Louise, thank you, and to all the listers who take the time to reply to our queries and for the interesting stories on families in our local area. Sue Central Coast "Some former convicts proved to be amazingly successful in their innkeeping activities and went on to expand their business interests into other areas and to become prosperous. Notable among these were Henry Reeves of Maitland and John Smith of Newcastle". Journal of Hunter Valley History Vol 2, No 1 1986 Regards Louise Melbourne Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com