Thank you for the information Diane. It is very encouraging. I wondered if the spelling of the name as I had it was correct, but couldn't find a record for any close variant. I am particularly keen to find out who he was assigned to, either on arrival or shortly afterwards. Regards Ken Hi Ken, A few clues ... Michael Minchan, Native of Kerry, Ireland, was a Schoolmaster and was tried for Manslaughter. >From State Records NSW ... MINCHAN Michael - Java 1833 Ticket of Leave 42/3202; On the recommendation of Commissioner of Crown Lands New England 48/0463 14 Aug 1848 Ticket of Leave Passport [4/4270; Reel 977] MINEHAN Michael - Java 1833 42/3202 Ticket of Leave [4/4170; Reel 946] District: Port Macquarie; Tried: Kerry Diane Hills District Nth West Sydney