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

More for transcriptions for John. It does pay to look at all the documents listing your convict as they usually detail the same information and some writing is easier to read than others. From an indent headed - List of Men per "John Calvin" arrived from Norfolk Island by the "Tory" (2) 15th June 1847 Name John Francis / Where Tried (blank) / When Tried (blank) / Height 5.5 / Age 22 / Sentence (blank) / Religion Curch of England / Read or Write Both a little / Married or Single Single / Children (blank) / Statement of Offence Burglary, tried with Thomas Mathews, a little money and a few articles of clothing - Prosecutor John Busby, Birmingham. Served 3 1/2 Years at the Hulks for a Sentence of 10 Years Transportion for Picking Pockets / Surgeon's Report (blank) / Trade Imperfect Wheelwright / Native Place Derby / Remarks father Henry, mother Ann, brother Henry, ( the next word looks like Single but may be the name of another brother, I can't tell), sister Mary } Birmingham John Francis did spent the first two years of his sentence at Norfolk Island before being transferred to VDL to serve the rest of his time. His parents and siblings were living in Birmingham when he was transported. It would be worthwhile checking up on Thomas Mathews for some more clues. See Archives website for details http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON14-1-37,307,137,L,80 On 24/02/2009, at 8:53 AM, John Collins wrote: > > > > > 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 >