Hi Everyone, I have just signed on so let me introduce myself. My name is Lesley Forbes and I am researching John Weavers (convict), Mary (Nash) Smith (convict) and their descendants - no they weren't married to each other. But two of their descendants were: John Weavers and Sarah Rowe-Herbert. What I am wanting is to get a general idea of the conditions of the time. So if anyone can steer me towards the right reading matter, that would be nice. Also if there are any other "twigs" out there it would be nice to here from you. Cheers, Lesley Forbes