Hi Peter, I thought I would have another look at the 1828 NSW Census. Although not all convicts who were in the colony are listed, I am wondering if he is listed under the name of William Hockingham. It notes that this man arrived on the Marquis of Hastings in 1828 and received a 7 year sentence. It gives the age of 21 whereas William Longman was stated to be 24 on arrival a few monthys earlier.. There was no convict with the name Hockingham to arrive in any part of the colony. Regards Lesley Uebel http://www.claimaconvict.net/index.html CLAIM A CONVICT email: [email protected] On 27/08/2011 10:36 AM, Peter O'Brien wrote: > Thanks Lesley > > I didn't find him on the 1828 Census either! > > I'm uncovering a pattern of behaviour that shows a likeness for 'the demon > drink' so I suspected he may have played up, but have no evidence to support > that. > > > Pete > > >