Hello, I am new to this list. Can anyone advise me as to the significance of the reference numbers on Ships Muster records. eg re the Asia 1831 Mulry Patrick has 1st Column 2030/24 and second column beneath his name 40/1939. Many thanks Allan

Hi Allan, The 40/1939 is his Ticket of Leave No. (issued in 1840, number 1939). The below reference is taken from the Society of Australian Genealogists Ticket of Leave database ( http://www.sag.org.au ) Last name Mulvy First name Patrick Ship Asia Year 1831 Native place NR Trade or calling NR District Roscommon Ticket no 40/1939 State Records shelf ref 4/4143 State Records reel no 937 Regards, Diane North West Sydney ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Wells" <wells@cyberone.com.au> To: <AUS-CONVICTS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:28 PM Subject: [AUS-CON] Reference numbers on Ships Muster > Hello, > > I am new to this list. Can anyone advise me as to the significance of the > reference numbers on Ships Muster records. eg re the Asia 1831 Mulry > Patrick has > 1st Column 2030/24 and second column beneath his name 40/1939. > > Many thanks > > Allan