Hi Phil There is quite a bit of information available about him in the Colonial Sec. Index on the NSW State Records web site at: http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/staterecords/welcome_to_state_records_nsw_1556.asp He also has quite a few mentions in the Sydney Gazette at: http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home regards Lesley Uebel mailto:ckennedy@bigpond.net.au CLAIM A CONVICT http://users.bigpond.net.au/convicts/index.html -----Original Message----- From: aus-pt-jackson-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-pt-jackson-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Phil Butler Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 3:47 PM To: AUS-PT-JACKSON-CONVICTS@rootsweb.com Subject: [PJ] LAWLESS Hi folks, not normally on this list as mine are primarily Tassy convicts but have a friend who is looking into Francis Lawless, Boyd 1809. Any information on this chap would be most appreciated. I have found a few things about his crime but not too much more. rgds Phil.....