FRANKLIN (75) 

ADAMS; William

Native-born William was found guilty of Stealing a Watch on 5 March 1878 and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12323.  He arrived at CSG eighteen days later and is shown as 24 years-old, a sawyer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  William was released on 24 June.  There is no further information.

ANDERSON; George

George, also native-born was found guilty on 19 July 1877 of Stealing a Shirt and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11999.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 23 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  George was released on 19 January 1878.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Hobart on 26 November 1855.  The records also show a marriage to a Euphemia Mackie at Richmond on 6 July 1887. George was 30 years-old and Euphemia, 24 years-old. There is no further information. 

ARFIES; Thomas

Native-born Thomas was found guilty on 11 October 1879 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13088.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 26 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate. William was released on 24 October. There is no further information. 

ARMSTRONG; Richard

William was found guilty on 25 October 1880 of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13631.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 19 years-old, a baker, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Richard was released on 23 April 1881 at 5.00 p.m. His late release would possibly be the result of prison offences. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Emu Bay (Burnie) on 28 January 1862.  A marriage is also shown to a Luisa Smith on 20 May 1890.  There is no further information.

BAILEY; Nathaniel

Another native-born Australian, Nathaniel was found guilty 11 October 1880 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 13605.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 23 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate. Nathaniel was released on 11 November after only serving one month.  It is possible a fine was paid.  There is no further information. 

BISHOP; Edward

Edward was found guilty on 14 July 1877 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12000. He arrived at CSG seven days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Edward was released on 13 August. There is no entry regarding his arrival in VDL but is shown as a free settler possibly from NSW.  There is no further information.

BOOTH; Peter

Native-born Peter was found guilty on 15 December 1890 of using Insulting Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 18658.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate. Peter was released on 24 December with remission [?]. There is no further information. 

BUTLER; Robert

Convict shipping records show a person of this name arrived in VDL on 18 March 1847 aboard the Tory from Dublin.  Records show another person of this name arriving in VDL on 15 February 1832 aboard the Elizabeth.  One or the other was found guilty on 25 January 1877 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  The warrant number 11760.  One or the other is shown arriving at CSG six days later and is listed as 60 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate. One or the other was discharged to the Police on 12 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 13 March 1881 aged 74 years. It is of interest that John Cogan who also arrived on the Tory is also appears in the Franklin listings.  There is no further information. 

CARR; Laurence

Native-born Laurence was found guilty on 16 April 1881 of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13854.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 27 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate. Peter was released on 15 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Alice McVoy at Franklin on 20 May 1875.  He is shown as 22 years-old and Alice, 18 years-old. There is no further information. 

COGAN; John

Convict shipping records show John, along with Robert Butler, arrived in VDL on 18 March 1847 aboard the Tory from Dublin.  On 8 September 1876 John was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 11590. He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 14 July.

John was found guilty again on 2 August 1878 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Four Months and Eight Days solitary, no doubt for gaol offences. His warrant number 12495.  It is noted on this occasion that he was near blind and 53 years-old.  John was released on 9 December.

On 16 July 1879 he was found guilty yet again of being Idle and Disorderly and received another Three Months.  His warrant number 12986.  John was released on 17 October.

His next appearance was on 8 April 1880 when found guilty of the same offence.  John received another Three Months.  His warrant number 13385.  He is shown as 40 years-old on this visit.  He was released on 9 July.  There is no further information. 

COHEN; Robert

Native-born Robert was found guilty on 7 January 1890 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  (It is noted that he had already been remanded in custody.)  His warrant number 18089. He had arrived at CSG on 30 December 1889 and is shown as 28 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Robert was released on 6 February 1890.  There is no further information. 

CONLAN; Michael aka CONNOLLY or SMITH

Michael was found guilty on 1 June 1889 of using Obscene Language and Resisting Police and sentenced to 14 Days and Two Months.  His warrant number 17762. He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as native-born, a free convict, 26 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Michael was released on 28 August.

A search of BDM records show there are several marriages for a person of this name.  The most likely was to Mary Ann Ring at Hobart on the 25 July 1881. There is no further information. 

CONNOLLY; Jeremiah

Gate-book records show Jeremiah arrived in Tasmania aboard the Harriet Nathan (no date) as a free convict.  On 28 April 1886 he was found guilty of Assaulting the Police and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16223.  Jeremiah arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 48 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 27 May.  There is no further information. 

CONNOLLY; Michael (see CONLAN)

Native-born Michael was found guilty on 23 July 1888 of Resisting the Police and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 17253.  Michael arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 29 September.  There is no further information. 

CONNORS; Michael

Gate-book records show Michael arrived in VDL aboard the Gazelle (no date) as a free settler.  A search of BDM records failed to locate anyone of this name aboard this vessel. He was found guilty on 20 November 1885 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 15974.  Michael arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 64 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 18 May.  There is no further information.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Hurreen at Hobart on 19 November 1855.  He was 29 years-old and Mary Ann, 21 years-old.  There is no further information.

CONREY; Anthony (could be CONROY)

Gate-book records show Anthony arrived in Tasmania aboard the Lord Auckland (no date) as a free settler.   A search of convict shipping records and BDM records failed to find anyone of this name.  It is possible he may have changed his name.  On 2 December 1878 he was found guilty of Assaulting M. Fitzgerald and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12644.  Anthony arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 34 years-old, a shoemaker, Catholic with one [?] prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 1 January 1879.  There is no further information. 

COWMEADOW; James

Native-born James was found guilty on 26 March 1877 of Stealing Two Guns and other Articles and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 829.   Michael arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 26 January 1878.

It is noted the guns were stolen from M. McMullin.   There is no further information. 

DALEY; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Siam (possibly around 1871) as a free convict.  He was found guilty on 28 February 1887 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 16661.  John arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 46 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 27 April.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 29 March 1896 aged 57 years.  There is no further information. 

DOLAN; Thomas

Thomas was found guilty on 1 October 1889 of Non-maintenance and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 17947.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as native-born, 36 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 31 March 1890 apparently with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Agnes Hodson Harrison at Franklin on 17 February 1877.  He was 24 years-old and Agnes, 17 years-old.  The records show the death of a Thomas Dolan at Zeehan on 22 August 1896 aged 45 years.  There is no further information. 

DONOVAN; Peter

Native-born Peter was found guilty on 3 August 1887 of Obtaining by False Pretences and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 16859.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 28 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 9 November.  It appears he only served just over three months of his sentence.  It is possible someone paid a fine to reduce his sentence by nearly three months.

A search of BDM records shows a person of this name was born at Franklin on 17 October 1858.  A marriage is also shown to a Catherine Flynn at Port Cygnet on 21 February 1881.  Both were 22 years-old.  There is no further information. 

DORAN; John aka KNIGHTS; Charles

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 23 September 1843 aboard the Asiatic from Sheerness.  On 9 January 1878 he was found guilty of Stealing a Blanket and Rug/Value ₤1 ($2.00) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12219. John arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 44 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 April.

It is noted that the property belonged to a C. Harris.

John was back in court on 12 July when found guilty of Stealing a Coat and Purse.  He received a Six Month sentence. His warrant number 12474. John was released on 11 January 1879.

His final appearance at Franklin occurred on 28 October 1882 when found guilty of Stealing a Pair of Boots (2 Charges) and sentenced to Two Months on each charge. His warrant numbers 14551 and 14552. He was released on 27 February 1883. There is no further information. 

DYSON; William

Native-born William was found guilty on 25 November 1880 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13663.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 20 December.  It appears he served just over a month of his sentence so possibly a fine was paid.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Launceston on 21 September 1854. The BDM records also show a marriage to an Eliza Atkinson at Morven on 31 October 1876.  He is shown as 21 years-old and Eliza, 18 years-old.  There is no further information. 

ETHERINGTON; William

William was also native-born.  He was found guilty on 23 February 1881 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13789. William arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 49 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 21 May at 5.00 p.m.  It is possible that his late release may have been for gaol offences.

A search of BDM records that a person of this name married a Susannah Hayward at Franklin on 23 November 1879.  He was 30 years-old and Susannah, 25 years-old.  There is no further information. 

FISHER; John

Another who was native-born, John was found guilty on 25 July 1879 of Larceny and Stealing Clothing. He received Twelve Months on each charge. His warrant number 13005.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 23 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 26 April 1882 with remission.

A search of BDM records show that a John Henry Fisher was born at Hobart on 20 October 1855.  A person of this name (John Henry) married a Jane Halloran at Hobart on 19 September 1885.  He was 28 years-old and Jane, 19 years-old.  There is no further information.

FLETCHER; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 4 July 1845 aboard the Theresa from London.  On 1 October 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12124. James arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 72 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 30 October. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 30 August 1893 aged 88 years.  There is no further information. 

FULLER; Richard

Richard was a free convict who apparently arrived in Tasmania possibly from NSW.  On 30 August 1889 he was found guilty of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act and sentenced to Four Weeks.  Richard arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 28 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 26 September.  There is no further information. 

GLADSTONE; Simon

Gate-book records show Simon arrived in Tasmania aboard the Pateena as a free convict.  He was found guilty on 30 September 1890 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18536.  Simon arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 35 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 29 October.  There is no further information. 

GREEN; Charles

Native-born Charles was found guilty on 30 August 1889 of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act and sentenced to Four Weeks.  His warrant number 17888.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 23 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 26 September. 

A search of BDM records show a Charles Albert Green married an Emma Jane Roberts at Hobart on 1 September 1886.  He was 21 years-old and Emma, 18 years-old.  There is no further information. 

GREEN; John

Native-born John was found guilty on 2 February 1887 of Disturbing the Peace and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16617.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 16 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 15 February.  There is no further information. 

GREENWAY; Henry (transported as GREENAWAY)

Convict shipping records show Henry arrived in VDL on 12 February 1848 aboard the Salween. On 19 June 1878 he was found guilty of Stealing Two Iron Boilers and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12444. He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 49 years-old, a blacksmith, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 18 September.

A search of BDM records show there is a slim possibility that a person of this name may have married an Ann Manning at Morven on 22 August 1853.  Two deaths for a Henry Greenway are recorded.  One at Launceston on 22 May 1899 aged 76 years and the other at Hobart on 3 October 1895 aged 74 years.  There is no further information. 

GRIFFIN; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Ireland. On 4 November 1885 he was found guilty of being Unlawfully on Premises and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15951. He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 3 December.  There is no further information. 

HAGUE; John

Native-born John was found guilty on 5 September 1887 of Obtaining Money by False Pretences and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 16902.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 3 December.

A search of BDM records show a John Thomas Hague married an Ellen Corkery at Hobart on 30 October 1886.  He was 24 years-old and Ellen, 24 years-old.  A death is also recorded for a man of this name at Hobart on 8 May 1888.  He is shown as being 26 years-old.   There is no further information. 

HAZELGRAVE; William (transported as HESELGRAVE)

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL on 9 December 1852 aboard the Lady Montagu from Plymouth. On 2 July 1878 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Incapable and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12457. He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 58 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 31 July. 

John was again in trouble on 30 October 1879 when found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to another Month.  His warrant number 13120.  He was released on 26 November. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 2 May 1888 aged 69 years.  There is no further information. 

HOOD; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 9 April 1825 aboard the Lady East from Falmouth. Gate-book records show him arriving on the Westmoreland.  If the convict shipping records are correct then John would have only been 8 years-old when he arrived in VDL. On 21 August 1881 he was found guilty of Obtaining by False Pretences and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13991. He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 64 years-old, an iron-molder, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 23 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Jeffs at Franklin on 9 March 1874.  He was 56 years-old and Mary, 56 years-old.  A death for a man of this name occurred at Hobart on 20 March 1893 aged 78 years. There is no further information. 

INCHMORE; William 

Native-born William was found guilty on 27 March 1877 of Stealing a Leg of Mutton and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11823.   He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 17 years-old, labourer, religion (no entry), with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on the day of his arrival as a fine is shown as being paid.

The mutton was stolen from W. Saunders.  There is no further information. 

JACKSON; Edward

Convict shipping records show Edward arrived in VDL on 14 January 1843 aboard the Earl Grey (1) from Plymouth.  On 10 October 1890 he was found guilty of being Idle and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18549. He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 66 years-old, a tinsmith, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 17 October after a fine was paid.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 8 December 1891 aged 66 years. 

JONES; Edward

Native-born Edward was found guilty on 22 January 1883 of Unlawful Assault and Trespassing and sentenced to One Month on the first charge and 14 Days on the second.   His warrant numbers 14680 and 14681.   He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 17 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 7 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Fingal on 5 January 1865.  There is no further information. 

KNIGHT; John aka DORAN; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 23 September 1843 aboard the Asiatic from Sheerness.  On 9 January 1878 he was found guilty of Stealing a Blanket and Rug/Value ₤1/1/- ($2.10) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12219.  He arrived at CSG on 21 January and is shown as 44 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 April.

It is noted that the property belonged to C. Harris.  There is no further information. 

LITTLEJOHN; Christopher (see Young Offenders)

Native-born Christopher was found guilty on 7 May 1885 of Stealing Money and sentenced to 14 Days and Three Years Training School.   His warrant number 15763.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 11 years-old, a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the Training School on 20 May.  There is no further information. 

LOGAN; Edward

Gate-book records show Edward arrived in VDL on aboard the Marion. However, a search of convict shipping records failed to reveal a person of this name aboard that vessel.  It is possible he either changed his name or arrived from NSW as a free convict.  On 12 April 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11417.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 82 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 18 April.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 15 May 1876 aged 82 years.  There is no further information. 

LOVELL; Joseph

Native-born Joseph was found guilty on 11 October 1879 of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act and sentenced to 14 Days.   His warrant number 13089.   He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 24 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Sarah Ann Cowmeadow at Franklin on 20 March 1883.  He was 25 years-old and Sarah, 20 years-old.  There is no further information. 

LOVELL; Samuel

Joseph, also native-born and possibly related to Joseph, was found guilty on 3 November 1886 of using Threatening Language and sentenced to Six Months/Default of Sureties.   His warrant number 16484.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 2 May 1887.  There is no further information. 

MACHIN; George

George, another who was native-born, was found guilty on 11 October 1879 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13087.   He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 24 October. There is no further information. 

MAHONEY; Alfred (see Young Offenders)

Native-born Alfred was found guilty on 6 April 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month and Four Years Training School.   His warrant number 16721.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 14 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Reformatory on 20 April.  There is no further information. 

McCOMISKEY; Laurence (COMPTSKEY)

Gate-book records fail to show the vessel which Laurence arrived on.  It does show that he was a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records revealed the vessel may have been the Westbury in 1859.  On 11 October 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 13601. He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 70 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no [?] prior convictions and literate. He was released on 10 December. There is no further information.

McCORMACK; James

Convict shipping records show James arrived in VDL on 18 January 1846 aboard the Hydrabad from Ireland. On 9 February 1887 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16624. He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 89 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James died whilst in custody at CSG on 25 February 1887.

A search of BDM records show he was 90 years-old when he died.  There is no further information. 

McFEE; Robert (transported as McPHEE)

Convict shipping records show Robert arrived in VDL on 23 August 1836 aboard the Palmyra from Portsmouth. On 25 June 1890 he was found guilty of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18328. Robert arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 63 years-old, a cook, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 24 September.  There is no further information. 

McLEOD; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in NSW originally aboard the Guildford (date unknown). The records also show that he arrived in VDL on 18 November 1845 aboard the Governor Philip from Norfolk Island.  On 14 May 1885 he was found guilty of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15774.  For some unknown reason he didn’t arrive at CSG until 20 May and is shown as 66 years-old, a baker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 2 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Hammersley at Hobart on 15 September 1873.  It also revealed that a man of this name died at Hobart on 29 August 1893 aged 76 years.  There is no further information. 

McNAMARA; Peter

Convict shipping records show Peter arrived in VDL on 4 April 1847 aboard the Eudora as a result of the Aden Court Martial in 1845.  On 29 April 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12379.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 63 years-old, a tin-man, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 28 May.

Peter was in trouble again at Franklin when found guilty on 9 March 1881 of being Drunk and Incapable.  He was sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13811.  Peter arrived at CSG two days later, his occupation listed as tinker.  He was released on 22 March.

His third appearance at Franklin occurred on 23 October 1883 when found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly.  Peter received Three Months on this occasion.  His warrant number 14976.  He was now 73 years-old and was released on 22 January 1884.  There is no further information.

McQUADE; William

Gate-book records show William arrived in Tasmania (date unknown) aboard the Phoebe as a free convict possibly from NSW. On 11 October 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13606. He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 42 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 12 November.

William was again in court at Franklin on 3 October 1881 when found guilty of again being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a One Month sentence.  His warrant number 14045.  William was released on 2 November.  There is no further information. 

McQUEENY; Maurice (missed on Young Offenders List)

Native-born Maurice was found guilty on 21 April 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16744.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 15 years-old, a boy, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the Reformatory on 25 April.

A search of BDM records show a Maurice Patrick McQueeny married a Constance Brunhilda Marchant at Hobart on 21 January 1895.  He was 21 years-old and Constance, 17 years-old.  There is no further information. 

MILLER; William (transported as MELLOR)

Convict shipping records show Peter arrived in VDL on 4 April 1847 aboard the Eudora as a result of the Aden Court Martial in 1845.  On 29 April 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12379.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 63 years-old, a tin-man, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 28 May. 

MONCREIFF; Alexander

Convict shipping records show Alexander arrived in VDL on 31 July 1852 aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) from Plymouth.  On 9 November 1877 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12134. He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 53 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 December.

Alexander made a further three appearances before the Franklin court.  In December 1886 when found guilty of Larceny resulting in a Two Month sentence, in February 1887 when guilty of being Idle and Disorderly – Two Months and September 1889 when he received Three Months for Larceny.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 17 May 1894 aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

MOONEY; Martin

Native-born Martin was found guilty on 20 May 1884 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.   His warrant number 15339.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 24 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 19 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Franklin on 14 February 1860.  There is no further information.

MURPHY; Michael

Also native-born, Michael was found guilty on 18 December 1882 of False Pretences and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 14626.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 21 years-old, a cook, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 26 May 1883 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Eliza Beazley at Hobart on 11 March 1884. He was 21 years-old and Eliza, 24 years-old. There is no further information. 

MYER; Louie

Gate-book records show Louie arrived in Tasmania aboard the Flinders (date unknown) as a free convict. He was found guilty on 23 September 1890 of False Pretences and sentenced to Two Months.   His warrant number 18517.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 18 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could only read.  He was released on 22 November.  There is no further information. 

PAGE; Joseph

Gate-book records show that Joseph arrived here aboard the Tasmania (date unknown) also as a free convict. On 18 June 1875 he was apparently found guilty of Stealing ₤1/15/- ($3.50) and sentenced to One Year.  His warrant number 11102.  Joseph arrived at CSG eight days later and is shown as 47 years-old, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate.  There is no entry for his occupation.  He was discharged to the Cascade Depot on 31 May 1876.

It is noted that the money was stolen from a T. Wright and a W. Sharp.

A search of BDM records show a Joseph William Page married a Sarah Riseley at Franklin on 14 September 1881.  Joseph was 54 years-old and Sarah, 45 years-old.  There is no further information. 

PERRY; Jane (see Young Offenders)

Native-born Jane was found guilty on 27 May 1889 of Larceny and sentenced to Two Months.  Her warrant number 17759.  She arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 15 years-old, a servant, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Jane was released on 26 July.  There is no further information. 

PITT; William

Gate-book records show William arrived in Tasmania aboard the Southern Cross (date unknown) as a free convict.  He was found guilty on 15 January 1886 of Aggravated Assault and sentenced to Four Months.   His warrant number 16037.   He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 43 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 14 May.

A search of BDM records show a William John Pitt married a Sarah Jane Lorkin at Franklin on 24 October 1875.  William was 33 years-old and Sarah, 29 years-old.  There is no further information.

PRICE; Charles (transported as FOULKS)

Convict shipping records show Charles arrived in VDL on 6 September 1844 aboard the Barossa (2) from the Downs.  On 10 August 1878 he was found guilty of Stealing Two Blankets and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 12508.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 59 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 11 October.  There is no further information. 

QUINN; Michael

Convict shipping records show Michael arrived in VDL on 26 August 1849 aboard the Hydrabad (2) from Kingston, Ireland.  On 30 May 1887 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16794. He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 65 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 29 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Bridget Daly at Hobart Town on 5 September 1852.  He was 27 years-old and Bridget, 23 years-old.  There is no further information. 

READ; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 26 May 1853 aboard the last convict transport, St. Vincent from London.  On 13 July 1889 he was found guilty of Indecency (two charges) and sentenced to Six Months on each charge. His warrant number 17812.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 72 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 12 July 1890.  There is no further information. 

RILEY; Daniel (REILLY?)

Gate-book records show Daniel arrived here aboard the Sir Robert Peel (no record). A search of convict shipping records failed to find anyone of this name aboard that vessel. On 12 July 1889 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 17815.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 11 September.  There is no further information.

ROACH; Patrick

Native-born Patrick was found guilty on 12 March 1886 of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.   His warrant number 16125.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 18 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 11 June.  There is a possibility that he may have been a son of Patrick Roche (see below).  There is no further information.

ROCHE; Patrick (transported as ROACH)

Convict shipping records show Patrick arrived in VDL on 26 August 1843 aboard the “Constant” from Ireland. On 2 October 1876 he was found guilty of Having Stolen Potatoes and sentenced to Four Months. His warrant number 11613. He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as

63 years-old, labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and literate. He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 7 October. 

It is noted that he failed to supply a satisfactory explanation regarding the potatoes. 

Patrick married Ellen Kerrons at Franklin on 29^th September 1862.  He was 45 years old and Ellen 22 years old.  Ellen was the daughter of John Kearns from Ireland who was also a convict. 

For further information about this family contact Kitty

rochegen@gmail.com.

RYAN; Charles (transported as CLIFFORD)

Convict shipping records show Charles arrived in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Ireland.  On 12 November 1877 he was found guilty of Larceny as a Bailee and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12133.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 54 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Charles was released on 11 February 1878.  There is no further information. 

RYAN; John

Convict shipping records show John arrived in VDL on 15 October 1845 aboard the Equestrian (2) from London.  On 16 April 1881 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 13853.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 67 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 15 June.

A search of BDM records shows three deaths for a person of this name.  All were at Hobart, 4 September 1882 aged 66 years, 7 October 1882 aged 67 years and 27 May 1883 aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

SHIVERS; Alexander

Gate-book records show Alexander arrived in Tasmania aboard either the Loch Lomond or the Carmilla (dates unknown) as a free convict. He was found guilty on 30 August 1889 of Breaching the Merchant Seaman Act and sentenced to Four Weeks.   His warrant number 17887.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 23 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate. He was released on 26 September.  There is no further information. 

STEELE; William

Convict shipping records show William arrived in VDL from Portsmouth on 28 May 1851 on board the Lady Kennaway.  The 44 year-old was found guilty on 12 October 1875 of Stealing a Monkey Jacket and sentenced to One Year and Seven Days. (The seven days were possible for gaol offences)  His warrant number 11200.  William arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and was literate.  He was discharged to Cascades Depot on 3 February 1876.

It is noted that the jacket belonged to Thomas Louk.

On 17 July 1881 William was found guilty of Larceny from the Person and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number was 139.  He arrived at CSG five days later and was released with remission on 27 June 1882.  There is no further information. 

THURLEY; Edward (see Young Offenders)

Native-born Edward was found guilty on 21 April 1887 of Larceny and sentenced to Ten Days.   His warrant number 16743.   He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 11 years-old, a boy, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Edward was discharged to the Reformatory on 25 April.

A search of BDM records show an Edward Francis Thurley was born at Esperance on 15 December 1875.  There is no further information.

Native-born James was found guilty on 2 May 1887 of Assault and sentenced to One Month.   His warrant number 16762.   He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 33 years-old, a splitter, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Edward was released on 1 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Anne Eaves at Franklin on 9 October 1875.  He is shown as 22 years-old and Mary, 18 years-old.  It is possible they were the parents of Edward Thurley.  There is no further information. 

TURNER; Samuel

Convict shipping records show Samuel arrived in VDL on 9 December 1852 on board the Lady Montagu.  He was found guilty on 19 June 1882 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 14402.  Samuel arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 18 August 1882.

On 11 June 1883, Samuel was in trouble when found guilty again of being Idle and Disorderly.  He received a Three Month sentence on this occasion.  His warrant number 14867.  Samuel was released on 10 September.  There is no further information. 

WELSH; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arrived in VDL on 19 November 1843 on board the Henrietta (no port of origin mentioned).  Gate-book records show that he arrived here on the Pestongee Bomangee (no date). Thomas was found guilty on 28 April 1886 of Inciting to Resist the Police and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 16224.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 58 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 26 June.  There is no further information.

WHITMORE; John

Gate-book records show John arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (4) but a check of the convict shipping records fail to verify this.  He was found guilty on 22 July 1875 of Stealing Two ₤5 Notes ($20.00) and sentenced to One Year.   His warrant number 11123.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 22 April 1876 with remission.

It is noted that the money was stolen from John Cleaver.  There is no further information.

WILKES; Francis W. aka LOVE; Francis

Gate-book records show Francis arrived in Tasmania aboard the Tamar (date unknown) as a free convict. He was found guilty on 3 August 1876 of Larceny as a Bailee and sentenced to Three Months.   His warrant number 11552.   He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 37 years-old, a watchmaker, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 2 November.

It is noted he sole silver worth ₤4 ($8.00) from an R.P.Hall.  There is no further information.