Hi List, I have a convict who arrived in NSW in 1837 just in time for the 1837 census. Under "master" it shows Town Surveyor's Department, Sydney. I've tried googling and also the NSW Archives to try and find out what he might have been doing, but without success. Does this mean he was on a road gang, or does anyone have any other suggestions please? Cheers Trish Nowra NSW

Trish, We will be indexing the road gangs shortly at the State Archives so check with me in a month or so and see if we have completed it. Kaye www.teapotgenealogy.com -----Original Message----- From: aus-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Trev Symonds Sent: Wednesday, 7 January 2009 6:47 AM To: aus-convicts-l@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-CON] What is Town Surveyors Department Hi List, ect and the body of the message