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TO COURT, TO PORT ARTHUR, TO CAMPBELL STREET Compiled by Laurie Moody   In Volume 24 No 4 March 2004 of Tasmanian Ancestry I commenced a series of lists of prisoners who served sentences at the Campbell Street Gaol between the years of 1873–90. The listings were taken from the original gate-book covering the above-mentioned years. Unfortunately, due to the lack of space and the extent of the information within I was only able to provide each prisoner’s surname, given name and the number of times his name appeared in the original gate-book. However, due to interest shown by members who have contacted me I have decided to publish a complete list of the records of those 116 prisoners who were sentenced in the Hobart, Launceston and Oatlands Courts to serve terms at Port Arthur before being transferred to Campbell Street Gaol prior to and upon the closure of Port Arthur. These records include age, date received, warrant number, ship arrived on/native born, condition, offence, trade, religion, number of prior offences, read/write, sentence date and release date. Prior convictions were not recorded and would have occurred before the gate-book commenced in 1873. I have included the arrival dates of ships and a search of birth, death and marriage records not shown in the original version. Anyone requiring further information or having suggestions can contact me via email lauriem@kooee.com.au. Abbreviations: To save space the use of ‘aka’ indicates ‘also known as’, Van Diemen’s Land will appear as VDL, New South Wales as NSW, Free Pardon as FP, Ticket of Leave as TOL, CP as Conditional Pardon, PH as Pass Holder, Campbell Street Gaol as CSG, Hobart Supreme Court as HSC, Launceston Supreme Court as LSC, Launceston General Sessions as LGS and Oatlands Court as OC. All other court appearances were either at the Police Office Hobart or Port Arthur unless otherwise mentioned. Acknowledgements and thanks: Leonie Mickleborough for support and help with the editing. Archives Office of Tasmania for shipping lists, prisoner’s photos and Birth, Death and Marriage records. Linda McKenzie and Sue Guinan for permitting me to access and use their website Gravesites of Tasmania. Sue has provided the following list of male convicts who appear on the Pauper lists. The Pauper Lists can be accessed through the Gravesites of Tasmania website.   ATKINSON; George Born 1815 in England. Died 20 August 1890 at the Invalid Depot, Hobart aged 75 years. BALDWIN; Charles Born 1851 in England. Died 29 June 1898 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 47 years. BLAKEY; Robert Born 1819 in England. Died 14 January 1884 at Hobart at the aged of 67 years. BOOTH; Ephriam Born 1818. Died 24 July 1894 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 83 years. BROWN; William Born 1810. Died 2 June 1877 at Hobart aged 67 years. CLARKSON; Luke Born 1824. Died 25 May 1883 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 59 years. DORAN; Albert Born 1823 in Ireland. Died 24 November 1890 at the Invalid Depot aged 67 years. DOUGLAS; Robert Born 1815. Died 9 March 1887 at Hobart aged 72 years. DOWD; Martin Born 1815. Died 24 December 1896 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 81 years. FINLAY; John Born 1829 in Ireland. Died 23 April 1878 at the General Hospital, Hobart aged 49 years. FITZGERALD; John aka FITZPATRICK Born 1812. Died 19 April 1892 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 80 years. HAND; Leonard Born 1850. Died 29 March 1876 H.M. Prison, Hobart aged 26 years. HARPER; Thomas Born 1812 in England. Died 1 November 1889 at Port Esperance aged 77 years. HAYES; William Born 1792 in England. Died 20 November 1876 at the Brickfields Depot, Hobart aged 86 years. HEFFERMAN; Michael Born 1820 in England. Died 8 September 1900 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 80 years. HENSHAW; Isaac Born 1822. Died 15 June 1883 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 61 years. HICKS; Richard Born 1815. Died 29 March 1876 at Hobart aged 61 years. HUGHES; John Born 1822 in England. Died 24 January 1889 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 67 years. KELLY; Thomas Born 1812. Died 13 November 1891 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 79 years. KILBURN; John Born 1826. Died 14 July 1908 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 82 years. KIL(L)EEN; Peter Born 1823. Died 2 July 1889 at Hobart aged 76 years. LANGLEY; George Born 1824. Died 16 January 1883 at Hobart aged 59 years. McKAY; Robert A Robert McKay was born in 1813. He died on 8 September 1888 at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 75 years. MUMFORD; William Born in England 1808. Died 31 December 1881 at the General Hospital aged 73 years.   MURPHY; Michael Born 1831. Died 4 July 1916 at the New Town Infirmary aged 78 years. ORREN; William Born 1825. Died 4 October 1893 at Hobart aged 68 years. PAGE; Henry Born England 1801. Died 19 April 1893 at New Town aged 92 years.   PINSEN; John Born Ireland 1816. Died 12 June 1894 at Macquarie Plains aged 78 years. PRICE; William Born England 1824. Died 1 June 1897 at Macquarie Plains aged 73 years. SEWARD; Robert Born: 1824. Died: 31 October 1890 at the Invalid Depot aged 66 years. SMITH; Henry Born 1832. Died 17 January 1890 at Hobart aged 58 years. WILLIAMSON; Allan Born 1820. Died 18 November 1893 at H.M. Prison aged 73 years. WILSON; George Born 1816 England. Died 19 October 1886 at New Town Charitable Institution aged 70 years.   WOODLEY; William Born 1814 England. Died 8 September 1884 at New Town Charitable Institution aged 70 years.   http://gravesoftas.dyndns.org   Notes: Although many of the prisoners, apart from those who were native born, are shown in the gate-book as being free settlers, most were in fact transported as convicts. Gaol Staff (circa 1900)   AHERNE; Daniel Convict shipping records show Daniel arrived in VDL between 1841 and 1850 aboard the Emma, possibly from NSW. He arrived at CSG from Port Arthur 22 December 1876 having previously been found guilty of Wounding with Intent to Kill and sentenced to LIFE on 30 August 1864. His warrant number 11706. On arrival he was shown as 54 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant, with no prior convictions and literate. Daniel had originally been a soldier with the 99th Regiment. Nearly twelve months after his original sentence on 12 August 1865, Daniel was found guilty, presumably at Port Arthur, of Grievous Bodily Harm and sentenced to a further Five Years in Chains. Upon the closure of Port Arthur on 31 October 1877, Daniel was returned to Hobart and eventually discharged to the Insane Hospital on 26 March 1878. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 20 October 1887 aged 65 years. There is no further information. ARMSTRONG; Richard Convict shipping records show Richard arrived in VDL 20 August 1843 aboard the Cressy from Plymouth. He was received at CSG from Port Arthur on 20 October 1874. His warrant number 10756. On 17 October 1872 he was charged with Manslaughter and sentenced to Fifteen Years gaol. He is shown as 55 years-old, a carpenter; Protestant; with one prior conviction and literate. Richard was released to freedom (presumably with remission) 16 April 1880. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Emu Bay (Burnie); 31 March 1895 aged 79 years. There is no further information. ATKINSON; George Convict shipping records show George arrived in VDL 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland. One could possibly call George a recidivist. His recorded career of crime extended from 1872 until 1889. On 9 July 1872 he was sentenced to Six Years gaol for Housebreaking and Larceny and sent to Port Arthur. He is shown as a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Records also show he was charged with Misconduct and Inciting Language on 20 February 1874 whilst at the House of Correction and sentenced to a further Six Months. George arrived at CSG 5 December 1875. His warrant number 11254. On 6 April 1877 he was charged with Misconduct and Inciting at CSG and received a further 14 Days. George was finally released to freedom 18 July 1877. However, he appeared in court again 6 April 1878 when found guilty of Assaulting Police and received a Two Month sentence. The 27 May 1879 saw him charged with Escaping from the Cascades Depot. This resulted in another Month in gaol. Further offences between 1879 and 1889 included larceny, disturbing the peace, obscene language, drunk and incapable, drunk and disorderly, indecent behaviour, and breaching the Charitable Institution Act on two occasions. This, his last recorded offence took place 8 August 1889. George, now 79 years of age, received another One Month gaol sentence for this misdemeanour. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 19 August 1890 aged 75 years. There is no further information. BALDWELL; see BALDWIN; Charles BALDWIN; Charles aka BALDWELL Charles arrived in VDL 11 June 1851 aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth. In July 1870 he was found guilty of Contriving to Attempt an Unnatural Offence and sentenced to Six Years. He was sent to Port Arthur but arrived back at CSG on 9 January 1874. His warrant number 10372. On this occasion Charles is shown as 26 years-old, a labourer, Protestant and illiterate. He was released 7 July 1876. A Charles Baldwell aka Baldwin was sentenced to Two Months gaol 12 June 1883 for Stealing Money. His warrant number 14866. He is shown as 35 years-old. A search of BDM records show a Charles Baldwin died Hobart; 28 June 1898 aged 47 years. There is no further information. JOHN BARNES 1874 John arrived in VDL 1 August 1846 aboard the Mayda from Woolwich. John was sentenced to 14 Years gaol 24 November 1868 for Housebreaking and Larceny and sent to Port Arthur. His warrant number 895. He arrived back at CSG along with most of the remaining prisoners from Port Arthur 17 April 1877 when shown as 47 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. John was released with a TOL 25 October 1879. The name of a John Barnes also appears in the listings for 20 April 1876. According to this date, he was received at CSG and given a warrant number of 11432. No mention is made regarding an offence. His age, however, is now stated as 56 years. It appears he was returned to Port Arthur 29 April 1876. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Launceston; 28 February 1890 aged 62 years. There is no further information.   BLAKEY; Robert Robert arrived in VDL 16 December 1852 aboard the Equestrian (3) from Plymouth. On 14 March 1876 he is shown arriving at CSG from Port Arthur for trial. His original sentence is not shown. Found guilty on 16 March for being Idle and Disorderly, Robert was sentenced to Three Months plus Five Days additional (possibly for a gaol offence). aged 60. His warrant number 14965. Robert is shown as blacksmith, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. For some un-stated reason Robert was released to freedom on 19 March 1876 after serving only three days! Robert had a further ten trips to gaol between 1876 and 1883. Convictions recorded are for being drunk and disorderly, begging alms, drunkenness, a further five for being drunk and disorderly, vagrancy and unlawfully beating. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at CSG; 8 January 1884 aged 65 years. There is no further information. BOOTH; Ephriam Ephriam arrived in VDL 15 November 1844 aboard the Lord Auckland (1) from London. On 13 February 1868 he was found guilty at HSC of Rape and was sentenced to a Life of Penal Servitude with no Remission and sent to Port Arthur. Upon arrival at CSG 5 December 1875 he is shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, and with one prior conviction and illiterate. His warrant number 12255. He was released to freedom 26 February 1885. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 22 July 1894 aged 83 years. There is no further information.   BRIGHT; William William arrived in VDL 26 April 1846 aboard the vessel Louisa from Sydney shown as a free settler. On 9 July 1872 he was sentenced at HSC to Eight Years for Housebreaking and Larceny. His warrant number 859. William is shown as a millwright, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. According to the lists William appears to have escaped from CSG 19 July 1876. He was apparently recaptured in the New Norfolk district and returned to CSG on 25 July 1876. His escapade resulted in being charged with Escaping Lawful Custody and sentenced 29 July 1876 to Three Years in Chains. William was then sent to Port Arthur. He was returned to CSG 17 April 1877 along with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts and released with remission 31 March 1880. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Jane Godfrey at New Norfolk; 24 August 1868. He is shown as 36 years-old and Jane, 18 years-old. There is no further information. BROWN; William William possibly arrived in VDL aboard the Coromandel from London either in 1819 or 1838. On 7 July 1868 he was found guilty at HSC with Cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 Years gaol and sent to Port Arthur. After spending just over five years there, he was returned to CSG 30 December 1873. His warrant number 10348. William is shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was sentenced to a further Six Months 12 November 1874 for Misconduct and having Four Cheques. At that time it appears he was residing in the House of Correction. Unfortunately, William did not complete his sentence as he died at CSG 25 May 1877. A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for a person of this name. There is no further information. BRYAN; Matthew Matthew arrived in VDL 18 March 1847 aboard the vessel Tory from Dublin. On 17 September 1872 he was found guilty, presumably at HSC, of Larceny of the Person and sentenced to Five Years and sent to Port Arthur. He was returned from there 19 September 1876. His warrant number 11594. Matthew is shown as 51 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. He was released to freedom 19 September 1876. There is no further information.   BURLEY; William 1874 William arrived in VDL 2 May 1837 aboard the Elphinstone (2) from London. On 1 September 1873 he was found guilty at LSC of Forgery and Uttering and sentenced to Eight Years gaol and sent to Port Arthur. On 17 April 1877, William, along with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners, was transferred to CSG. His warrant number 862. William is shown as 64 years-old, a gardener, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. He was released 12 March 1879. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Sarah Mahon at Hobart Town; 12 August 1844. A death is also recorded for a person of this name at Launceston; 26 December 1896 aged 80 years. There is no further information. BUSH; Robert Robert arrived in VDL 24 July 1842 aboard the Susan from Plymouth. On 31 March 1869 he was found guilty at LSC of Indecent Assault and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 30 March 1877 prior to his release. His warrant number 830. He is shown as 61 years-old, a shepherd, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. Robert was released 6 April 1877. A search of BDM records located a Robert Bush who married Emily Griffiths at Launceston; 18 October 1843 and a Robert Samuel Bush who married Maria Walford at Hobart Town; 10 August 1847. As Robert, a convict, only arrived in 1842 it is unlikely he would have been allowed to marry. There is no further information. CAVANAGH; Henry Henry arrived in Tasmania in January 1873 aboard the Kangaroo from Sydney. On 1 September 1873 he was found guilty at LSC of Uttering and Stealing a Letter and sentenced to Four Years and Six Years (not cumulative) and sent to Port Arthur. His warrant number 12068. Henry is shown arriving at CSG 17 September 1877. He is recorded as being 23 years-old, a seaman, Catholic, with no prior convictions and literate. Henry was released 3 January 1878 after serving less than four and a half years. There is no further information.   CLARKSON; Luke Luke arrived in VDL 12 September 1841 aboard the Westmoreland (2) from London/Sheerness. On 8 January 1874 he was found guilty at LSC of Cattle Stealing and sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 863. Luke arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts. He is shown as 54 years-old, a shoemaker, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Luke was released 10 April 1879. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 22 May 1883 aged 59 years. There is no further information. COLLINS; George Native-born George was found guilty at HSC 15 September 1868 of Attempted Bestiality and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10864. On 9 January 1875 he was transferred to CSG when shown as 22 years of age, a labourer, Catholic, with no prior convictions and could only read. After serving eight years of his ten-year sentence he was released (presumably with remission) 26 September 1876. A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities. There is no further information. CONLEY; James 1874 James arrived in VDL 17 June 1845 aboard the Mount Stewart Elphinstone (1) from London. On 31 March 1869 he was found guilty, presumably at HSC, of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Offence and received a Ten Year sentence. His warrant number 11671. After serving over six years at Port Arthur he was transferred to CSG arriving 29 November 1876. He is shown as 47 years-old, a baker; Catholic, with one prior conviction and illiterate. He was released 1 December 1876. There is no further information. COOPER; James Joseph (aka ROYDEN; Keith) It appears James Joseph had a very chequered career. On 11 May 1874 he was found guilty of Receiving and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10864. His stay there was apparently brief as he arrived at CSG 5 August 1874. James is shown as native born, 21 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with no prior offences and literate. He was released 12 March 1879. However, on 4 March 1879 (prior to his release) he was charged with Forgery and Uttering at the HSC. As a result he was sentenced to a further Ten Years gaol. His warrant number 11132. During this latest sentence he was charged with a number of prison offences. They consisted of Three Months Hard Labour in Chains, 41 Days Solitary Confinement and Twelve Months Hard Labour. James was eventually released to freedom 10 November 1886. Yet, on 19 June 1889 he was back at CSG using the name of Keith Royden. He was now 34 years of age and had been charged with Arson and sentenced to Life on 13 June 1889. His warrant number for this offence 12801. James Joseph Cooper was eventually transferred to the Mental Hospital. There is no further information. CREELY; Thomas Thomas arrived in Tasmania aboard the Sir M.F.Williams (date unknown). On 3 June 1875 he was found guilty at LSC of Uttering and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 12069. He was transferred to CSG arriving 17 September 1877. He is shown as 31 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant, with no prior convictions and literate. Thomas was released 3 June 1879. There is no further information. CROCKFORD; William James arrived in VDL 5 February 1841 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London. On 7 May 1874 he was found guilty of Cattle Stealing and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 864. He eventually arrived at CSG after serving just over three years when shown as 69 years-old, a butcher, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released 8 August 1877 with remission. However, on 3 December 1877 William was found guilty of being Drunk and Incapable and sentenced to Seven Days. His warrant number 12055. He was released 8 December 1877. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Mary Anne Durham at Oatlands; 2 June 1851. He is shown as adult and Mary Anne, 16 years-old. A death is also recorded for a William Crockford at Launceston; 21 March 1885 aged 77 years. There is no further information.   DALEY; James aka DOWLING James arrived in VDL 13 December 1850 aboard the Hyderabad (3) from Queenstown, Ireland. On 7 May 1867 he was found guilty of Assault with Intent to Rape and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10972. He was then 64 years-old. After serving some eight years at Port Arthur, he was transferred to CSG arriving there 10 March 1875 when shown as a labourer, Catholic, with one prior conviction and literate. James was released 9 May 1876 apparently with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a James Daley married Margaret Quinlan at Hobart; 2 June 1856. He is shown as 27 years old and Margaret, 21 years-old. There is no further information. DEAN; Thomas Thomas arrived in VDL 13 December 1850 aboard the Hyderabad (3) from Queenstown, Ireland. On 26 November 1872 he was found guilty of Sheep-stealing was sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10381. He was returned to CSG 9 January 1874 when shown as 47 years-old, a farm labourer, Catholic, with one prior conviction and literate. Thomas was released 28 October 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Sarah Smith at Hobart Town; 21 May 1855. He is shown as 27 years-old and Sarah, 23 years-old. A death is also recorded for a Thomas Dean at Hobart; 3 October 1884 aged 60 years. There is no further information. DOGHERTY; Denis Denis arrived in NSW aboard the Aurora. It appears he was tried in Berrima (NSW) in July 1841 and sent to VDL aboard the Marian Watson arriving 8 March 1842. On 20 July 1857 Denis was found guilty of Assault and Robbery and sentenced to A Life of Penal Servitude at Port Arthur. His warrant number 11330. It is possible he was living in the Oatlands district prior to his arrival in court. He was transferred to CSG 30 January 1876 when he is shown as 63 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Denis received his TOL 21 February 1876 after serving over 18 years in gaol. There is no further information. DORAN; Albert aka Thomas or William Albert, also apparently known as Thomas or William, arrived in VDL 31 July 1851 aboard the Blenheim (4) from Cork, Ireland. On 17 September 1872 Albert was found guilty at HSC 17 September 1872 of Larceny in a Dwelling and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10977. He was returned to CSG 10 March 1875 when shown as 47 years-old, a gardener Catholic, with three or more convictions and literate. On 18 February 1874 (presumably whilst at Port Arthur) he had been sentenced to a further Six Months for Absconding from a Gang 2 February 1874. Albert was released 16 February 1877. However, on 19 July 1877 Albert was returned to gaol. He had been sentenced 12 July 1877 to Six Months for Stealing Two Silver Spoons (Value 10/-). Apparently the crime took place in the Glenorchy area as it is recorded that he was received from the Glenorchy police office. Albert was again released 11 January 1878. His crime career was not yet over as on 22 April 1889 he was sentenced to One Month for being Idle etc. On this occasion Albert, now 68 years of age, was taken from the New Norfolk police office to CSG arriving 24 April 1889. He was finally released 21 May 1889. Although there are age discrepancies there is little doubt this is the same Albert Doran mentioned in Gravesites of Tasmania. There is no further information. DORAN; John aka KNIGHT John is another Doran who spent much of his time in gaol. He arrived in VDL 23 September 1843 aboard the Asiatic from Sheerness. He first appears in the listings 29 December 1870. Found guilty at LSC of Larcenies and Horse Stealing he was sentenced to Six Years and sent to Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 25 October 1873 when shown as 55 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. His warrant number 10217. John was released 15 January 1876. However, on 12 January 1877, less than twelve months later, he was charged with Exposing his Person and sentenced to One Month in gaol. Between then and his last offence for Breaching the Charitable Institution Act on 9 December 1888, which resulted in another One Month sentence, John was charged with another 23 offences resulting in various short terms of imprisonment. Most of these consisted of charges of a drunken nature, stealing blankets, overcoats and boots and stealing stamps and money. He was finally released 8 November 1888 at the age of 77 years. There is no further information. DOUGLAS; Joseph, see WALMSLEY; Joseph DOUGLAS; Robert aka WEBSTER/WELSH Robert arrived in Tasmania aboard the Royal William, possibly from NSW in or around 1865. On 13 February 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. On 9 January 1874 he was transferred to CSG when shown as 58 years-old, a currier, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. His warrant number 10390. However, on 17 May 1874, he escaped but was eventually recaptured on or around 21 July 1874, and sentenced to a further Six Months gaol. This did not seem to deter Robert, who again attempted to escape on 23 June 1876. Once again he was recaptured and sentenced by a visiting justice to Twelve Months in Chains. Still undeterred, he tried again and after being recaptured for the third time was sentenced to Four Years and Twelve Months in Chains. He was released 28 August 1881. Not to be outdone, he again appeared on the CSG lists 27 March 1884. He had been sentenced to Three Months gaol for Larceny and was released 26 June 1884, at which time he would have been about 68 years of age. A search of BDM records show a Robert Douglas died Hobart; 7 March 1887 aged 70 years. There is no further information. DOWD; Martin Martin arrived in VDL 2 May 1844 aboard the Equestrian (1) from London. On 9 January 1873 he was found guilty at LSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. Nine months later, Martin was transferred to CSG arriving 25 October 1873 when shown as 62 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with one prior conviction and illiterate. His warrant number 10223. Martin was released 11 April 1876. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 23 December 1896 aged 81 years. DOWLING; see DALEY; James DOWNES; Charles Charles arrived in VDL 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland. On 13 February 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Rape and sentenced to Life (a Commutation). After spending five years at Port Arthur, he was removed to CSG arriving 17 April 1877 along with most of the remaining convicts. His warrant number 865. Charles is shown as 67 years-old, a shepherd, Protestant, with three or more convictions and literate. Charles did not complete his sentence as he died at CSG 1 August 1878. There is no further information. DWYER; Michael aka KENNEDY 1874 Michael arrived in VDL 14 October 1843 aboard the Sir John Byng from Sydney holding a FP. On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty, presumably at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. Michael arrived at CSG 13 October 1874. His warrant number 10748. He is shown as 59 years-old, a tailor, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Michael was released with remission 3 December 1880. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Launceston; 14 March 1892 aged 75 years. There is no further information. EALES; Thomas aka EARLES/NEALE Thomas arrived in VDL 11 June 1851 aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth. On 8 March 1871 he was found guilty at LSC of Rape and sentenced to Fifteen Years (a commutation) at Port Arthur. Upon its closure, Thomas arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 when shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released 25 June 1886. There is no further information. FINELLY; see FINLAY; John FINLAY; John (transported as FINELLY) John arrived in VDL 2 January 1849 aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (3) from Dublin. On 19 September 1872 he was found guilty on two charges of Break and Enter and Stealing. He was sentenced to Seven Years on one charge and Seven Years on the other and sent to Port Arthur. On 17 March 1874 he escaped lawful custody, presumably from Port Arthur, and upon recapture, received a further Six Months. John was transferred to CSG 17 April 1877 along with most of the Port Arthur convicts. His warrant number 867. He is shown as 52 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was sent to the General Hospital 16 April 1878 where he died aged 53 years. There is no further information. FISHER; George George arrived in VDL 25 December 1845 aboard the Stratheden from London. He is also shown holding a TOL so he may have arrived here from NSW. On 1 December 1874 he was found guilty at HSC of Forging and Uttering an Order and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 11256. On 10 September 1877 he was sentenced to Twelve Months Hard Labour in Chains for Escaping presumably from CSG although not stated. George apparently escaped again as on 27 November 1877 he was sentenced to a further Six Years gaol plus Twelve Months in Chains for Burglary and Escape apparently committed while on the run. He is shown as 44 years-old, a tailor, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. George was released with remission 19 August 1883. A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for a person of this name. There is no further information. FITZGERALD; John John arrived in VDL 25 August 1846 aboard the Lord Auckland (2) from Dublin. On 13 January 1870 he was found guilty at HSC of Feloniously Receiving and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur, from where, after spending nearly four years, he was transferred to CSG arriving 23 December 1873. His warrant number 10321. He is shown as 59 years-old, a gardener; Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. On 17 December 1875 he is shown as receiving a further Ten Days Solitary for using Obscene Language (a gaol offence) at the House of Correction. He was released with remission 12 February 1876. A John Fitzpatrick (aka Fitzgerald, presumably the same person) is shown as 64 years of age when sentenced to Six Months gaol for Indecency 22 June 1886. His occupation on this occasion is shown as a labourer and also illiterate. He was released 21 December 1886. A search of BDM records show a John Fitzgerald died Hobart; 19 April 1892. There is no further information. FITZPATRICK; see FITZGERALD; John FORSTER; William 1874 William arrived in VDL 2 May 1844 aboard the Equestrian (1) possibly from NSW as he is shown as a PH. On 28 October 1856 and 50 years-old, he was sentenced to a Life of Penal Servitude (a commutation) for Burglary and was sent to Port Arthur. His warrant number 896. William was transferred to CSG arriving there with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners on 17 April 1877. He is shown as a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released with a TOL 16 November 1877. There is no further information. FOX; William Although there were two men with the name of William Fox the one we are concerned with arrived in VDL 16 December 1852 aboard the Equestrian (2) from Plymouth. On 19 March 1872 he was found guilty at LSC of being On Premises with Housebreaking Implements and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 10222. William was transferred to CSG 25 October 1873 when shown as 68 years-old, a gardener, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released with remission 22 March 1876. Another William Fox, according to Sue Guinan, apparently died at HMP 1 October 1881 at the age of 61 years. However, there is no record in the gate-book to confirm this information. A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities and the death of a person of this name at Sorell; 5 August 1888 aged 77 years. There is no further information. GARFITT; Charles (transported as GARFIT) 1874 Charles arrived in VDL 18 May 1848 aboard the Mt. Stewart Elphinstone (2) from Gibraltar. On 18 February 1873 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Eight Years gaol at Port Arthur. Charles was not transferred to CSG until 17 September 1877. His warrant number 12070. He is shown as 52 years-old, a cook, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released with remission 22 August 1878. However, on 14 December 1880 he was again before the HSC charged with Break and Enter a Dwelling. Again found guilty, he was sentenced to Six Years gaol. Charles was eventually released, again with remission, 12 December 1885. There is no further information. GEARY; James aka GLEARY/LEARY aka SMITH; James James, shown as Tasmanian-born, appears to have been arrested in the Deloraine area charged with Horse Stealing. He was found guilty of this charge at LGS 1 December 1874 and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. He was then 30 years of age. James was transferred to CSG arriving there with most of the Port Arthur prisoners on 17 April 1877. His warrant number 869. He is shown as a groom, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. James was released 21 March 1879. However, he arrived back at CSG 9 August 1887 at the age of 44 years. He had been found guilty of using Obscene Language and received One Month in gaol. His warrant number 14053. His occupation is now shown as labourer. James was released 8 September 1887. On 12 November 1889 James was in trouble again charged with Larceny and when found guilty was sentenced to Twelve Months. His warrant number 18371. He was released 11 November 1890. A search of BDM records show a James Geary married Jane Saunders at Hobart; 22 October 1894. He is shown as 48 years-old and Jane, 44 years-old. There is no further information. GILMORE; Michael aka MOORE Michael arrived in VDL 2 January 1842 aboard the Prince Regent (2) from Dublin. On 20 October 1869 he was found guilty at LSC of Burglary and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. Michael was later transferred to CSG arriving there 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11434. He is shown as 59 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released 3 June 1879. Not long after his release Michael was found guilty 8 August 1879 at New Norfolk of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months. His warrant number 13018. He was released 7 November 1879. However, on 17 June 1880 he was found guilty at LSC of Feloniously Wounding and sentenced to Six Years gaol. Michael was released with remission 17 December 1884. Michael appeared in the gate-book on a further nineteen occasions between 1884 and 1890. Most of these offences were more of a minor nature: Drunk and Disorderly, Drunk and Incapable, etc., and a number of gaol offences. There is no further information. GLEESON; Cornelius Cornelius arrived in VDL 9 December 1852 aboard the Lady Montagu from Plymouth. On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. He was later transferred to CSG arriving 19 March 1875. His warrant number 10997. Cornelius is shown as 40 years-old, a ship’s cook, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released 3 June 1879. He was back in CSG 16 December 1880 when sentenced to 14 Days gaol for Disturbing the Peace. This time he was shown as a baker and could only read. His third and final appearance in the gate-book was 31 December 1881 when sentenced to 14 Days for being Drunk. He was released 13 January 1882. There is no further information. GLEN; James James arrived in WA aboard the vessel Clyde from Portsmouth. He may have arrived in VDL on or about 1 January 1863. On 4 April 1871 he was found guilty at HSC of Receiving Stolen Plate. As a result he was sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur, from where, after spending some six years he was transferred to CSG arriving 14 April 1877. His warrant number 852. He is shown as 48 years-old, a baker, Protestant, with no prior offences and literate. James was released 17 April. However, Port Arthur appears to have affected him to some degree as shortly after his release James was charged 10 July 1877 with Attempting to Break into a Store. Found guilty he was sentenced to another Two Years in gaol eventually being released 31 May 1879. There is no further information. GRANT; Patrick 1874   Patrick arrived in VDL on 30 October 1844 aboard the Emily (2) from Dublin. On 13 February 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Indecent Assault on a Nine-Year Old Boy and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11433. He is shown as 51 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released with remission 14 February 1880. There is no further information. HAND; Leonard Leonard apparently arrived in Tasmania in 1866 and is shown as being free. On 24 April 1866 he was found guilty at LSC of Attempting to Commit Sodomy and sentenced to Fifteen Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving 5 August 1875. His warrant number 11134. Leonard is shown as 26 years-old, native-born, a labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and illiterate. He died at CSG at 8 10 am. 20 March 1876. As can be seen in Guinan, Gravesites of Tasmania, there is a discrepancy in the recorded date of death. A search of BDM records failed to locate a death for a person of this name. There is no further information. HARDWICK; David A somewhat similar demise to that of Leonard Hand befell David Hardwick who was also native-born. On 14 July 1874 he was found guilty at HSC of Rape and sentenced to Fifteen Years (a Commutation). He was sent to Port Arthur but returned to CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining prisoners. His warrant number 872. David is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with no prior convictions and illiterate. Three days after his arrival he was despatched to the General Hospital. It appears he spent some time there before being returned to CSG 15 May 1878. His warrant number now 11872. David died at CSG at 9.30 p.m. 9 May 1880. A search of BDM records also failed to find a death for a David Hardwick but did locate a birth at Brighton; 4 September 1857. There is no further information. HARPER; Thomas Thomas arrived in VDL 11 August 1842 aboard the Surrey (4) from London/The Downes. On 13 February 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. Thomas was transferred to CSG arriving there 12 August 1876. His warrant number 11557. He is shown as 57 years-old, a glazier, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. It appears he was either released or was about to be released, as the following day (13 August 1876) he was charged with Drunkenness and sentenced to a further Three Months gaol. He released with remission 14 November 1876. Thomas was returned to gaol 17 April 1877 after being sentenced to One Month for Obscene Language. This time his occupation is shown as a painter and he was released 16 May 1877. He was back again on 1 February 1878 sentenced to Twelve Months for Stealing Clothing/Value 10/- ($1.00). Between then and 10 January 1883 when he last appears in the gate-book, he was found guilty of a number of offences including being drunk, drunk and disorderly, indecency, disturbing the peace and stealing money from a Mr. D. Day. His last release date is shown as 9 March 1883 when he was discharged to the General Hospital. He was then 64 years of age. A search of BDM records show Thomas died at Hobart; 20 March 1883 aged 64 years. The search also revealed a number of marriage possibilities one of which was to Mary Murphy at Hobart; 14 November 1859. He is shown as 39 years-old and Mary, 27 years-old. There is no further information. HAYES; William aka HOGAN William arrived in VDL 19 January 1824 aboard the Asia (1) from London/Portsmouth. On 2 March 1869 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Fourteen Years at Port Arthur. After spending over seven years there, he was transferred to CSG arriving 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11435. William is shown as 76 years-old, a splitter; Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released with remission 6 March 1878. Unfortunately, the following day William was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to a further Three Months. A search of BDM records show a number of deaths for a person of this name but their ages do not correspond. There is no further information.   HEFFERMAN; Michael Michael arrived in VDL 19 March 1851 aboard the London (2) from Ireland. On 22 October 1874 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. After spending two and a half years there, he was transferred to CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 871. He is shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more convictions and illiterate. He was released with a TOL 24 October 1878. However, on 13 May 1890, Michael now aged 69 years, was found guilty in the HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to LIFE in gaol. On this occasion it was noted he could now read and write. Although the gate-book concludes at the end of 1890 a note has been added stating he was apparently released with remission 12 May 1900. A search of BDM records failed to locate a person of this name. There is no further information. HENSHAW; Isaac aka DUDLEY; Thomas Isaac arrived in NSW 16 May 1846 aboard the China from Woolwich, eventually arriving in VDL aboard the Tory from Norfolk Island in June 1847. He is shown holding a CP (possibly from Norfolk Is.). On 22 January 1867 he was found guilty at HSC of Attempting to Commit Sodomy and sentenced to LIFE at Port Arthur. Isaac was transferred to CSG arriving 26 April 1876. His warrant number 11447. He is shown as 53 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. Isaac was released with remission 30 December 1876. A charge of Obscene Language saw him back at CSG 10 March 1877 for Fourteen Days. He was released 23 March 1877. However, Isaac was back again 11 January 1878 and sentenced to Two Months for Assaulting the Police. Two more gaol terms were to follow after his release 9 March 1878. One, a Fourteen-Day sentence for Disturbing the Peace and the other, One Month for Insulting Passers-by. After being released 16 October 1879, Isaac had no further listings. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 12 June 1883 aged 61 years. There is no further information. HICKS; Richard Richard arrived in VDL aboard the Waterlily (1845–1847) from Sydney. It appears he was tried for an undisclosed offence at Maitland, NSW in October 1845. On 7 May 1867 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur. He was eventually transferred to CSG and arrived there 6 May 1876. His warrant number 11459. He is shown as 61 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Richard was released with remission 9 May 1876. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 31 July 1876 aged 61 years. There is no further information. HOGDEN; see OGDEN; John   HOGAN; see HEFFERMAN; Michael HUGHES; John It appears from the listing there were several men with the name John Hughes. From what I can ascertain the one who concerns us was sentenced 19 May 1874 at HSC to Four Years at Port Arthur for Robbery in a Building. Whilst there, he was found guilty of Escaping 28 May 1875 and sentenced to a further Twelve Months. John had arrived in VDL 22 December 1846 aboard the Garland Grove from London/Woolwich. He is shown as arriving at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 870. It is interesting to note his occupation is shown as cripple. John is shown as 67 years-old, a Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was discharged to the Hospital for the Insane, New Norfolk, 5 February 1879. There is no further information. JEFFREY; Mark (transported as JEFFERY) Possibly the most troublesome convict ever held at Port Arthur. ‘Big Mark’ as he was known, arrived in VDL 3 April 1850 aboard the Eliza (3) from London with 60 convicts but after a short stay he was taken to Norfolk Island. When that penal settlement was closed down in 1853, he was moved back to VDL. Eventually he was released with a CP. However, on 13 February 1872, Mark appeared at HSC charged with the Wilful Murder of James Hunt. At the conclusion of his trial, he was found guilty of Manslaughter and received a LIFE sentence. He was sent back to Port Arthur and placed in the Model Prison. Upon the imminent closure of Port Arthur he was transferred to CSG where he arrived 17 April 1877. Mark is shown as 55 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. On 23 October 1890, he was released to Launceston holding a TOL. Whilst at Port Arthur and CSG, Mark had a total of 52 gaol offences listed under his name. His last offence occurred on 7 June 1887. His fascinating life story can be read in a book titled A Burglar’s Life: The stirring adventures of the great English burglar Mark Jeffrey: a thrilling history of the dark days of convictism in Australia (J. Walch & Sons 1969). (First published 1893.) JEFFRIES; Thomas Thomas was a native born Tasmanian who was charged with Horse Stealing at the LGS 1 September 1873. He was found guilty and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. After spending twelve months or so there, he was transferred to CSG where he arrived on 13 October 1874. His warrant number 10749. He is shown as 29 years-old, a farm labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and could only read. Thomas was released with remission 25 September 1878. There is no further information. JOHNSON; Henry, see WILLIAMS; Henry   JOHNSON; William aka MARSDEN 1874 William arrived in VDL 24 August 1846 aboard the Palmyra from Portsmouth. William, using the surname Marsden, appeared at HSC 18 February 1873 charged with Larceny in a Dwelling House. Found guilty, he was sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 9 January 1874. His warrant number 10391. William is shown as 47 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. It appears William escaped 8 April 1875 but was soon recaptured. He was charged with Escaping from Custody and sentenced to another Three Months eventually being released 18 May 1877. However, on 27 July 1879 William was found guilty of Stealing 2 Turkeys/Value 8/- (80c) and sentenced to Six Months. He was released with remission 9 January 1880. On 4 May 1883 William was found guilty of using Indecent Language and received another Three Months in gaol. He was released 3 August 1883. A search of BDM records shows a person of this name died Hobart; 18 December 1895 aged 70 years. There is no further information. JONES; John John arrived in VDL 14 November 1850 aboard the William Jardine (2) from Portland. On 9 July 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Uttering a Forged Order and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. After spending just over twelve months there, John was transferred to CSG arriving 20 September 1873. His warrant number 10158. He is shown as 54 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released (presumably with remission) 11 July 1876. A search of BDM records shows a number of both marriage and death possibilities. There is no further information.   KAY; see WOODS; Thomas   KEE; Ho Very few Chinese people appear in the gate-book, and not all were law-abiding citizens. Ho is recorded as arriving (presumably in the north of the state) aboard the Derwent on or about 1 January 1873. He was found guilty at LGS 5 June 1873 of Obtaining Money by False Pretences and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. When he arrived at CSG 19 March 1875 he was shown as 48 years-old, a dealer, Catholic, with no prior convictions and illiterate. His warrant number 10999. He was released 6 September 1876 presumably with remission. There is no further information.   KEENAN; see KILLEEN; Peter KELLY; Thomas (transported as MORAN) 1874 Thomas arrived in VDL on 19 March 1850 aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland. On 26 January 1864 he was found guilty at HSC of what is recorded as an Unnatural Crime and was sentenced to LIFE. After spending most of his time at Port Arthur he was transferred to CSG arriving there with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners on 17 April 1877. His warrant number 873. He is shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with one prior conviction and illiterate. Thomas was released 25 March 1879 presumably with remission. A search of BDM records show a Thomas Kelly died Hobart; 11 November 1891 aged 79 years. There is no further information.   KENNEDY; see DWYER; Michael   KEY; see WOODS; Thomas   KILBURN; John John arrived in VDL 11 June 1851 aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth. On 9 January 1873 he was found guilty at LSC of Receiving Stolen Goods and sentenced to Eight Years. It appears he was one of the last prisoners to arrive at CSG from Port Arthur, where he arrived on 4 August 1877. His warrant number 12111. John is shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released 19 August 1877 and according to the gate-book he was apparently returned to Port Arthur. On 22 November 1878 he was found guilty of Indecent Behaviour and received a One Month sentence. This offence appears to have occurred at Sorell. He was released 21 December. His final appearance was on 30 March 1889 when he was sentenced to 28 Days gaol for Resisting the Police at the age of 62 years. This particular offence appears to have taken place at New Norfolk. He was released 26 April 1889. A search of BDM records failed to locate a death for a John Kilburn but according to the Paupers records, John Kilburn died Hobart; 14 July 1908. There is no further information. KILLEEN; Peter aka KEENAN/KINGSWOOD Peter arrived in VDL 8 March 1842 aboard the Marian Watson possibly from NSW holding a TOL. On 8 March 1876 he was found guilty at LSC of Larceny from the Person and was sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. He was then 65 years of age. After a twelve-month stay he was transferred to CSG arriving there on 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining prisoners. His warrant number 898. He is shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Peter was released with a TOL 8 June 1881. However, on 26 July 1882 he received Six Months gaol for Larceny being released 27 September 1883 (?), which does not tally with his six-month sentence. He again appears in the gate-book 21 March 1884 on a Larceny charge at the age of 75 years. Found guilty, he received a further Twelve Months being released 20 March 1885 again with a TOL. On 4 July 1885 he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and received Seven Days but for some unknown reason was not released until 9 September, again with a TOL. His last appearance was at the age of 83 years when found guilty at HSC on 6 November 1888 of Uttering Counterfeit Coin and sentenced to Ten Months. Unfortunately, time had run out for Peter who died at CSG 27 June 1889. There is a discrepancy in the date of death as seen in Guinan, Gravesites of Tasmania. There is no further information. KINGSWOOD; George, see KILLEEN; Peter   KNIGHT; see DORAN; John LANGLEY; George George arrived in VDL 11 April 1843 aboard the John Renwick from Spithead/London. On 15 July 1873 he was found guilty at HSC of Manslaughter and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. On 20 April 1877 he was transferred to CSG arriving three days after the majority of Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 11437. He is shown as 52 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. George was discharged back to Port Arthur 8 August 1876. No further information as to his eventual release is listed. A search of BDM records shows a person of this name married Catherine Riley at Gordon; 24 May 1881. He is shown as 57 years-old and Catherine, 41 years-old. The search also revealed a death for a George Langley at Hobart; 13 January 1883 aged 59 years. There is no further information. LANGTON; John aka LANGDON John arrived in VDL 9 August 1850 aboard the Maria Somes (2) from Portsmouth. On 9 January 1873 he was found guilty at LSC of Indecent Assault and sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving on 5 December 1875. His warrant number 11257. John is shown as 45 years-old, a farm labourer, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. On 6 April 1876 he is shown as Absconding from the Stone Shed whilst apparently at the House of Correction. He was returned to CSG the following day and was remanded until 11 April. He was then sentenced to Three Months in Chains for Attempted Escape. John was eventually released 15 January 1879. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Mary Ann Hooley at Longford; 18 October 1863. He is shown as 33 years-old and Mary Ann, 37 years-old. There is no further information. LANK; James James arrived in VDL 19 February 1853 aboard the Oriental Queen from Plymouth. On 19 September 1866 he was found guilty at LSC of Attempting to Commit Bestiality and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was eventually transferred to CSG on 19 March 1875 after spending some nine years or so at Port Arthur. His warrant number 11000. He is shown as 45 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. James was released 9 September 1876 having served his entire ten-year sentence without remission. There is no further information.   LEARY; see GEARY; James LEATHLEY; George George arrived in VDL 6 July 1844 aboard the Blundell. Port of departure is not shown. On 23 January 1866 he was found guilty at HSC of Murder and sentenced to LIFE IMPRISONMENT (Commutation). After spending ten years at Port Arthur he was transferred to CSG arriving there 30 January 1876. His warrant number 11331. He is shown as 48 years-old, a blacksmith, Protestant, with one prior conviction and illiterate. George was released with a TOL 2 February 1876. A search of BDM records shows two marriages for a person of this name, one at Hobart to Catherine Manning; 7 March 1853 where George is shown as 30 years-old and Catherine, 24 years-old. The second is to Catherine Curtain at Spring Bay (Orford); 23 December 1882 for which both are shown as adults. A death for a George Leathley was also located at Hobart; 23 June 1895 aged 71 years. It is interesting to note Catherine Leathley re-married Benjamin Jones at Hobart; 23 October 1896. She is shown as 47 years-old and Benjamin, 62 years-old. There is no further information. LEE; William aka SMITH According to the Campbell Street Gaol gate-book records, William claims to have arrived in VDL aboard the China. However a search of convict shipping records shows him arriving aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (1) 30 December 1845 from Plymouth. On 5 July 1866 he was found guilty at Launceston Supreme Court and using the name William Smith, of Carnally Knowing a Girl under Ten Years. He was sentenced to a Life of PENAL SERVITUDE with No Remission and sent to Port Arthur. He was eventually transferred to CSG arriving there 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11436. He is shown as 46 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released 29 January 1879 after serving twelve and a half years. There is no further information. MACKLIN; see MITCHELL; Edward     MARSDEN; see JOHNSON; William McCABE; Richard Richard arrived in VDL 30 August 1845 aboard the Ratcliffe (1) from London. On 5 July 1870 he was found guilty at HSC of Stealing from a Dwelling and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG along with most of the Port Arthur prisoners 17 April 1877. His warrant number 878. He is shown as 47 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Richard was released 9 January 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information.   McCULLUM; Hugh Hugh arrived in VDL 12 November 1848 aboard the Ratcliffe (1) from Spithead. On 30 May 1872 he was found guilty of Housebreaking and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. Hugh, along with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners, arrived at CSG 17 April 1877. His warrant number 877. He is shown as 48 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Hugh was released 31 May 1879 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information.   MCKAY; see SILWOOD; George Nathaniel   MCKAY; Robert James It appears Robert arrived in VDL from NSW 4 July 1843 aboard the Sir J. Byng in possession of a CP. On 17 October 1872 he was found guilty at LSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG and arrived there 21 January 1876. No warrant number is shown. He is shown as 64 years-old, a stonemason, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Robert was released 22 January 1876 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a Robert McKay married Sarah Wright at Launceston; 13 June 1883. Both are shown as adults. A death is also recorded for a Robert McKay at Hobart; 7 September 1888 aged 77 years. There is no further information. McLEOD; John John arrived in VDL 1 November 1845 aboard the Governor Philip from Norfolk Island. He had originally arrived in NSW aboard the Guildford. On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred with most of the Port Arthur prisoners to CSG, arriving 17 April 1877. His warrant number 876. He is shown as 55 years-old, a barber, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was released 2 December 1880 presumably with remission (not shown). On 4 May 1885 John received Fourteen Days gaol after being found guilty at Franklin of Breaching the Master Servant Act. He was released 2 June. His age is recorded as 66 years and his warrant number 15774. He again appears before the court 8 April 1886 charged with using Obscene Language. His age on this occasion is shown as 64 years. His warrant number 16185. John was sentenced to Fourteen Days gaol and released 21 April. It is also recorded he was now literate. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 29 August 1893 aged 76 years. There is no further information. MEAGHAN; see MEAGHER; Thomas MEAGHER; Thomas Francis aka MEAGHAN It appears Thomas may have arrived here from NSW as a child aboard the vessel Swift although this is only an assumption. At the age of 14 years he was found guilty at HSC 15 September 1874 of Rape and sentenced to Fifteen Years at Port Arthur. Thomas was transferred to CSG arriving there 17 January 1877. His warrant number 11743. He is shown as 17 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with no prior convictions and literate. He was released 25 February 1885 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information. METCALFE; see WILLIS; George     MILLER; John, see WILLIAMS; John   MITCHELL; Edward aka MACKLIN Edward arrived in VDL 14 July 1848 aboard the Bangalore from Bermuda. On 7 February 1871 he was found guilty at HSC of Robbery from the Person and was sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG 17 April 1877 along with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 875. He is shown as 52 years-old, a groom, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Edward was released 8 August 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information. MOORE; Michael, see GILMORE; Michael     MORAN; see KELLY; Thomas   MORGAN; Frederick Frederick arrived in Tasmania on or around 1 January 1874 aboard the vessel Mary as a free convict possibly from NSW. On 1 December 1874 he was found guilty at HSC of Sheep Stealing and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving 17 April 1877. His warrant number 874. He is shown as 53 years-old, a shepherd/labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and illiterate. Frederick was released 8 March 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information. MORGAN; James 1874 James arrived in NSW 19 February 1845 aboard the Hyderabad from the Downs. He later arrived in VDL aboard the Tory from Norfolk Island, May 1847 in possession of a PH. Possibly one of the longest serving convicts, James was found guilty at HSC 4 December 1855 of Committing an Unnatural Offence and sentenced to LIFE. After serving twenty years almost to the day at Port Arthur he was transferred to CSG arriving there 5 December 1875. His warrant number 11258. He is shown as 51 years-old, a farm labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. James was released with a TOL 20 December 1876. There are two persons of this name shown on the Paupers list but their ages do not tally with the age shown above. The Paupers list also shows a James Morgan died at CSG on 21 May 1885 but there is no mention in the gate-book. There is no further information. MUMFORD; William William arrived in VDL 22 January 1835 aboard the Augusta Jessie from Portsmouth. He is shown holding a CP so it is possible he may have arrived from NSW. On 10 September 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 17 September 1877. His warrant number 12072. He is shown as 66 years-old, a house servant, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. William was released with a TOL 8 February 1878. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Maria Vowells at Westbury; 5 December 1846. He is shown as 28 years-old and Maria, 30 years-old. It will be noted there is an age difference. A death is also shown at Hobart for a William Mumford; 30 December 1881 aged 73 years. There is no further information. MURPHY; Michael 1874 Michael arrived in VDL 7 March 1852 aboard the Fairlie from Plymouth. On 28 December 1871 he was found guilty at LSC of Feloniously Receiving and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 28 June 1876. No warrant number is shown. Michael was 46 years-old, a bricklayer/plasterer, Catholic, with three or more convictions and could only read. He was released the following day (29 June 1876) presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show two marriages for a person of this name, one at Hobart; 15 January 1857 to Alicia Dickson and the other 6 March 1860 to Jemima Moles at Port Sorell. In both cases they are referred to as adults. A death for a Michael Murphy is recorded at Hobart; 13 July 1887 aged 56 years. There is no further information. NEAL(E); George 1874 Another who served a long term at Port Arthur was George Neal(e). George arrived in VDL 6 August 1840 aboard the Asia (5) from London. On 27 December 1855 he was found guilty at OSC of Assault Being Armed and sentenced to a LIFE term at Port Arthur. After serving twenty years or more, George was transferred to CSG arriving there 10 March 1875. His warrant number 10971. He is shown as 60 years-old, a chimney sweep, Catholic, with one prior conviction and literate. George was released 20 December 1876. There is no further information. NEALE; see EALES; Thomas NICHOLLS; John Native born John was 16-years-old when found guilty at HSC in 1875 of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Crime. He was sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. John was later transferred to CSG arriving there 17 January 1877. His warrant number 11744. He is shown as 18 years of age, a labourer, Catholic, with no prior convictions and literate. John was released 3 June 1879 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Mary Madigan at Hobart; 14 February 1885. He is shown as 25 years-old and Mary 21 years-old. There is no further information.   NOWLAN; John aka DOWLING John arrived in VDL 14 July 1848 aboard the Bangalore (possibly from NSW) as a free convict. He is shown as being tried in Launceston for an undisclosed offence in 1870. On 10 February 1876 he was found guilty at HSC of Raping a Girl between 10–11 years and sentenced to LIFE (a Commutation) and sent to Port Arthur. His stay there was short as he arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 879. He is shown as 45 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Whilst in Campbell Street he received an additional Six Days for committing gaol offences (not stated). John was released 15 July 1886 presumably with remission. Although a search of BDM records show two marriages for a person of this name neither fit into the time frame. There is no further information. NUTT; see WHITE; George OGDEN; John John arrived in VDL 20 May 1846 aboard the Joseph Somes from London. On 3 June 1875 he was found guilty at HSC of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Offence and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was later transferred to CSG arriving there 17 April 1877. His warrant number 881. He is shown as 45 years-old, a brick-maker, Protestant, with one prior conviction and illiterate. John was released 7 June 1883 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information.   ORRIN; William aka SYKES/PORTER/SMITH; John William arrived in VDL 2 May 1844 aboard the Equestrian (1) from London. On 26 November 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Receiving and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 5 August 1875. His warrant number 11137. He is shown as 47 years-old, a cook; Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Whilst at the House of Correction he received Ten Days Solitary Confinement for Insolence to Warder Blore. William was released on a Ticket of Leave 19 January 1877. His time at CSG was not yet over. On 9 August 1881 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months. He also served an extra Three Days for gaol offences. His warrant number 13966. William was released 11 February 1882. On 18 April 1882 he was charged with being Unlawfully on Premises and upon being found guilty, John received another Six Months and One Day extra for gaol offences. His warrant number 14326. He was released 18 October 1882. Shortly after his release he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and again sentenced to Six Months in gaol. His warrant number 14547 and his age 50 years. He was released on 30 April 1883. John was back again on 21 June 1883 charged with Larceny. Found guilty, this resulted in a Twelve Month sentence. His warrant number 14876. His age is now shown as 57 years. It appears he was using the name of either Sykes or Porter. He was released 17 June 1884. He was again found guilty of Larceny 21 October 1884 and sentenced to Two Years. His warrant number 15506. It appears he was due to be released 9 December 1884 but on the same date he was found guilty at HSC of Burglary and sentenced to Seven Years gaol. His warrant number 15569. William was released 7 May 1890 with remission. A search of BDM records failed to locate a death for a William Orrin although Paupers Records show a person of this name died Hobart; 4 October 1893. There is no further information. OWENS; Thomas Thomas arrived in VDL 18 November 1831 aboard the Lord Lyndoch from Sheerness. He was found guilty at HSC 7 January 1875 of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur. On 18 December 1875 he was found guilty of Attempting to Escape presumably from Port Arthur and sentenced to a further Six Months. Thomas eventually arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 880. He is shown as 66 years-old, a gardener, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. Thomas was released 7 March 1883. At the age of 72 years Thomas was found guilty 16 August 1883 of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Four Months gaol. His warrant number 14917. He was released 15 December 1883. His visits to CSG were not yet over as he was found guilty of Larceny 6 September 1890 and received another Four Month sentence. His warrant number 18503. He was now 78 years-old. There is no entry for his release date as it would have been early in 1891. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Elizabeth Bell at Launceston; 14 July 1862. Both are shown as adults. There is no further information. PAGE; Henry Henry arrived in VDL 21 July 1824 aboard the Phoenix (2) from England. On 2 December 1873 he was found guilty at HSC of Rape of a Girl aged Nine Years Nine Months and sentenced to a LIFE OF PENAL SERVITUDE and sent to Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 2 December 1875. His warrant number 11259. He is shown as 75 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released to freedom 2 December 1880. Henry is also shown as holding a CP. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Catherine Langlands at Morven; 11 May 1846. He is shown as 42 years-old and Catherine 30 years-old. A death is also shown for a Henry Page at Hobart; 17 April 1893 aged 92 years.   PAUL; Samuel Native born Paul was found guilty at HSC 14 September 1869 of Raping a Girl under Ten Years of Age. He was sentenced to Fifteen Years (A Commutation) at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11438. He is shown as 23 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with no prior convictions and literate. He was released 20 March 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information. PEARCE; George Although there are two persons of this name listed in the gate-book it appears this is the one who was sent to Port Arthur. This George arrived in VDL 14 January 1849 aboard the Harmony possibly from NSW. The shipping lists state he was a free settler who had arrived in NSW aboard the Lady Nugent. On 24 October 1874 he was found guilty at LGS of being Unlawfully on Premises & Absconding. This resulted in a Five Year sentence on the first offence and an Eleven Month sentence on the second. George was transferred to CSG arriving there with most of the Port Arthur prisoners on 17 April 1877. His warrant numbers 883 and 11216. He is shown as 63 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. George had absconded 5 October 1875. He was released 11 June 1879. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Oatlands; 12 May 1888 aged 75 years. There is no further information. PIGGOTT; Richard Richard arrived in VDL 21 November 1843 aboard the Orator from Dublin. He was found guilty at HSC 18 February 1873 of Sheep stealing and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. Richard’s stay was short as he was transferred to CSG arriving 30 December 1873. His warrant number 10347. He is shown as 65 years-old, a farm labourer, Catholic, with one prior conviction and literate. Richard was released 6 June 1876 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information.   PINSON; John aka PINSEN John arrived in VDL 4 July 1845 aboard the Theresa from London. On 28 September 1870 he was found guilty at LGS of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Offence and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. After spending over three and a half years there he was transferred to CSG, arriving 9 January 1874. His warrant number 10387. He is shown as 62 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was released 30 March 1876 presumably with some remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a John Pinsen died Hobart; 10 June 1894 aged 78 years. There is no further information. PORTER; see ORRIN; William PRESTIGE; William aka PRESTRIDGE William arrived in Australia 19 December 1842 aboard the Triton from London. He is shown as a free settler and may have arrived in VDL from NSW. On 7 May 1867 he was found guilty at HSC of Assault with Intent to Commit Sodomy and sentenced to LIFE at Port Arthur. William was eventually transferred to CSG arriving there 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 882. He is shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released 27 September 1881. There is no further information.   PRICE; William William arrived in VDL 19 December 1842 aboard the vessel Triton possibly from NSW as he was in possession of a CP. He was found guilty 26 June 1862 of Burglary and sentenced to a LIFE OF PENAL SERVITUDE (A Commutation) at Port Arthur. William, with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners, arrived at CSG 17 April 1877. His warrant number 900. He is shown 55 years-old, a tailor, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released with a TOL 2 July 1879. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 28 May 1897 aged 73 years. There is no further information. REGAN; John John arrived in VDL 5 April 1850 aboard the Neptune (2) from the Cape of Good Hope. On 17 September 1872 John was found guilty at LGS of Housebreaking and Stealing and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. Transferred to CSG, he arrived there 19 March 1875. His warrant number 11002. He is shown as 55 years-old, a basket maker, Catholic, with three or more convictions and illiterate. John was transferred to the Cascades Depot 20 May 1876. There is no further information. ROBERTS; Henry 1874 Henry arrived in VDL 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland. However, on 26 November 1872 he was found guilty of Cattle stealing and was sentenced to Six Years. It is recorded he was received from Port Arthur so it is possible that he was tried there as well. He arrived at CSG 17 April 1877. His warrant number was 884. The then 40-year-old is shown as being a butcher, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read. He was released 6 June 1877 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Mary Fahey at Hobart Town; 20 February 1854, although having been in VDL for less than three years it is extremely doubtful he would have been allowed to marry. He is shown as 26 years old and Mary; 22 years-old. A death is also recorded for a Henry Roberts at Hobart; 13 May 1895 aged 64 years. There is no further information.   ROBERTS; Robert Robert arrived in VDL 14 November 1850 aboard the William Jardine (2) from Portland/Dorset. He was found guilty at HSC 8 June 1876 of Causing Grievous Bodily Harm and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. He was also charged, presumably on the same date, with Wounding with Intent to Commit Grievous Bodily Harm and sentenced to another Eight Years. It appears the sentences were accumulative. Upon the imminent closure of Port Arthur he was transferred to CSG arriving with most of the remaining prisoners on 17 April 1877. His warrant numbers 885 and 11498. He is shown as 40 years-old on the first charge and 45 years-old on the second. Robert was apparently blind, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and presumably illiterate (although not shown). Robert was released to freedom with remission 7 December 1881. On 15 December 1881, shortly after his release, Robert was back in court charged with being Drunk etc. and sentenced to Seven Days gaol. His warrant number 14126 and his age now 53 years. His occupation is shown as baker and he could only read. (Strange, as he had previously been listed as being blind!) He was released 21 December 1881. Nearly four years passed before he appeared again. He was found guilty on 26 October 1885 of being Drunk and Disorderly and again sentenced to Seven Days gaol. His age is 57 years and his warrant number 15940. He was released 31 October 1885. There is no further information. ROE; Edward Native-born Edward was found guilty 1 September 1873 of Feloniously Receiving and Burglary and sentenced to Six Years on the first charge and Four Years on the second. He arrived at CSG from Port Arthur, 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 894. He is shown as 22 years-old, a baker, Catholic, with no prior convictions and illiterate. Edward was released 4 February 1878 with remission. A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Henrietta Maria Norman at Hobart; 24 October 1877. He is shown as 23 years-old and Henrietta, 27 years-old. Possibly the date of his release is incorrect, with Edward being released in 1877 not 1878. A death for an Edward Roe is shown at Hobart; 8 May 1899 aged 43 years. There is no further information. ROLANDS; James Native born James was found guilty 11 May 1875 of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Crime and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. He eventually arrived at CSG 17 January 1877. His warrant number 11745. He is shown as 18 years-old, a labourer, Catholic, with no prior convictions and literate. James was released 3 June 1879 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information.   ROSETTA; Charles 1874   Charles arrived in VDL 29 April 1826 aboard the Woodman from London. although he is another who is recorded as being on a CP. He was found guilty at LGS on 31 March 1869 of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Offence and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. Charles was transferred to CSG arriving there 10 March 1875. His warrant number 11672. He is shown as 70 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. He was released to freedom 6 June 1876, presumably with remission (not shown). Charles appeared in court again 25 April 1883 charged with being Drunk and Disorderly. Found guilty he received a Seven Day sentence. His age is now shown as 76 years. His warrant number 14813. He was released 1 May 1883. There is no further information. ROYDEN; Keith, see COOPER; James Joseph   RYAN; Thomas aka WILLIAMS Thomas arrived in VDL 19 February 1853 on the Oriental Queen from Plymouth. On 1 June 1871 he was found guilty at LSC of Feloniously Receiving and sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. After spending nearly four years there he was transferred to CSG where he arrived 10 March 1875. His warrant number 10976. Thomas is shown as 46 years-old, a sawyer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released with remission 6 June 1876. However, on the day after his release Thomas was charged with Assaulting Constable Brennan and when found guilty was sent back to gaol for a further Six Months. His warrant number 11493. He was released 6 December 1876. On 12 January 1877, he was in trouble again for being Idle & Disorderly resulting in another Month in gaol. He was now 50 years-old. His warrant number 11737. Thomas was released 11 February 1877 and does not appear in the gate-book again. A search of BDM records show a Thomas Ryan married Maria Hannan at Hobart; 15 May 1893. He is shown as 61 years-old and Maria, 55 years-old. There is no further information. RYAN; William 1874 William arrived in VDL as a free convict aboard the City of Hobart, 28 November 1850, presumably from NSW. On 22 November 1870 he was found guilty at HSC of Uttering a Forged Cheque and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11439. He is shown as 43 years-old, an engine driver, Protestant, with one prior conviction and literate. William was released 3 May 1876 with the notation added ‘to Sydney (?)’. There is no further information. SCOTT; Daniel aka John Daniel, also known as John, arrived in VDL 28 November 1850 aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland/Dorset. He was found guilty at HSC 7 February 1871 of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 9 January 1874. His warrant number 10377. He is shown as 61 years-old, a farm servant, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. Daniel is shown escaping on 23 February 1875. It appears he was out for sometime as he was charged with Escaping from Lawful Custody 17 February 1876 and sentenced to another Six Months. He was released 8 May 1880. There is no further information. SEAWARD; Robert (SEAWARD/SEWARD (transported as SAYWARD) According to the records, Robert arrived in VDL 17 February 1847 aboard the Pestongee Bomangee (2) from London. He is recorded as a PH suggesting he possibly arrived from NSW. On 19 March 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. Robert was transferred to CSG arriving there on 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining convicts. His warrant number 901. He is shown as 53 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released with a TOL, 1 October 1879. However, using the name Seward/Saywood, he was back at HSC 14 December 1880 charged with Larceny as a servant. Found guilty, he was sentenced to another Six Years in gaol and shown as 58 years-old. His warrant number 13698. Robert was released 13 January 1886 with remission. A search of BDM records show a Robert Seward died Hobart; 29 October 1890 aged 66 years. There is no further information. SILWOOD; George Nathaniel aka THISTLEWAITE/McKAY) George arrived in VDL 10 December 1835 aboard the Layton (2) from Sheerness. On 8 March 1876 he was found guilty at LSC of Forgery and sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. His stay there was brief as he arrived at CSG with most of the remaining convicts 17 April 1877. His warrant number 887. He is shown as 72 years-old, a clerk/gardener, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. George was released 8 December 1880 with remission. There is no further information. SIMMONS; Edmund Edmund arrived in VDL 4 October 1841 aboard the David Clarke from Plymouth. On 26 November 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Sheep stealing and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving 19 March 1875. His warrant number 11005. He is shown as 76 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. Edmund was released 2 June 1877 presumably with remission (not shown). On 21 May 1881 he was found guilty at the Police Office Sorell of being Idle & Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months in gaol. He arrived at CSG the following day. He was now shown as 83 years-old. His warrant number 13896. He was released 20 July 1881. There is no further information. SMITH; George George arrived in VDL in January 1837 aboard the Gold Seeker as a free convict, presumably from NSW. On 1 September 1873 he was found guilty of Horse stealing and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. He, along with most of the remaining convicts, arrived at CSG 17 April 1877. His warrant number 888. He is shown as 60 years-old, a shoemaker, Catholic, with no prior convictions and literate. George was released 17 September 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records shows a number of both marriage and death possibilities. There is no further information.   SMITH; Henry Henry arrived in VDL 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland. On 12 September 1871 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. Transferred to CSG he arrived there 5 September 1876. His warrant number 11579. Henry is shown as 43 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released 13 September 1876. A search of BDM records shows a number of both marriage and death possibilities. There is no further information. SMITH; James, see GEARY; James   SMITH; John, see ORRIN; William   SMITH; John The gate-book records show two persons with this name. This particular fellow apparently arrived in VDL 1 August 1835 (vessel unknown) strangely enough holding a TOL, indicating he possibly came from NSW. On 26 September 1860 he was found guilty at OC of Assault and Armed Robbery and sentenced to LIFE at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 5 August 1875 after serving nearly fifteen years of his sentence. His warrant number 11138. He is shown as 64 years-old, a baker, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. John was released with a TOL, 25 November 1876. A search of BDM records shows a number of both marriage and death possibilities. There is no further information.   SMITH; William, see LEE; William STEWART; William A total of eleven persons of this name arrived as convicts. The William we are concerned with claimed to have arrived in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee although a search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this. On 21 November 1871 he was found guilty at HSC of Indecent Assault and sentenced to Seven Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 4 March 1877. His warrant number 11803. He is shown as 56 years-old, a miner, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. He was released 22 May 1877. This same fellow appears again some months later charged with Committing a Nuisance. He was sentenced 22 October 1877 to Fourteen Days in gaol. He was released on 3 November. However, on 11 April 1882 he received another Seven Days for being Drunk etc. His age is now shown as 68 years. He was to appear in the gate-book on two further occasions. Both were for Breaching the Charitable Institution Act in 1886. One resulted in Fourteen Days and the other One Month. He was then 73–74 years of age. A search of BDM records shows several deaths for a person of this name. The most probable occurred at Hobart; 14 July 1891 aged 79 years. There is no further information. STYLES; Robert Robert arrived in VDL 21 February 1836 aboard the Asia (4) from Sheerness. On 17 February 1874 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. He eventually arrived at CSG 4 August 1877. His warrant number 12112. He is shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. Robert was released 19 August 1877 and is shown as returning to Port Arthur. There is no further information.   SUMMERS; John John apparently arrived in VDL 6 December 1838 aboard the Augusta Jessie (2) from London ex-NSW as he is shown holding a CP. On the 22 July 1862 he was found guilty at HSC of Sodomy and sentenced to a LIFE of Penal Servitude at Port Arthur. He was eventually transferred to CSG arriving there 19 March 1875. His warrant number 11003. He is shown as 61 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with one prior conviction and could only read. John was released 1 August 1877. A search of BDM records show two deaths for a person of this name both at Hobart; one 6 July 1879 aged 65 years and 30 September 1892 aged 82 years. There is no further information. SWAIN(E); John John arrived in VDL 4 February 1844 aboard HMS Anson from Plymouth. On 26 November 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Sheep stealing and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving 9 January 1874. His warrant number 10380. He is shown as 54 years-old, a farmer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was released 27 August 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). There is no further information. SYKES; see ORRIN; William     THISTLEWAITE; see SILWOOD; George Nathaniel     THOMAS; Dudley, see HENSHAW; Isaac     THOMAS; James James arrived in VDL 14 November 1850 aboard the William Jardine (2) from Portland/Dorset. On 28 December 1871 he was found guilty at LSC of Housebreaking and Robbery and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 14 November 1873 after serving two years at the penal settlement. His warrant number 10317. He is shown as 82 years-old, an engineer (?), Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. He was released 28 June 1876 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 8 July 1880 aged 88 years. There is no further information. THOMPSON; William aka WALTERS Native-born William was found guilty at LSC on 5 June 1873 of Burglary and sentenced to Four Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG on 20 October 1874. His warrant number 10757. He is shown as 20 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released 4 October 1876. However, on 23 November 1876 he was found guilty of Assaulting Constable Chaplin and received a further Three Months in gaol. On this occasion he is shown as a seaman, Catholic, with one prior conviction. William is also shown as illiterate. His warrant number 11664. He was released 22 February 1877. His misdemeanours not yet over, William was found guilty of Deserting his Vessel on 8 February 1879. This time he received Four Months in gaol. He was now recorded as Protestant, 24 years-old and was released to his vessel Emily Downing 7 June 1879. He again appears in the gate-book 17 December 1879 charged with Unlawfully Beating & Sureties. He received sentences of Three Months on each charge. It appears the offences took place at Triabunna as he arrived at CSG from that location. He is shown as a labourer, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. John was released 13 January 1880 and is shown as being released after a fine was paid. A search of BDM records shows a number of both marriage and death possibilities. There is no further information. WALMSLEY; Joseph aka DOUGLAS Joseph arrived in VDL 21 May 1842 aboard the Isabella (2) from Woolwich. On 17 September 1872 he was found guilty at LGS of Housebreaking and Stealing and sentenced to Eight Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 20 April 1876. His warrant number 11440. He is shown as 49 years-old, a cook, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. On 24 July 1876 he was charged with Escaping from the Stoneshed on 19 July and sentenced to Twelve Months in Chains. He was returned to Port Arthur 7 August 1876. No record of his release is recorded. Joseph makes a further appearance in the gate-book when found guilty at LSC of being Found in a Dwelling with Intent. This took place 8 April 1880 and resulted in a Ten Year sentence at CSG. His warrant number 13391. He was finally released presumably with remission (not shown) 12 October 1887. There is no further information.   WALTERS; see THOMPSON; William   WEBSTER; see DOUGLAS; Robert   WELSH; see DOUGLAS; Robert   WHITE; George aka NUTT 1874 George arrived in VDL 7 March 1852 aboard the Fairlie from Plymouth. On 5 July 1870 he was found guilty at HSC of Robbery of the Person and Misconduct and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. His warrant number 889. There are two dates showing his arrival at CSG, 30 March 1877 and 17 April 1877. He is shown as 44 years-old, a boatman; Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. George is also charged with Escaping 29 March 1878 and received a further Three Months. Seemingly undeterred, he escaped yet again 28 February 1879 resulting in another Three Months. Despite his escape attempts he was released to freedom with remission 6 January 1880. There is no further information. WILLIAMS; Henry aka JOHNSON Henry arrived in VDL on or about 23 November 1844 aboard the Governor Philip, presumably from NSW. On 9 July 1872 he was found guilty at HSC of Housebreaking and Larceny and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. He was transferred to CSG arriving there 9 January 1875. His warrant number 10872. Henry is shown as 55 years-old, a farm labourer, with three or more prior convictions and could only read. His religion is not shown. He was released 21 February 1876 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records shows a number of both marriage and death possibilities. There is no further information.   WILLIAMS; John 1874 John arrived in VDL 1 December 1840 aboard the Canton from London. There is no mention of where he was sentenced in VDL but it is quite possible it was as the HSC. He was found guilty 1 December 1874 of Uttering a Forged Cheque and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG with most of the remaining Port Arthur convicts 17 April 1877. His warrant number 892. He is shown as 58 years-old, a cook, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. According to the gate-book records John died at CSG in the early hours of 14 October 1881. A search of BDM records failed to confirm a death date for this person. There is no further information. WILLIAMS; Thomas, see RYAN; Thomas   WILLIAMSON; Allan According to the convict shipping lists there may have been two Allan Matthew Williamsons. One arrived in VDL aboard the Maria Somes (2) from Portsmouth on 9 August 1850 and the other arrived per the Blenheim (3) 24 July 1850 from Plymouth. Possibly this person may be one and the same and a mistake may have been made in the shipping records. On 18 November 1867 this person was found guilty presumably at HSC of Uttering a Forged Order and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur. He eventually arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners. His warrant number 902. He is shown as 47 years-old, a gardener, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released with a TOL 12 December 1877. However, on 23 July 1878 he was back at HSC again charged with Uttering a Forged Order. This time he received a Four Year sentence. He is now shown as 53 years old. His warrant number 12483. His religion is now shown as Protestant. He was released 26 October 1881 with remission. Williamson appears yet again at HSC 13 December 1881 this time charged with Uttering a Forged Request and sentenced to Five Years plus Three Months plus Three Days. His warrant number 14123. It is possible the three months and three days may have been for gaol offences although it is not shown. He regained his freedom 12 June 1886. His final appearance in the gate-book occurred 14 August 1888 when found guilty of — yes, Uttering a Forged Cheque. As a result he received a sentence of Six Years at CSG. At the closure of the gate-book at the end of 1890 he was still in gaol. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 16 November 1893 aged 73 years. There is no further information.   WILLIS; George (transported as METCALFE) George arrived in VDL 28 May 1851 aboard the Lady Kennaway (2) from Portsmouth. On 10 September 1872 he was found guilty of Larceny under 5/- (50c) and sentenced to Five Years at Port Arthur. After spending three years there he was transferred to CSG arriving 9 September 1876. His warrant number 11584. He is shown as 53 years-old, a cook, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. George was released 13 September 1876. The day after his release he was found guilty of being Drunk and Disorderly and sentenced to Seven Days. His record does not end there. Between September 1876 and August 1888 George had a total of 23 convictions. Most were of a minor nature including Larceny (7), Drunk and Disorderly (4), Idle and Disorderly (9), Unlawfully on Premises (2) and Stealing an Axe (1). He was eventually released to freedom 12 June 1889 after spending over thirteen years of his life behind bars. A search of BDM records failed to locate information on a George Metcalfe, however, a George Willis died Hobart; 12 June 1889 aged 66 years. There is no further information. WILLIS; John John arrived in VDL 9 June 1845 aboard the Elizabeth and Henry from Kingston, Ireland. It is doubtful if John was any relation to George. On 4 July 1871 John was found guilty at HSC of Attempting to Commit an Unnatural Offence and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 5 December 1875. He is shown as having two warrant numbers 11260 and 11694. John is shown as 54 years-old, a cook, Catholic, with three or more prior convictions and illiterate. On 22 May 1876 he was transferred to the Cascades Depot and returned to CSG 19 December. He was released to freedom 23 October 1879. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 2 June 1880 aged 65 years. There is no further information. WILSON; George Although there are a number of persons of this name mentioned in the gate-book, the one we are concerned with arrived in VDL 5 February 1841 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London. He was found guilty, possibly in the HSC (not shown) 30 May 1872 of Housebreaking and sentenced to Twelve Years at Port Arthur. George arrived at CSG with many others on 17 April 1877. His warrant number 890. He is shown as 63 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released with a TOL 31 December 1879. A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for a person of this name. A death is also recorded at Hobart; 18 October 1886 aged 70 years. There is no further information.   WOODLEY; William 1874 William, also known as John, arrived in VDL 28 November 1842 aboard the Moffatt (3) from Portsmouth. On 22 November 1870 he was found guilty at HSC of Attempting to Commit Buggary and sentenced to Ten Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 17 September 1877 some five months after most of the prisoners were transferred. His warrant number 12073. He is shown as 64 years-old, a ploughman; Protestant, with one prior conviction and could only read. William was released, presumably with remission, 3 January 1878. A search of BDM records show a John Woodley died Hobart; 6 September 1884 aged 70 years. There is no further information. WOODS; Thomas aka KEYS (transported as WOOD; Thomas) Thomas arrived in VDL 12 November 1836 aboard the Lady Nugent from London. On 15 July 1873 he was found guilty of Breaking into a Building and sentenced to Six Years at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG with most of the remaining Port Arthur prisoners 17 April 1877. His warrant number 891. He is shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Protestant, with three prior convictions and could only read. Thomas was released 24 January 1878 presumably with remission (not shown). A search of BDM records shows a number of possible marriages for a person with the surname of Wood or Woods. There is no further information.   YEOMAN; William (Ben) William, also known as Ben, arrived in VDL 18 January 1830 aboard the Bussorah Merchant from the Downs. However, it is possible he arrived in VDL from NSW as he is shown as being a PH. On 31 October 1857 he was found guilty (not mentioned where) of Stabbing with Intent and was sentenced to a LIFE of Penal Servitude at Port Arthur. He arrived at CSG 17 April 1877 with most of the remaining prisoners from Port Arthur. His warrant number 903. He is shown as 63 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant, with three or more prior convictions and literate. William was released with a TOL 2 July 1879 after spending over 22 years in the penal system. A search of BDM records show a person of this name died Hobart; 20 October 1885 aged 76 years. There is no further information.   The End

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