Hello Lesley and Gerry, I am not sure whether he had anything much to do with ships or the sea (after he got to Australia anyway). When I looked again (for the 50th time) at his convict record just now, I think the word "grounding" may in fact be wounding". I am still getting used to deciphering the old writing style. Thanks Jane Elliott -------Original Message------- From: Gerry Newnham Date: 19/09/2008 9:53:39 PM To: aus-convicts@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-CON] Definition of a crime Jane, Would it have anything to do with grounding a ship ie running a ship aground - unlawfully? Gerry -----Original Message----- From: aus-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Jane Sent: 19 September 2008 13:17 To: aus-convicts@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-CON] Definition of a crime Hello All Does anybody out there know what "unlawfully grounding" means ? My GG Grandfather was found guilty of this in Tasmania in 1869 and was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. He had received his free cert in 1853. I thought that it may possibly be using someone else's land ? Thanks. Jane Elliott ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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 __________ NOD32 3455 (20080919) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com