Hi Julie There were 11 men who had been tried at the Cape and arrived on board the Mariner (3 in 1827. These men didn't go to Cork - the Mariner (3) sailed via the Cape and they were collected from there. Regards Lesley Uebel http://www.claimaconvict.net/index.html CLAIM A CONVICT email: [email protected] On 28/09/2011 8:36 AM, Julie Webb wrote: > Dear Lesley and all > > > > I am trying to assist a friend with this convict and there are a few > questions I am hoping someone may be able to answer. John Smith was > transported on the Mariner (3) in 1827 for the crime of Burglary, however, > his trial was in the Cape of Good Hope in 1826, I have never come across > this before. He was a native of Northampton, married with 2 children, then > this trial is in South Africa and then a year later he leaves from Cork, > Ireland on the Mariner (3). Does anyone know how I can get records of the > trial and why would it have been there rather than England. Apparently he > applied for permission to marry Ann Wells but it was denied because he was > already married, however they ended up at Richmond and had several children. > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on this convict > or anything about his family, such a common name makes things difficult as > well, thanks > > > > Regards > > Julie Webb > > Gold Coast >

Thanks Lesley Hi Julie There were 11 men who had been tried at the Cape and arrived on board the Mariner (3 in 1827. These men didn't go to Cork - the Mariner (3) sailed via the Cape and they were collected from there. Regards Lesley Uebel