Hi June, As previously advised your John Pheasant was transported to Tasmania. May I suggest that you join one of the Tasmanian lists. Regards Lesley Uebel email: [email protected] On 8/07/2011 7:24 PM, Maddie wrote: > Hi, > I have a query which I hope someone may be able to help me with. > My ancestor John Pheasant was freed by serviture on 21 December 1847 but I also found an article in a the Colonial Times aying he had been given a Ticket of Leave on 24th May 1842 on the occasion of the anniversary of the birthday of Queen Victoria. > I wondered how these two events could relate to each other. > I would be grateful for any help at all. > Thank you. > June