Hi John, It is indeed difficult to decipher. Here is some extra things I could see: The word after Mr Bossley is "Birmingham" not Businessman. The words before 10 look like "Transfer before" (But sentence does not make sense?) The word after 10 is years (it is obscured by the "y" from Bossley above). Later on that line it looks like it says something like "served 3 and a 1/2 (??) years at the hulks". His visage was "Oval" His nose was either long or m for medium. take your pick! The word between two lines after "Fully committed for trial" looks like Oct (short for October)? Then "Tried Launc. (short for Launceston) Q.S. (short for quarter sessions) Regards, Linda --- On Tue, 24/2/09, John Collins <johncla@optusnet.com.au> wrote: From: John Collins <johncla@optusnet.com.au> Subject: [AUS-CON] Francis, John To: AUS-CONVICTS@rootsweb.com Received: Tuesday, 24 February, 2009, 8:53 AM I have established through the Tasmanian Government archives that my great, Great grandfather, John Francis, was Convict 24722 in their database. I have Followed through to search their records at:http://search.archives.tas.gov Au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON33-1-88,207,78,C,80 But I am having considerable difficulty in deciphering the handwritten Records. Probably a sign of my age and eyesight. Wondering whether there might be someone with a little spare time that would Mind viewing this record and whether they could add value to what I have Transcribed to date hereunder. "Name FRANCIS, John Sentence 15 years Tried Warwick Ass., Warwick Date 25 March 1846 Transported for Burglary Stated this offence Burglary & Stealing of money and wearing apparel from Mr John Bosley, Buisnessman. Transfer _________ 10 ________________for picking pockets Marriage status Single Surgeons report (John Calvin) “Good” character during voyage. Trade Wheelwright Height 5’5” Age 22 Complexion Dark Hair Black / curly Visage ____________________ Forehead Medium Eyebrows Dark Eyes Hazel Nose _________________ Mouth Small Chin Large Natural Place (Residence) Derby Marks Scar centre of forehead, scar on left collar bone, scar inside left Arm Period of Labour Two years_______________ 12 months from 2 Nov. 1948 Station of Gang _________________________________ Class Offences and Sentences 18th March 1848 Misconduct in doing work which he was not ordered to Perform 23 April 1850 Refusing to work 29th October 1850 (Disobeying orders, violence & Absence without leave 8th April 1851 (Disobeying Orders. 14 days with 28th August 1852 Burglary. Fully commited for Trial ( ) 21st September 1852. Burglary….Not Guilty 4th October 1853 Ticket of Leave. 14th August 1855 Conditional Pardon" Any assistance provided would be greatly appreciated, John Collins Runcorn, Queensland ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-CONVICTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message