ADAMSON; George

Convict shipping records show that George arrived in VDL aboard the Forfarshire from Spithead, 12 October 1843.  Gate-book records show him as a free settler.  On 24 May 1875 he was found guilty of Obtaining 13/6 by False Pretences ($1.35) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11091. George is shown as 57 years-old, drover, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  On 14 June he was sent to the Cascades Depot.

A search of BDM records show a death and a marriage for a person of this name. The marriage was to a Catherine Brennan at Hobart, 14 January 1856.  The death of the 69 year-old was at Hobart on 16 February 1887.  There is no further information. 

ATKINS; Charles

Native-born Charles was 26 years-old when found guilty on 21 December 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to Seven Days gaol.  His warrant number 17026.  Charles is shown as labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read. He was released 27 December.

A search of BDM records show a Charles Louis Atkins born at Clarence, 12 September 1861.  The FI records show three deaths all at Hobart.  A Charles Lewis Atkins died 10 April 1900, Charles Orlando died 5 October 1905 and Charles James 2 February 1920.  There is no further information. 

BENNETT; Thomas

Thomas was found guilty at Bellerive, 2 March 1882 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month in gaol.  Thomas was 49 years-old and his warrant number 14247.  He arrived at CSG the following day*.  He is shown as gardener, Catholic with three or more convictions and literate.  Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on the Rodney (1) as a free settler from Portland (Dorset) on 28 November 1850.  He was released on 1 April.

A search of BDM records show a Thomas Samuel Bennett married a Sarah Jane Hutchins at Hobart, 9 April 1874.  Thomas was 38 years-old and Sarah 20 years-old.  The FI records show deaths for three persons with this name, one at Strahan 20 January 1906, Burnie 2 December 1912 and Lower Barrington 21 July 1918. There is no further information. 

* Unless otherwise shown, all prisoners from Bellerive arrived at CSG the same day.

CUNNINGHAM; William

Native-born William was 21 years-old when found guilty on 8 November 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 18595. William is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released on 22 November.

On 4 December 1890, William was again in trouble when found guilty on two charges of Larceny and received a Six Month sentence.  There is no release date as the gate-book records ceased at the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Deloraine on 19 June 1871.  The FI records show three deaths for a person of this name.  One at the Charitable Institution New Town 2 October 1907, Hobart 4 November 1917 and Deloraine 18 September 1923.  There is no further information. 

DAVIS; Richard

Convict shipping records show Richard arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Kennaway (1) on 13 February 1835 from Cork (Ireland).  On 29 January 1876, he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months gaol. His warrant number 11329.  Richard is shown as 62 years-old, stonemason, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 1 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 26 December 1888.  There is no further information. 

FORD; William (see Young Offenders)

Thirteen-year-old William was found guilty on 9 February 1878 of Stealing a Whip and Bridle and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number 12256. William is shown as labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 April.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Longford on 25 January 1886 aged 21 years.  The FI records show five deaths.  A William Ford died at sea 24 November 1901 a William George at Cornwall 17 January 1910 William Simon at Launceston 30 June 1913 William Arthur at Hobart 27 August 1917 and William Henry 26 April 1925.   There is no further information. 

GOODMAN; James

James was 44 years-old when found guilty on 6 October 1890 of using Obscene Language and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 18539.  James is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He appears to have arrived in Tasmania aboard the vessel Victoria (date unknown). He was released on 13 October.  The FI records show a person of this name died Oatlands 27 December 1906.  There is no further information.

HOGAN; John

John was 55 years-old when found guilty on 3 February 1876 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number was 11333.  John is shown as holding a CP, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions. Literacy details are not recorded.  He was released on 9 February.

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Navarino (2) on 10 January 1843, from Ireland.  A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 30 April 1890, aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

HUTCHINSON; Joseph aka RICHARDSON

Joseph was found guilty on 21 September 1876 of Stealing a Coat and Trousers. The 75 year-old was sentenced to One Year with Hard Labour. His warrant number 11601. Joseph is shown as labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 22 September.

Convict shipping records show he arrived in VDL aboard the Elizabeth from London on 15 February 1832.  A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Longford 7 August 1893 aged 70 years.  The FI records show a person of this name died Launceston 1 November 1902.  If this is the same person he would have been 102/103 years old.  There is no further information. 

MANSFIELD; William (Frank)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (1) from Plymouth on 30 December 1845.  On 15 March 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 11377.  William is shown as 56 years old, holding a CP, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 21 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Bridget Whelan aged 19 years at Hobart on 7 February 1854.  The FI records show a person of this name died at Latrobe 5 January 1906.  There is no further information. 

MARTIN; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Lord Petre on 15 October 1843 from London.  On 8 June 1876, 61 year-old Martin was found guilty of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years.  His warrant number 11500. He is shown as a stonemason, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Martin was discharged to the General Hospital on 19 November 1877.

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 possibilities.  The FI records show two possible deaths for a person of this name, one at West Kentish 9 September 1904 and Launceston 25 March 1906.  There is no further information.

McARTHUR; William

Native-born William was found guilty on 27 April 1876 of Stealing ₤3/2/6 from the Clarence Hotel ($6.25) and sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number was 11449.  William is shown as 34 years-old, farmer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 26 July.

The money is recorded as belonging to a William Martin.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Hobart Town on 25 July 1848.  The FI records show a person of this name died Hobart 28 September 1924.  There is no further information. 

McGRATH; John

According to the gate-book, John is shown arriving in Tasmania aboard the Wairarapa (date unknown) as a free convict, possibly from NSW.  The 40 year-old was found guilty on 4 October 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18538.  John is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  There is no release date as it would have been after the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 13 March 1894 aged 45 years.  A further four deaths were located in the FI records.  Two at the Charitable Institute New Town 11 February 1905 and 19 December 1908 another at sea 4 December 1918 and a John Joseph at Launceston 17 November 1925.  There is no further information. 

McQUADE; William

William is shown in the gate-book arriving in Tasmania aboard the Phoebe (date unknown) as a free settler.  On the 11 January 1887 he was found guilty of Stealing a Coat and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11735. William is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and literate.  He was released on 16 July.  William was what we now call a serial offender.  Between 1875 and 1890 he accumulated thirty-five offences most of which were drink-related.  The FI records show he may have died at New Norfolk 17 April 1913.  There is no further information. 

MOORE; Henry

Native-born Henry arrived at CSG 4 August 1888 charged with Assault with Intent to Rape.  His warrant number was 17269.  He is shown as 36 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  The charge may have been dropped as there is no further information.

A search of BDM records shows a number of persons with this name. 

MOORE; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 12 October 1843 aboard the Forfarshire from Spithead. William was found guilty of Larceny (no entry) and sentenced to One Month.  He is shown arriving at CSG on 19 August 1889.  His warrant number 17857.  The 66 year-old is shown as gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  It appears he was released on 3 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Annie J.J. Watt at Hobart on 26 April 1894.  His age is shown as 70 years and Annie’s at 25 years.  There is no further information. 

O’BRIEN; Richard

Native-born Richard was 25 years-old when charged with Manslaughter (no date).  He is shown as being remanded to CSG on 22 November 1890.  His warrant number 18610.  Richard was a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the Police on 29 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Morven on13 October 1853.  Also shown is a marriage to a Mary Ethel Price at Evandale on 8 February 1899.  There is no further information. 

PATTERSON; James (see Young Offenders)

Along with Walter Scanlon and Charles Watkins, native-born 13 year-old James was found guilty on 9 February 1878 of Stealing a Whip and Bridle and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number 12254.  He is shown as labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  James was released on 20 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Hobart on 5 September 1864.  There is no further information.

REED; William (transported as TURNER)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland (Dorset) on 28 November 1850.  On 4 May 1876 he was found guilty of being Absent from Hired Service and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11454.  William is shown as labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 3 June.  There is no further information. 

SCANLON; Walter (see Young Offenders)

Along with James Patterson and Charles Watkins, native-born 13 year-old Walter was found guilty on 9 February 1878 of Stealing a Whip and Bridle.  He received a Two Month sentence.  His warrant number 12255.  Walter is shown as labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 April. There is no further information. 

SMITH; William

William is shown in the gate-book arriving in VDL as a free settler aboard a vessel named the Lady Bentick.  A search of convict shipping records show a person of this name arrived in VDL aboard the Lord William Bentick from Portsmouth on 26 August 1838.  At 84 years of age, he was found guilty on 29 December 1890 of Indecent Behaviour and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number is not shown.  William was a widower, Protestant with three or more convictions.  There is no entry for literacy and no release date as the gate-book ceased on 31 December 1890.  There is no further information. 

TIDY; William (transported as TIDEY; James aka CHAMBERS)

William is shown as arriving in VDL aboard the Ratcliffe (2) from Spithead on 12 November 1848 as a free settler.  On 15 April 1880 he was found guilty of Assault and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13394.  William was 66 years-old and is shown as blacksmith, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 17 July.  There is no further information. 

TRACEY; James

Native-born James was 22 years-old when found guilty of Stealing 11/6 ($1.15) on 8 August 1878 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12501. James is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and illiterate. He was released on 7 February 1879.  There is no further information.

TRACEY; Michael (transported as TRACY)

Convict shipping records show that Michael arrived in VDL aboard the Ratcliffe (1) from London on 30 August 1845.  On 22 February 1887 was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16649.  Michael arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and could only read.  He was released on 7 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 18 June 1898 aged 76 years.  There is no further information. 

TURNER; John (James?)

John is shown as arriving in Tasmania as a free convict aboard the Doric (date unknown).  On 21 August 1890 the 36 year-old was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months gaol.  His warrant number 18446.  John is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry for literacy.  He was released on 20 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Ellen Finlay at Campbell Town on 10 August 1880.  He was 25 years-old and Ellen 21 years-old. There is no further information. 

WATKINS; Charles

Native-born Charles, along with Walter Scanlon and James Patterson, was found guilty on 9 February 1878 of Stealing a Whip and Bridle and sentenced to Two Months gaol.  His warrant number 12257.  Charles is shown as 17 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 April 1878.

A search of BDM records show a Charles Arthur Eyles Watkins was born in Hobart on 13 June 1860.  There is no further information. 

WILSON; Henry

Another native-born 17 year-old, Henry was found guilty on 2 December 1878 of being Absent from Hired Service and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12640.  Henry is shown as farm labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 1 January 1879.

A search of BDM records show there are a several possibilities regarding a person of this name.  A marriage occurred at Hobart to an Elizabeth Livingstone on 29 March 1883.  The birth of a Henry George Wilson took place at Hobart on 13 June 1860.

BAKER; John aka YOUNGER

John was also native-born and was found guilty on 19 August 1876 of Stealing a Bottle of Brandy.  He also received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 11576.  He is shown as 23 years-old, farm labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could only read.  John was released on 18 September.  It is noted that he stole the brandy from a William North.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name was born at Bothwell on 1 April 1853.  It also revealed that a person of this name married an Esther Jones at Bothwell on 16 July 1883.  He was 27 years-old and Esther 23 years-old. There is no further information. 

BEW; Joseph

Convict shipping records show Joseph arrived in VDL aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland on 28 November 1850.  On 31 May 1879, Joseph was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12935.  He arrived at CSG on 4 June and is shown as 53 years-old, gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Joseph was released on 30 June.

He was again trouble on 5 July 1876 when he was found guilty of Stealing a Dog/Value 10/- ($1.00) and sentenced to Six Months.  It is noted that the dog was stolen from a L. Cashion.  Joseph was released on 3 January 1880.  There is no further information. 

BIRCH; Thomas (James?)

According to the gate-book Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Joseph Somes (1) as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records shows that a James Birch arrived aboard the Joseph Somes from London on 20 May 1846.  It is possible that he changed his name to Thomas.  He was 49 years-old when he was found guilty on 2 November 1876 of Indecently Exposing his Person and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 11645.  Thomas is shown as arriving at CSG six days later, blind, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 15 November.  There is no further information. 

BRIDGES James (transported as BRIDGE)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London on 5 February 1841.  On 6 October 1877 James was found guilty of Indecent Practise and Exposing his Person.  He was sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 12102.  James arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as holding a TOL, 50 years-old, bricklayer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 19 October and re-arrested. (reason not stated)

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. 

BROWN; Samuel

Convict shipping records show Samuel arrived in VDL on 18 July 1832 aboard the England from England (no date).  On the 11 February 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12270.  Samuel arrived at CSG on 20 February and is shown as 58 years-old, holding a CP, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 9 March.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Launceston on 30 August 1882 aged 65 years.  There is no further information. 

BROWN; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in Australia aboard the John Calvin on 21 September 1846 from Woolwich.  He is shown arriving in VDL aboard the Tory from Norfolk Island in 1847.  Between 20 and 23 June 1879 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and of Misconduct and sentenced to Three Months and Three Days.  His warrant number 12960.  Thomas arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as holding a CP, 60 years-old, cook, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 22 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 9 June 1890 aged 73 years.  There are also other possibilities although this appears to be the closest.  A marriage also took place at Campbell Town between a person of this name and a Margaret Reynolds on 14 January 1858.  His age was 38 years and Margaret 32 years.  There is no further information. 

BURNS; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Blenheim (2) from Dublin on 20 May 1846.  On 26 September 1890 William was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18534.  He arrived at CSG on 1 October and is shown as 72 years-old, a sweep, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 25 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Westbury on 14 May 1898 aged 80 years.  There is no further information. 

BUTCHER; Robert

Robert was 58 years-old when found guilty on 30 August 1881 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 13998.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 58 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Robert was released on 12 September.  Convict shipping records show Robert arrived in VDL on 20 May 1846 from London aboard the Joseph Somes (1).  There is no further information.

CONNELL; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Tory from Dublin on 18 March 1847.  On 25 February 1878, he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12283. James arrived at CSG 2 March and is shown as 51 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 23 March.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name married a Susannah Schmidt at Fingal on 2 March 1857.  There is no further information. 

CROCKETT; Joseph

Native-born Joseph was 25 years old when found guilty on 30 August 1880 of Assaulting Eliza Smith and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13458. He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 3 July.  There is no further information. 

DAKIN; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Nile from London on 3 October 1850.  On 17 December 1877 the now 55 year-old was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12191.  George arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 16 January 1878.  There is no further information. 

DONOHOE (DONOHOO/DONOHUE); Thomas

Convict shipping records show a Timothy and Michael Donohue arrived in VDL aboard the Lord Dalhousie from Cork (Ireland) on 14 August 1852.   There is no mention of a Thomas who is shown in the gate-book as arriving on the same ship. It is possible that one or the other changed his name.  Thomas first appeared on 8 January 1876 when found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a One Month sentence on this occasion.  His warrant number 11303.  Six years later on 19 January 1882, Thomas was again found guilty of being Idle etc. and again sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14182.  He is shown as arriving at CSG the same day.  Thomas was then 55 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more convictions and literate.  He was released on 18 February.  There is no further information.

DUFFY; James

James is shown in the gate-book arriving in Tasmania aboard the Duke of Northumberland as a free settler.  However, as James was only 26 years-old when he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly, 9 May 1878, it is obvious he wasn’t a convict.  His warrant number 12402.  Incidentally, there was no Duke of Northumberland only a Duchess of Northumberland.  A check of convict shipping records revealed no-one by the name of James Duffy.  It is likely he came here from NSW.  On this occasion James received a One Month sentence despite an already extensive record in Hobart.  He arrived at CSG on 15 May and is shown as blind, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released on 8 June.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name married a Helen Woods at Hobart on 21 June 1878.  There is no further information. 

FAHEY; Joseph

Native-born Joseph was 22 years-old when he was found guilty on 7 March 1890 of Indecency and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18204.  Joseph arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released 15 April.

A search of BDM records show a Francis Joseph Fahey was born at Richmond on 13 August 1868.  A marriage also appears to a Bridget Mary Hickey at Hobart on 24 September 1889.  There is no further information. 

FINLAY; John aka FINLEY

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL from Kingston, Ireland aboard the London (2) on 19 March 1851.  On 26 December 1883, John was found guilty of Indecency and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 14644.  He arrived at CSG on 3 January 1884 and is shown as being 65 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry for literacy.  He was released on 8 January.  There is no further information. 

FURLEY; Samuel

Native-born Samuel was 50 years-old when found guilty 2 October 1886 of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16451.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 15 October.  There is no further information.

GORDON; William

Convict shipping records show that William arrived in VDL aboard the Maria Somes (2) from Portsmouth on 9 August 1850.  William was found guilty of Breaching the Master Servant Act on 20 June 1876 and sentenced to One Month. His warrant number 11512.  He is shown as arriving at CSG the same day although this could be incorrect.  William was 50 years old, quarryman/miner, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on the 28 June after a fine had been paid.

A search of BDM records shows only that a person of this name died at Hobart on 21 September 1896 aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

GRANT; Donald

Convict shipping records show that Donald arrived in VDL aboard the Gilbert Henderson from London on 12 November 1845.  On 19 January 1882 he was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 14183.  Donald arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 74 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 1 February.

A search of BDM records only show that a person of this name died at Hobart on 28 September 1887 aged 81 years.  There is no further information. 

GRIFFITHS; Laurence

Convict shipping records show Laurence arrived in VDL aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth on 11 June 1851.  He was found guilty on 12 April 1877 of Non-maintenance of his Child and apparently remanded in custody until his compliance.  His warrant number 916.  Laurence arrived at CSG on 25 April and is shown as 57 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 13 November 1877.

A search of BDM records show a Laurence James Griffiths died at Hobart on 8 June 1879 aged 63 years.  There is no further information. 

HANNIGAN; Michael (see HENNIGAN)

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL aboard the Blenheim (4) from Cork, Ireland on 31 October 1851.  On 15 May 1880, Michael was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13426.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 59 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 30 November 1880.

Michael was again in trouble on 16 October 1882 when found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received One Month on this occasion.  He was released on 15 November.  There is no further information.

HARRAP; George

According to the gate-book records, George arrived in VDL aboard the Asia (6) although a search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this.  On 28 June 1876, he was found guilty of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11524.  George arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 65 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 27 July.  There is no further information. 

HENNIGAN; Michael (see HANNIGAN)

Convicted under the name of Hennigan, Michael was found guilty on 4 March 1879 of Stealing a Bottle of Gin/Value 5/- (50c) and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12802.  He arrived at CSG on 12 March and is shown as 59 years-old and on this visit a gardener.  Michael was released on 3 September. There is no further information. 

HENRY; Patrick

Convict shipping records show Patrick arrived in VDL aboard the Emily (2) from Dublin on 30 October 1844.  The CSG gate-book shows that he arrived aboard the Brothers (date unknown).  Patrick was found guilty on 26 November 1887 of being Idle etc. and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17005.  He arrived at CSG four days after his sentence and is shown as 65 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no [?] prior convictions and could only read.  Patrick was released 24 December.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name died at Launceston on 7 May 1898 aged 75 years.  There is no further information. 

JONES; Frederick

Native-born Frederick was 17 years-old when found guilty on 26 February 1887 of Larceny.  He received a Twelve Month sentence.  His warrant number 16665. He arrived at CSG on 2 March and is shown as blacksmith, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 5 March after a fine was presumably paid.

Frederick was again in trouble on 23 April 1888 when found guilty of Larceny again.  As a result he received another Twelve Month sentence.  His warrant number 17170.  He arrived at CSG on 2 May and is shown as 20 years-old, labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 22 April 1889.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 25 June 1897 aged 29 years.  There is no further information.

JONES; Henry

According to the gate-book, Henry arrived in Tasmania aboard the Derwent as a free convict (date unknown, possibly from NSW.  On 1 October 1880 he was found guilty of Having Clothes Unaccounted For. Henry received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 13600.  Eight days later he arrived at CSG and is shown as 58 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 30 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Richmond on 8 February 1889 aged 66 years.  There is no further information. 

JONES; John

Convict shipping records show three John Jones arrived in VDL aboard the Coromandel (2) from Sheerness on 26 October 1838.  On 8 May 1880 one, a 72 year-old, was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13417.  This John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. There are no further entries re literacy or release date.

A search of BDM records revealed the death of several people with this name. Perhaps the closest possibility may be one who died on 26 July 1892 aged 84 years.  There is no further information. 

LAMB; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Eden (2) from Woolwich on 5 July 1842.  On 4 March 1876 he was found guilty of Stealing Clothing/Value 5/- (50c) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11372.  William arrived at CSG 13 March and is shown as 60 years-old, a cripple, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 14 March.  It is noted that the clothing was stolen from a J. Knowles.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Margaret Gaffney at Port Sorell on 13 November 1882.  There is no further information. 

LOVE; Alexander

Native-born Alexander was found guilty on 29 July 1876 of Stealing Boots/Value 10/- ($1.00) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11550. Alexander arrived at CSG on 3 August and is shown as 20 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 28 October.  There is no further information.

LYNCH; James (see Swansea/Oatlands)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Equestrian (1) from London on 2 May 1844.  On 7 July 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13227.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 47 years-old, plasterer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 6 August.

James was in trouble again on 27 December 1879 when found guilty of Drunkenness and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13227.  He arrived at CSG three days later and was released on 6 January 1880.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Margaret Cullen at Launceston on 6 February 1854.  He was 35 years-old and Margaret was 30 years-old.  There is no further information. 

McCABE; James aka CUNNINGHAM/NELSON (transported as NELSON)

Convict shipping records show James arrived on the Blenheim (3) from Plymouth on 24 July 1850.  James was found guilty on 18 September 1877 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12085.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 56 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 17 October.

There is no further information. 

McCANNAH; Edward

Native-born Edward was 42 years-old when found guilty of Indecency on 1 December 1883 and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15062.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as a blacksmith, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  Edward was released on 14 December.  There is no further information. 

McMULLEN; Robert (see Richmond)

Native-born Robert was found guilty on 12 February 1887 of Abusive Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16634.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 28 years-old, a painter, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  The gate-book shows he arrived in Tasmania aboard the Takapuna (no date) as a free convict.  Robert was released on 25 February.  There is no further information. 

MILLER; Daniel

Convict shipping records show Daniel arrived in VDL aboard the Kinnear from Dublin, 23 October 1842.  Between 11–14 July 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and Stealing Skins.  He was sentenced to One Month plus Three Months.  His warrant number 12001.  Daniel arrived at CSG 21 July and is shown as 49 years-old, cook, Catholic with three or more convictions and literate. He was released 10 November.  There is no further information.

MONSEY (MORRISLY?); James

Gate-book records show James possibly arrived in Tasmania from NSW aboard either the Invercargill or the Wairarapa (no date/no record) as a free convict. James was found guilty 10 February 1890 of using Obscene Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 18165.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 39 years-old, plasterer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  James was released 22 February.  There is no further information. 

MORAN; John

The gate-book records show John arriving in Tasmania aboard the Earl Grey as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records show no-one of that name on the list.  It more probable that he arrived here from NSW because when found guilty 29 October 1883 of Disturbing the Peace, he was 36 years-old.  John received a 14 Day sentence.  His warrant number 15006.  He arrived at CSG on 8 November and is shown as labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  John was released two days after his arrival at CSG.

However, on 21 January 1887 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and Resisting the Police.  He received Seven Days on the first charge and 14 Days on the second.  His warrant numbers 16597/16598.  John arrived at CSG five days later, at which time he was also listed as 36 years-old.  He was released on 20 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Annie O’Brien at Pt. Cygnet on 27 April 1881.  He was 32 years-old and Annie 21 years-old. There is no further information. 

MORIARTY; Edward (Edmund)

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL aboard the Blenheim (4) from Cork on 31 October 1851.  On 11 May 1878 he was found guilty of Stealing a Spade/Value 3/- (30c) and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 12403. Edward arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 48 years-old, labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 24 May. There is no further information. 

MULLINS; George (William)

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Hydrabad (2) from Queenstown (Ireland) on 13 December 1850.  George was found guilty on 4 February 1880 of Indecent Exposure and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13302.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 60 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.

It appears he was in trouble again when he was found guilty on 12 February 1881 of Breaching Prison Regulations.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 13776.  George arrived at CSG a week later and eventually released 11 March.  [As the offence was a breach of prison regulations, I assume that George was caught providing a prisoner in the lock-up at Bothwell with possibly tobacco or some kind of contraband.]  There is no further information. 

MURRAY; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Recovery from the Downs on 8 October 1837.  He was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly 24 February 1882 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14243.  John arrived at CSG 1 March and is shown as 69 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 23 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 14 November 1883 aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

ODDY (ODDIE); Frederick

Convict shipping records show Frederick arrived in VDL aboard the Mt. Stewart Elphinstone from London on 17 June 1845.  On 4 June 1881, he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and to be placed in Medical Observation.  This resulted in a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 13908.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 57 years-old, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  Frederick was released at 5.00 p.m. on 2 July.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 11 January 1885 aged 68 years.  There is no further information. 

PORTER; Arthur

Native-born Arthur was found guilty on 6 August 1887 of Obtaining Goods by False Pretences and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16860.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 32 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  Arthur was released on 5 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston on 3 June 1899 aged 45 years.  There is no further information. 

POWER; James

Convict shipping records show two people with this name arrived in VDL.  One arrived per Blenheim (2) from Dublin on 2 February 1849 and the other per Blenheim (4) from Cork on 31 October 1851.  One was found guilty on 1 December 1884 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15572.  James arrived at CSG nine days later and is shown as 68 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 31 December.  There is no further information. 

PRITCHARD; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Theresa from London on 4 July 1845.  On 3 June 1878 he was found guilty of Non-compliance with Order and sentenced to Six Months Recognizance.  His warrant number 12437.  James arrived at CSG on 12 June and is shown as 51 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 7 August when bail was found.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Elizabeth Brumage at Oatlands on 26 January 1866.  There is no further information. 

RILEY; James (transported as William)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London on 5 February 1841.  The 70 year-old was found guilty on 17 December 1877 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12192.  James/William arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 16 January 1878.  There is no further information. 

ROMANS; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Recovery from the Downs on 8 October 1837.  George was found guilty on 14 September 1887 of Uttering and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16918.  He arrived at CSG a week later and is shown as 72 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  George was released on 13 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Gilligan at Fingal on 26 June 1858.  There is no further information. 

RYAN; James aka HICKEY

Native-born James was found guilty on 27 December 1884 of Larceny (2 charges) and sentenced to Six Months and 21 Days Additional.  His warrant numbers 15608/15609.  James arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 40 years-old, miner, Catholic three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 26 June 1885.

It is noted that he stole a pipe from Sylvester Price whilst in gaol hence the additional 21 days.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Elizabeth Dillon at New Norfolk on 15 June 1875.  There is no further information. 

RYDER; Edward

Gate-book records show that Edward apparently arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) but a search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this.  On 17 December 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13705.  Edward arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 55 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 30 December 1880.  There is no further information.

SIMMONDS (SIMMONS); James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the London (1) from Portsmouth on 10 July 1844.  James was found guilty of Stealing a Woollen Shawl on 13 May 1876 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11474. He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 53 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and could only read.  James was released on 12 June.

It is noted that he stole from a William Dalby.

James was again in trouble when found guilty on 18 September 1877 of being Idle etc. and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12084.  James was released on 17 October.  He appeared in court on two more occasions, May 1880 when sentenced to Three Months for being Idle and Disorderly and again in May 1881 to Six Months for Larceny.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Bothwell on 10 April 1883 aged 60 years.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; Edward

Gate-book records show that Edward apparently arrived in VDL aboard the Layton (2) but again a search of convict shipping records shows no Edward Smith listed.  On 10 April 1880 he was found guilty of Indecently Exposing Himself and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13393.  Edward arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 53 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 8 May.

A search of BDM record show a person of this name died at Hobart on 11 January 1889 aged 61 years.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; John (Joseph)

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Barossa (2) from the Downs on 6 September 1844.  John was found guilty of Stealing on 9 November 1878 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12611.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 60 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was discharged to the Police on 8 May 1879.  There is no further information. 

SULLIVAN; Michael

Michael is shown in the gate-book as arriving in VDL aboard the Gazelle holding a CP.  Convict shipping records confirm that Michael did arrive aboard the Gazelle on 7 April 1848.  The 54 year-old was found guilty on 10 November 1877 of being Idle etc. and sentenced to 14 Days gaol.  His warrant number 12149. Michael arrived at CSG a week later and is shown as labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 23 November.  There is no further information.

TAYLOR; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Gilmore (1) from London on 20 August 1843.  Thomas was found guilty on 13 March 1882 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 14376.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 66 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released on 12 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart on 8 January 1891 aged 75 years.  There is no further information. 

THOMPSON; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Ratcliffe (2) from Spithead on 12 November 1848.  James was found guilty of Stealing a Watch/Value 15/- ($1.50) on 19 September 1876 and sentenced to Two Months. His warrant number 11615.  He arrived at CSG on 4 October and is shown as 59 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. James was released on 18 November.

It is noted that the property belonged to a J. Finley.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Launceston on 28 June 1881 aged 64 years.  There is no further information. 

TURNER; Sanford

Native-born Sanford was found guilty on 29 March 1890 of False Pretences and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 18249.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 19 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Sanford was released on 11 April.  There is no further information. 

VERN; Matthew

Native-born Matthew was found guilty on 21 September 1889 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17924.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 21 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  Matthew was released on 19 October.  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 Larceny on 7 September 1889 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17901.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 76 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  James was released on 5 October.

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.

WALSH; William (WELSH)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Montague on 9 December 1852.  William was found guilty of using Obscene Language on 19 May 1880 and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13440.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 46 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  William was released on 2 June.  There is no further information. 

WILLIAMS; Charles

Convict shipping records show Charles arrived in VDL aboard the Ratcliffe (2) from Spithead on 12 November 1848.  He was found guilty of Stealing a Turkey/Value 6/- (60c) on 1 October 1877 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12101.  He arrived at CSG on 10 October and is shown as 59 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Charles was released on 31 October.

It is noted the turkey was stolen from a J. Blake.

Charles was again in trouble when found guilty on 12 November 1877 of Assaulting and Beating Ann Patient and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12150.  Charles was released on 11 February 1878.

A search of BDM records shows the death of two people with this name.  Both died at Hobart.  One died 30 October 1884 aged 67 years and the other on 21 February 1880 aged 61 years.  There is no further information. 

WILSON; George

Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL aboard the Kinnear (1) from Dublin on 23 October 1842.  He was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly on 31 December 1880 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13720.  He arrived at CSG on 8 January 1881 and is shown as 76 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. George was released on 29 January.  There is no further information. 

WOODS; Thomas aka (KAY/WATERS/WALSH/COACHEE/KEYS)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL aboard the Lady Nugent from London on 12 November 1836.  Thomas was found guilty of Stealing a Purse and Money/Value ₤2 ($4.00) on 28 December 1878 and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 12684.  He arrived at CSG on 1 January 1879 and is shown as 60 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was released on 27 December with no remission.

It is noted that the purse and money were stolen from a W. Willby.  There is no further information.

HILL; Edward (transported as DAVIS)

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) from Plymouth on 18 April 1852.  He was found guilty of being Absent from Service on 18 December 1875 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 1284.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 51 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. Edward was released on 17 January 1876.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 22 August 1894 aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

PRITCHARD; James (see Bothwell)

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL aboard the Theresa from Plymouth on 4 July 1845.  James was found guilty of being Idle etc. on 26 February 1889 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17604.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 62 years-old, gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 25 March.  There is no further information.