of FI records show a person of this name also died at Deloraine 24 May 1920.  There is no further information. 

GEARY; James

Native-born James was found guilty 12 November 1889 of Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Months gaol.  His warrant number was 18371.  For some unknown reason, James did not arrive at CSG until 2 July 1890.  He is shown as being 46 years-old, groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. James was released 11 November 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was christened at Hobart Town, 12 March 1844.  A marriage is also shown to a Jane Saunders at Hobart, 22 October 1894.  He was 48 years-old and Jane 44 years-old.  There is no further information. 

JORDAN; Joseph

Joseph was 30 years-old when found guilty 7 August 1883 of Receiving and Larceny.  This resulted in an 18 Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15022. He is shown as arriving at CSG 17 November.  Joseph was native-born, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released with remission 15 August 1884.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Westbury, 12 March 1844.  A further search revealed a marriage to 16 year-old Amelia Ritter at Deloraine, 4 July 1878.  The FI records show a person of this name died at Meander 29 September 1930.  There is no further information. 

KELLEHER; James

Native-born James was 27 years-old when found guilty of Larceny 25 September 1890 and sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 18533.  He arrived at CSG on 1 October and is shown as labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  James was released 23 December.

A search of BDM records show a James Peter Kelleher was born at Hobart, 17 December 1867.  There is no further information. 

LOWRY; John (transported as LEARY; John)

John was 62 years-old when found guilty 11 March 1884 of Larceny and received a Six Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15230.  John arrived at CSG 19 March and is shown as shoemaker, Catholic with three or more convictions and could only read.  He was released 3 December 1884.

A search of convict and shipping records has John arriving in VDL 14 July 1848 aboard the Bangalore as a free settler from Bermuda.  Although a search of BDM record proved fruitless the FI records resulted in two deaths for a John Leary.  One occurred at Ulverstone 29 November 1909 and the other at Latrobe 7 December 1923.  A John Thomas died at Zeehan 16 March 1908 and a John Robert died at the Infirmary New Town 31 March 1913.  There is no further information. 

McCARTHY; Owen

Native-born Owen was 34years-old when he was found guilty 18 March 1890 of Assault.  He was sentenced to Six Months gaol.  His warrant number was 18369.  Owen arrived at CSG 2 July.  He is shown as gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Owen was discharged to Launceston 16 September so it is possible he was required on other charges.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Westbury in 1878.  It also shows a marriage to a Georgina White at Deloraine, 22 November 1879.  The FI records show a person of this name died at Sprent 28 April 1919.  There is no further information. 

NORMAN; John

John, also native-born, was 21 years-old when found guilty 9 November 1886 of Larceny.  He received an 18 Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16504. John is shown as labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 12 May 1888. A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Westbury, 3 November 1865.  The FI records show a person of this name died Launceston 21 September 1910.  There is no further information.

RILEY; Thomas (transported as REILLY)

Thomas was 60-years-old when found guilty 8 August 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Months gaol.  His warrant number was 18429.  Thomas arrived at CSG 14 August and is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry regarding literacy or release date as it was after the end of 1890.  It appears that Thomas was charged in conjunction with William Whittaker who also received a 14 Month sentence.

A search of convict shipping records show Thomas arrived from Dublin aboard the Isabella Watson, 3 August 1842.  The FI records show a person of this name died Hadspen 10 February 1912.  There is no further information. 

WALKER; Timothy

Timothy is shown as arriving in VDL as a free settler aboard the Strathfieldsay from London, 15 November 1831.  With his age shown as 76 years, Timothy was found guilty 14 December 1886 of the Murder of Benjamin Hampton at Deloraine.  There is no warrant number.  He is shown arriving at CSG on 10 January 1887 the day of his execution. Timothy is listed as labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name married a Mary Manning at Westbury, 19 August 1867.  His age is shown as 54 years and Mary 31 years.  There is no further information. 

WHITTAKER; William

William was 65 years-old when found guilty 8 August 1890 of Larceny and received a 14 Month sentence along with Thomas Riley.  His warrant number was 18430.  William arrived at CSG 14 August and is shown as baker, Protestant and with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry regarding literacy and no release date as it was after the end of 1890.

A search of convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the St. Vincent (the last convict ship to VDL) from London, 26 May 1853.  A search of BDM records revealed that a person of this name, aged 63 years married a Fair Morgan Buckland at Deloraine, 4 November 1889.  She was only 23 years-old.  There is no further information. 

WOODS; Patrick (see Young Offenders)

Nine-year-old Patrick was found guilty 23 November 1882 of Vagrancy and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number was 14645.  Patrick arrived at CSG 3 January 1883 and is shown as having no trade, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  On 13 January he was discharged to the Central Committee for Destitute Children per orders of the Attorney General.

A search of BDM birth records only revealed one person of this name.  He was born at Richmond, 2 June 1869.  There is no further information. 

BENTLEY; James (see Young Offenders)

Nine-year-old James was found guilty 12 December 1883 of an unnamed offence and was sentenced to be Detained at the Reformatory for Seven Years.  His warrant number was 15002.  He is shown arriving at CSG a week later.  James is listed as a boy, Protestant with one prior conviction and apparently literate.  His release date (presumably to the reformatory) was 21 July 1884. A search of BDM records show him being born at Longford, 31 December 1874. A person of this name is shown marrying a Louisa Elfreda Ware at Strahan, 18 July 1899.  The FI records show a person of this name died at Raminea 8 October 1907.  There are two marriage records for a James Arthur Bentley and Kames Harold Albert Bentley. 

BOWNER; John aka BOWMAN

John was 51 years-old when found guilty 28 November 1890 of False Pretences and sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 18622.  John arrived at CSG on 3 December and is shown as native-born, labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  Once again there is no release date as it would have been after the end of 1890.

A search of BDM marriage records show a John George Bowner married a Catherine Ward at Hobart, 27 September 1885.  John was 49 years-old and Catherine 44 years-old.  There is no further information. 

CHILCOTT; Alexander

Native-born Alexander was 24 years-old when found guilty 14 July 1884 of Larceny.  He received a Six Month sentence and arrived at CSG on 30 July.  His warrant number was 15427.  Alexander is shown as groom, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was sent to Launceston on 18 November to complete his sentence.

A search of BDM birth records show that a person of this name was born at Longford, 29 June 1860.  There is a marriage mentioned to a 19 year-old Catherine Young which took place at Longford, 5 March 1884.  A death is also shown for an Alexander Chilcott at Longford, 20 August 1898.  His age was 37 years.  The FI records also show a death for Alexander Duncan Chilcott at Ulverstone 27 October 1906.  There is no further information. 

GILLHAN: Joseph

Joseph was 33 years-old when found guilty 20 October 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number was 18570.  He arrived at CSG nine days later and is shown as bricklayer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  As his sentence exceeds the end of 1890 there is no release date.  Joseph is shown as arriving in Tasmania as a free convict on the Tarawa (no date/no record).  There is no further information. 

GREENWELL; Charles aka GREEN

Charles appears to have arrived in Tasmania aboard the Australia on or around 1869 as a free convict.  The 75 year-old was found guilty 12 May 1890 of False Pretences and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 18370.  He arrived at CSG 2 July and is shown as groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Charles was released 11 November.  There is no further information. 

McCORMACK; Joseph (John)

Gaol records show that John arrived in here on the Duke of Northumberland but this was not so.  A search of convict shipping records shows a Joseph McCormack arriving on the Mount Stewart Elphinstone, 7 March 1845. However, this would have made him 6 years-old on arrival.  A further search provided a Joseph McCormick who arrived in VDL aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown 24 November 1852.  As a 40 year-old, Joseph was found guilty 9 December 1878 of Larceny.  He received a Six Month sentence.  Joseph arrived at CSG 2 January 1879 and is shown as painter, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 7 June.  There is no further information. 

McGRATH; John

John was 36 years-old when found guilty 18 September 1888 of Larceny (2 charges) and sentenced to One Year on each charge.  His warrant number was 17361.  John arrived at CSG 26 September.  He is shown as groom, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released 17 September 1890 with no remission.  He is also shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Wairarapa (no date/no record) as a free convict.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 13 March 1894.  A search of FI records shows three deaths for a person of this name.  Two occurred at the Charitable Institute New Town, 11 February 1905 and 19 December 1908.  The third occurred at sea, 4 December 1918.  There is no further information. 

ROOTS; Alfred

Native-born Alfred was 19 years-old when found guilty 22 November 1886 of Larceny and sentenced to One Year.  His warrant number was 16526.  Alfred arrived at CSG 1 December and is shown as shoemaker, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He appears to have been released 18 January 1887 after serving only two months.  One can only assume that a fine was paid for his release.  There is no further information. 

SUTHERLAND; James

Thirteen-year-old James was found guilty 18 November 1878 of being Idle etc. and received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12727.  James arrived at CSG on 23 February 1880 and is shown as servant, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  It is noted that he was discharged to the Webb Hotel (date shown as 3 February 1879 but is possibly meant to be 2 March?).

Note:  James was executed at Hobart, 4 June 1883 for the Murder of William Wilson at Cleveland.  

WILKINSON; William

William was 45 years-old when found guilty 13 October 1890 of using Obscene Language and was sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 18561. He arrived at CSG 22 October and is shown as native-born, labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  His release date was after the end of 1890 so does not appear.

A search of BDM records show a person by the name of William Arthur Wilkinson was born at Launceston 30 August 1843.  The FI records show a person of this name died at the Infirmary New Town 20 November 1923.  They also show a William George Wilkinson died Launceston 23 August 1919.  There is no further information. 

BRIDGES (BRIDGE); James

James was found guilty 11 October 1877 of Disobeying a Summons and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 12110.  He arrived at CSG on 19 October and is shown as holding a TOL, 50 years-old, bricklayer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 1 November.

A search of convict and shipping records confirm that he arrived in VDL aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London, 5 February 1841.

A search of BDM records has revealed that a person of this name died at Hobart, 24 May 1883 aged 60 years. 

FOLEY; James

James arrived in VDL from Cork aboard the Lord Dalhousie 14 August 1852.  He was 51 years-old when found guilty 26 May 1882 of being Idle and Disorderly. His warrant number was 14385.  James received a Three Month sentence and arrived at CSG four days later.  He is shown as (chimney) sweep, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 25 August. A search of FI records shows two deaths for a person of this name.  One occurred at 47 Bathurst Street, Hobart 6 November 1909 and the other at Staverton 7 July 1923.  There is no further information. 

FROUD; Frank (Francis?)

Nineteen year-old Frank was possibly native-born.  On 1 March 1889 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 17610.  Frank arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released 30 March.  There is no further information. 

GOODMAN; James aka GOODWIN

Native-born James was found guilty 18 September 1890 of using Obscene Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number was 18519.  James arrived at CSG 24 September.  He is shown as being 40 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released 2 October.  There is no further information. 

GORDON; Thomas (transported as GORDIN)

Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (3) from Dublin, 2 January 1849 as a free settler.  On 21 February 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny and received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 13319. Thomas arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being 53 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 20 March.  There is no further information. 

HALLIDAY; James

James was found guilty 27 March 1884 of Larceny and received a Two Month sentence.  His warrant number was 15252.  He arrived at CSG on 2 April and is shown as 24 years-old, native-born, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate. James was released on 26 May.

A search of BDM records only revealed that a person of this name was born at Sorell, 11 June 1860. 

HALLIDAY; John

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Spring Bay (Orford), 8 October 1853.  It is possible he could be related to James Halliday. On 30 September 1876 he was found guilty of Stealing a Table/Value 10/- ($1.00) and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number was 11612.  John arrived at CSG on 4 October and is shown as labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 29 November. 

HAYNES; William

William was found guilty 22 January 1876 of Stealing a Quantity of Cabbages the property of a Mary Fox.  He received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 11322.  William arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being 25 years-old, a free convict, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He apparently arrived in Tasmania aboard the Caranjah (no date/no record).  There is no further information. 

HOLEBROOK; John

Native-born John was found guilty 20 March 1886 of Obtaining Money by False Pretences and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number was 16154.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 28 years-old, cook, Protestant with one prior conviction.  There is no entry regarding literacy or a release date.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Hobart,14 December 1855. 

HOWARD; John aka MILLER

John was 49 years-old when found guilty 3 December 1881 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  A warrant number is not shown and John arrived at CSG 10 December.  He is shown arriving in Tasmania on the vessel Harrowby, 1 October 1867 as a free convict.  John is listed as shoemaker, Catholic with three or more convictions and literate.  John was released 2 January 1882.

A search of BDM death records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 19 June 1899. 

JACKSON; James aka MILLER

Native-born James was 18 years-old when found guilty 21 December 1877 of Obtaining Trousers by False Pretences.  This resulted in a Three Month sentence. His warrant number was 12195.  James arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released 23 March 1878.  It is noted that the trousers belonged to an A. Nichols.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Deloraine, 17 October 1859 and a death at Gordon, 25 November 1898. 

JOHNSON (JOHNSTONE); Robert

A search of convict and shipping records revealed Robert appears to have arrived in NSW aboard the Waterloo from Sheerness on 24 November 1842.  The gate-book shows him arriving in Tasmania aboard the Cape Packet as a free settler. Robert is shown as 73 years-old when found guilty 2 December 1879 of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 13178.  He arrived at CSG the next day and is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Robert was released 1 January 1880.  There is no further information. 

JOHNSTONE; Robert

This particular Robert Johnstone was 50 years-old when found guilty 9 December 1881 of Assault and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number was 14125. Robert arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Robert is shown in the gate-book as arriving as a free settler aboard the Equestrian (2).  A search of convict and shipping records has no record of a person with this name aboard that vessel.  It is possible he may have changed his name.  There is no further information. 

JONES; William

William was 56 years-old when found guilty 6 February 1886 of Larceny.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16083.  William arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as gardener, Protestant with three or more convictions and literate.  He is recorded as arriving aboard the Flying Squirrel (no date/no record).  William was released on 5 March.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Hobart, 21 March 1894 aged 64 years. 

KELLEGHER  (KELLAGHER, KELLAHER); Patrick

It appears that Patrick was transported under the name of Kelly and arrived in VDL 19 March 1851 aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland.  Patrick was 76 years-old when found guilty 25 September 1880 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 13584.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Patrick was released 25 October.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Hobart, 16 October 1886 aged 82 years. 

LAWLER; Patrick

Patrick was 49 years-old when found guilty 27 April 1878 of Disturbing the Peace and Resisting the Police.  He received a Seven Day sentence on each offence.  His warrant number was 12384.  Patrick arrived at CSG 3 May and is shown as plasterer, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released 10 May.

Patrick arrived in VDL 30 October 1844 from Dublin aboard the Emily (2) as a free settler.  There is no further information. 

MASON; John

John arrived in VDL from Portsmouth aboard the Lady Kennaway (2), 28 May 1851 as a free convict.  On 12 July 1875 he was found guilty of Stealing Ham/Value ₤1.7.0. ($2.70) and sentenced to Two Years gaol.  His warrant number was 11109.  John arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as being 45 years-old, iron molder, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 15 May 1877.  A note states that the ham was the property of a J. Hardiman.  A search of FI records shows the deaths of a number of persons with this name. 

MULLANE; John

Native-born John was found guilty 30 June 1877 of Stealing a Bottle of Stout.  He was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number was 11978.  John arrived at CSG on 4 July and is shown as being 17 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released 13 July.  There is no further information. 

RAY; Edward

Edward is shown arriving in VDL from Portsmouth aboard the Palmyra, 24 August 1846 as a free settler.  On 14 February 1880 he was found guilty of Stealing from the Person and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 13320.  Edward did not arrive at CSG until 25 August.  He is shown as being 69 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Edward was released 13 August.  There is no further information. 

RENNIHAN (RENIHAN); Michael

Michael arrived in VDL from Kingston, Ireland aboard the Samuel Boddington 18 January 1846 as a free settler.  On 10 February 1887 he was found guilty of Stealing a Butcher’s Knife the property of an A. Hodgson.  He received a One Week sentence and arrived at CSG two days later.  His warrant number was 777. Michael is shown as being 47 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and illiterate.  He was released 16 February.  A search of FI records show a Michael Renihan died at Devonport 6 March 1910.  They also a Michael Renahan died Cygnet 1 October 1919.  There is no further information. 

RILEY; Thomas (transported as KING; Thomas)

Thomas arrived in VDL 13 February 1835 aboard Lady Kennaway (1) from Cork and is shown as a free settler.  On 12 January 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and received a Six Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12223. Thomas arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being 68 years-old, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 7 July.  There is no further information. 

SEWARD; William

Another 68 year-old, William was found guilty 7 July 1881 of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number was 13942.  William arrived at CSG the same day (unusual) and is shown as being a miner, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released 20 July.

A search of convict and shipping records show that William arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) from Plymouth 31 July 1852.  There is no further information.. 

COTTON; George

George arrived in Tasmania on the Mangana and is shown as being a free convict. On 24 November 1890 he was found guilty of Larceny from the Person and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 18625.  George arrived at CSG 5 December and is shown as being 30 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  There is no release date as it was after the end of 1890. A search of FI records show a person of this name died Derby 13 November 1916.  There is no further information. 

DOUGLAS; James

Douglas is shown as being 29 years-old when found guilty 17 February 1890 of Disturbing the Peace and Resisting the Police.  He received Three Months on the first offence and 14 Days on the second.  His warrant number was 18181. Douglas arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as seaman, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He apparently arrived here on the J. Baizley (no date/no record) as a free convict.  Douglas was released 30 May.  The FI records show a James Albert Douglas died at Forth 28 October 1902.  There is no further information. 

EVANS; John

Native-born John was found guilty 28 July 1890 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 18408.  John is shown arriving at CSG on the same date although this could be a mistake.  He is recorded as being 31 years-old, bricklayer, Protestant and with three or more prior convictions.  There is no further information in the gate-book.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Hobart, 6 February 1860 and died at Lefroy on 1 June 1895. 

HIBBERTS; Joseph

Native-born Joseph was 25 years-old when found guilty 16 June 1890 of Larceny. He received a Six Month sentence.  His warrant number was 18348.  Joseph arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released 15 December.  There is no further information. 

HOGAN; James

James is shown arriving in Tasmania aboard the Pateena possibly around 1883. On 2 September 1890 he was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and Larceny. He received Seven Days on the first charge and One Month on the second.  His warrant number was 18496.  It appears that he arrived at CSG the same day (unlikely) and is shown as being 28 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  James was released 8 October.  A search of FI records shows two deaths for a person of this name.  One occurred at the Infirmary New Town 26 March 1917.  The other at Hobart 29 July 1920.  There is no further information. 

JUDGE; John

Native-born John was found guilty 26 June 1888 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 17235.  John arrived at CSG on 12 July and is shown as being 44 years-old, seaman, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  John was released 25 September.  The FI records show a person of this name died Dover 2 March 1916.  There is no further information. 

MANSON; David

David is shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Oceana (no date/no record) as a free convict.  On 11 July 1890 he was found guilty of False Pretences and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 18389.  David arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 55 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released with remission on 9 September 1890.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Launceston, 14 November 1898. 

McCULLOCH; William

Native-born William was found guilty 29 July 1890 of using Obscene Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number was 18424.  He arrived at CSG 10 August and is shown as being 29 years-old, labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction.  There is no entry in regard to literacy.  William was discharged to Launceston two days later on 12 August.  A search of FI records shows three deaths for a person of this name.  One at Moonah 6 January 1927 and two at Launceston 29 April 1927 and 19 August 1930.  There is no further information. 

McKAY; Patrick aka FLANNIGAN; Matthew

Patrick (age unknown) was found guilty 20 December 1890 of Threatening Language and Assaulting Police.  As a result he was sentenced to 14 Days on the first charge and Three Months on the second.  His warrant numbers were 18670/18671.  Patrick arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being native-born, labourer, Catholic with one prior and illiterate.  There is no release date as it was after the end of 1890.  There is no further information. 

McQUIRK; Joseph

Native-born Joseph was found guilty 22 September 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 18530.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as being 23 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  There is no release date as it was after the end of 1890.  No further information. 

O’BRIEN; James

James was found guilty 28 October 1890 of Larceny and received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 18588.  James arrived at CSG 5 November and is shown as 20 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  There is no release date as it was after the end of 1890.

It appears that James arrived in Tasmania aboard the Burrumbeet (no date/no record).  A search of FI records shows numerous persons with this name. 

RODGERS; William

Native-born William was found guilty 7 July 1888 of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 17234.  William arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as being 20 years-old, miner, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  James was released 24 December.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Hobart, 15 October 1859 and died at Strahan, 1 November 1893 aged 30 years.  

WALLACE; Joseph

Joseph is shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Corinna (no date/no record). On 30 December 1889 he was found guilty of Resisting Police and Obscene Language.  He received Three Months on the first charge and Seven Days on the second.  His warrant numbers were 18109/18110.  Joseph arrived at CSG 4 January and is shown as being a free convict, 30 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released 5 April 1890.

On 31 July 1890 he was before the court again and found guilty of Assaulting Police.  This resulted in a Three Month sentence.  James was released 28 October. There is no further information. 

WALSH; August

August was found guilty (date unknown) of Larceny and remanded in custody. His warrant number was 18512.  He arrived at CSG 13 September 1890 and is shown as being a free convict, 30 years-old, butcher, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  On 23 September he left under escort to Victoria.  There is no further information. 

WESLEY; George

Native-born George was charged with Uttering Valueless Cheques and was Committed to Trial.  His warrant number was 17355.  He arrived at CSG 21 September 1888 and is shown as being 24 years-old, a miner, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  It is noted that on 24 September he was released to bail but later received a Three Year sentence.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Westbury, 24 March 1864.  A search of FI records show a George James Wesley married Edith Annie Webb at Deloraine 14 April 1909.  There is no further information. 

WOODS; Thomas

Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Blenheim (4) from Cork (Ireland) 31 October 1851 as a free settler.  On 13 April 1889 Thomas was found guilty of Attempting Suicide and was sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 17682.  Thomas arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as being 54 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 12 July 1889.

A search of BDM records show a death for a person of this name at Hobart, 1 August 1898 aged 61 years.  The FI records show two deaths for a person of this name.  Both occurred at Hobart, one 6 August 1913 and the other 28 August 1928.  There is no further information. 

ALLEN; Charles Edward

Charles is shown as arriving in Tasmania on the Caranjah (no date/no record) as a free convict.  On 13 October 1881 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number was 14056.  Charles arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as being 30 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  A release date is not shown.  There is no further information. 

BLACKHAM; William

William is another who arrived in VDL as free settler.  He was aboard the Atlas that arrived from Plymouth, 24 August 1833.  William was found guilty 1 November 1877 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 12129.  He arrived at CSG 9 November and is shown as being 58 years-old, blacksmith with one prior conviction and literate.  William was released on 30 November.

However, he was again found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly in April of 1878 and is shown in the gate-book as dying in custody 4 May 1878.

A search of BDM records show his death date as 11 May.  There is no further information. 

DUNCAN; John

John was found guilty 14 October 1889 of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 17964.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being 60 years-old, blacksmith, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He appears to have arrived in VDL aboard the Ratcliffe as a free settler but there is no record to confirm this. A search of FI records shows two deaths.  One occurred at Burnie 24 October 1906 and a John Hay Duncan at the Charitable Institute New Town 12 August 1911. There is no further information. 

JACKSON; James (Powell)

Native-born James was found guilty 5 February 1877 of Stealing an Opossum-skin Rug/Value 10/- ($1.00) and Absconding from his Masters Service.  James was sentenced to Three Months on the first charge and One Month on the second.  His warrant number was 778.  He arrived at CSG 14 February and is shown as being 17 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released 4 June.  It is noted that he stole the rug from an A. Morey.

A search of BDM records show that a James Powell Jackson was born at Launceston, 1 June 1870 and died at Hobart, 23 March 1895 aged 23 years. 

MOSS; Henry

Henry was also native-born and 22 years-old when found guilty 17 December 1879 of Unlawfully Beating and Sureties.  He was sentenced to Three Months on each charge.  His warrant number was 13228.  Henry arrived at CSG ten days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate. He was released 9 January after a fine was paid.  (See William Thompson)

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Hobart, 17 July 1858.  A search of FI records show a person of this name died Hobart 28 January 1909.  There is no further information. 

PYTHIAN (PHYTHIAN); James

James arrived in VDL aboard the Surrey (4) 11 August 1842 from London as a free convict.  On 10 September 1884 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 15478.  James arrived at CSG seven days later and is shown as being 70 years-old, invalid, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was discharged to the General Hospital for medical treatment 27 September.  There is no mention as to whether he was returned to CSG to complete his sentence.  There is no further information. 

QUINN; Charles

Native-born Charles was found guilty 2 November 1889 of being a Debtor and was sentenced to Sixty Days gaol.  He had two warrant numbers – 18024 and 18025. Charles arrived at CSG on 16 November and is shown as being 33 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  For some strange reason he was released 27 November with remission.  The FI records located a Charles Albert Quinn who died Launceston 10 November 1925.  The search also noted a Charles Quin who died Hobart 17 May 1900.  There is no further information. 

ROBINSON; Henry

Henry is shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Lufra (no date/no record) as a free convict.  On 21 February 1889 he was found guilty of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act and sentenced to Ten Days.  His warrant number was 17597.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being 18 years-old, seaman, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Henry was released 1 March.  The FI records show four possible marriages and three deaths for a person of this name.  The most significant occurred at the Charitable Institute New Town 14 April 1905.

RYDER; Edward

Edward was found guilty 13 April 1887 of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a Four Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16741.  Edward arrived at CSG a week later and is shown as being 64 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 12 August.

Edward is shown as arriving in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) but there is no such person listed.  He may have been using another name.

A search of FI records show a person of this name died at the Charitable Institute New Town 4 June 1905.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; Robert

A search of convict and shipping records confirm that Robert arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Kennaway (1), 13 February 1835 from Cork, Ireland.  Robert was 59 years-old when he was found guilty 28 July 1882 of Attempting to Escape Lawful Custody.  He received a One Month sentence.  Robert arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as mason, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released at 5.00 p.m. 26 August.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Evandale, 21 March 1888 aged 65 years. 

THOMPSON; Gavin

Gavin is shown as arriving in VDL 10 April 1850 aboard the Blenheim (3) from Plymouth as a free settler.  On 4 March 1876 he was found guilty of Stealing Stockings Etc. and sentenced to Four Months.  His warrant number was 11369. Gavin is shown as being 44 years-old, shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to Cascades Depot 11 March 1876.  A note states that the stockings were the property of A.L. Fulmingham. There is no further information. 

THOMPSON; William

Native-born William was found guilty 17 December 1879 of Unlawfully Beating and Sureties.  He, along with Henry Moss, was sentenced to Three Months on each charge.  His warrant number was 13229.  William arrived at CSG along with Henry Moss, 27 December and is shown as being 25 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 13 January 1880 after a fine was paid.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Hobart, 12 September 1854.  A William Henry Thompson was also born at Campbell Town, 10 February 1854.  The FI records show numerous deaths for a person of this name. 

WARD; John

John, also native-born, was 23 years-old when found guilty 2 February 1889 of Larceny.  He received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 17566. John arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released 5 May.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born Hobart, 8 March 1865. The FI records show numerous deaths for a person of this name. 

WELLS; Thomas (transported as WHALE; Thomas)

Thomas is shown as arriving in VDL aboard HMS Tortoise from Plymouth, 19 February 1842 as a free settler.  On 27 May 1882 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 14384.  Thomas arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as being 85 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 26 June.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Hobart, 30 January 1884 aged 82 years.  There is no further information. 

WILSON; Thomas

Native-born Thomas was 24 years-old when found guilty 19 January 1889 of Larceny and received a Six Month sentence.  His warrant number was 17550.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as baker, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  Thomas was released with remission 9 July.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Oatlands, 8 November 1866.  It also shows a death at Fingal, 10 February 1896 aged 30 years. A search of FI records also shows numerous deaths for a person of this name. 

WOODHEAD; Joseph

Joseph is shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the J.Lahey? (No date/no record) as a free convict.  On 17 April 1882 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Seven Months.  His warrant number was 14328.  Joseph arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as being 24 years-old, seaman, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 16 November. There is no further information. 

BOOTH; Hugh

Native-born Hugh was 14 years-old when found guilty 25 January 1883 of Assault and received a Two Month sentence.  His warrant number was 14706. Hugh arrived at CSG 7 February and is shown as labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released 24 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Hobart, 24 June 1867.  There is no further information. 

BRYAN; Thomas

Thomas is shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Eliza (no date/no record) as a free convict.  On 9 January 1877 he was found guilty of Absconding Lawful Custody and of Hunting on Crown Land without a License.  Thomas received Three Months on the first charge and Twelve Months on the second.  His warrant number was 1748.  He arrived at CSG 17 January and is shown as being 25 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and could only read. Thomas was released with remission 31 October 1877.  A search of FI records show a person of this name died Swansea 31 March 1909.  There is no further information. 

BURNSLEY; William aka Joseph

William supposedly arrived here aboard the Lord Auckland (no date/no record) as a free settler.  On the 15 January 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number was 11758. William arrived at CSG 29 January and is shown as being 69 years-old, labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the General Hospital 22 February.  There is no further information. 

CARPENTER; Samuel

Samuel who reputedly arrived aboard the Tasmania (no date/no record), was 49 years-old when found guilty 1 December 1882 of Wife Beating.  He received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 14611.  Samuel arrived at CSG 9 January and is shown as gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 28 February 1883.

A search of FI records show a person of this name died Swansea 17 May 1907.  There is no further information. 

COHEN; Ralph

Native-born Ralph was 19 years-old when found guilty 17 January 1888 of Larceny.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number was 17062. Ralph arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 17 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Clarence, 8 September 1870.  There is no further information. 

CONOLON; Denis A.

Denis was also native-born and also 19 years-old when found guilty 7 December 1886 of Larceny.  He received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 16538. Denis arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as farmer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 5 March.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Richmond, 26 February 1862.  The FI records show a Denis Augustine Conlan married Alice Mary Higgins at Hobart 1 May 1902.  There is no further information. 

ELTON; Elijah aka NELMES or JONES (transported as NELMES)

Elijah arrived in VDL aboard the Emily (1) from London 24 November 1842.  On 18 October 1877 he was found guilty of Escaping Lawful Custody and received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number was 12115.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as holding a TOL, 64 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 19 January 1878. There is no further information. 

JACKSON; Jonas

Jonas was 70 years-old when found guilty 11 November 1885 of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number was 15958. Jonas is shown as arriving at CSG the same day.  A labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction he could only read.  He was released 20 November.

A search of convict and shipping records show that Jonas arrived in VDL aboard the Asia (6) from Portsmouth, 21 August 1841.

A search of BDM records revealed that a person of this name died at Hobart, 21 June 1893 aged 77 years. 

JENNINGS; James aka BURNS; John

James is another who is shown arriving here as a free convict aboard the Rodney although the Free Trader (no date/no record for either) is also mentioned.  He was found guilty 26 September 1882 of Stealing a Tent and Picks/Value ₤1/10/- ($3.00) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number was 14506.  James arrived at CSG 4 October and is shown as being 34 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 20 December. The FI records show a person of this name died Hobart 1 June 1929.  There is no further information. 

LYNCH; James

Records show that James arrived in VDL aboard the Equestrian (1) from London 2 May 1844 as a free settler.  On 9 January 1877 he was found guilty of Breach of Agreement and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 11749.  James arrived at CSG eight days later and is shown as being 47 years-old, plasterer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 8 February.

 A search of FI records shows three deaths for a person of this name. The first occurred at Gawler 1 July 1900.  The second near the Waterworks South Hobart 1 October 1907.  The third, 30 January 1924 at New Town.  There is no further information. 

MAKEPEACE; Charles

Charles was 38 years-old when found guilty 19 May 1888 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 17200.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as carpenter, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Charles was released 18 June.

Gate-book records show that he arrived in Tasmania aboard the Elizabeth and Henry (no date/no record) as a free convict.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at New Norfolk, 12 October 1888 aged 51 years, 

McCOY; James

James is shown as arriving in Tasmania aboard the Sir J. Byng (no date/no record) as a free settler.  On 13 April 1882 the 72 year-old was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number was 14331.  James arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as carpenter, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released 12 June.  There is no further information. 

MULLHOLLAND; Peter

Peter was found guilty 10 December 1887 of being Drunk and Disorderly and Resisting Police.  Surprisingly he was only sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 17022.  Peter arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as being 65 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and illiterate.  He was released 9 January 1888.

Gate-book records show he apparently arrived in VDL aboard the Hydrabad (2) (no date/no record) as a free settler.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart, 26 July 1898 aged 71 years. 

MULLINS; John

Native-born John was found guilty 10 November 1888 of Obtaining Goods by False Pretences and was sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number was 17449.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as being 32 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 8 December.

A search of BDM records show that person of this name born at Fingal, 7 April 1854.  The FI records show a person of this name died Inveresk, Launceston 13 June 1921.  There is no further information. 

PORTER; Arthur

Arthur, also native-born, was found guilty 26 April 1888 of Larceny and received a Twelve Month sentence.  His warrant number was 17171.  Arthur arrived at CSG 2 May and is shown as being 33 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or prior convictions and literate.  He was released 11 April 1889.

A search of BDM records failed to locate a birth but the death of a person with this name occurred at Launceston, 3 June 1899 aged 45 years.  The FI shows a person of this name also died at the Charitable Institution New Town 5 July 1905. There is no further information. 

REGAN; Frank

Frank was also native-born and the 18 year-old was found guilty 11 December 1890 of Sheep stealing and Remanded in Custody.  His warrant number was 18661.  Frank arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  As the gate-book entries finished at the end of 1890 there is no further information.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Glamorgan, 10 February 1873.  The FI records show a Francis Regan married Ellen Ann Pachant at Gormanston 30 July 1902.  A death is also shown for a Francis Patrick Regan at Comstock, Gormanston 29 June 1929.  There is no further information. 

SHAW; Walter aka CLARKE; Charles

Walter was found guilty 29 April 1884 of Stealing (three charges).  He was sentenced to Six Months on one charge and Three Months each on the other two. His warrant numbers were 15321-15323.  Walter arrived at CSG 7 May and is shown as being 23 years-old, native-born, tailor, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released 11 April 1885.  There is no further information. 

WATSON; Frederick

Frederick claims to have arrived in Tasmania aboard the Bartholomew W. Gosling (no date/no record) as a free convict.  On 11 October 1886 he was found guilty of Larceny and of being Unlawfully on Premises.  His warrant numbers were 16467/16468.  This resulted in a Three Month sentence and a Seven Day sentence. Frederick arrived at CSG ten days later and is shown as being 38 years-old, painter, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released 17 January 1887.

The FI records show Frederick Jesse Watson died Hobart 18 January 1909.  There is no further information.