Hi Lynne Many years ago I started a thread about the names of convicts transports and why they were given the names. I don't think the Three Bees was mentioned at the time but I think it may have been after the shipbuilders/owners Buckle, Bagster & Buckle 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 Lynne Kokshoorn Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 11:07 AM To: aus-pt-jackson-convicts@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PJ] AUS-PT-JACKSON-CONVICTS Digest, Vol 4, Issue 121 Hi Lesley My personal belief is that it was possibly a younger person I had also noted that Andrew Callahang was around 30 and also I think he had alredy left the ship around the 11th I think.. It matters neither way to me. Candles and fires in those days were quite a danger ....

Hi Lesley, Thank you for that information. I've often privately wondering at the reason for that name. Regards, Coralie -----Original Message----- From: aus-pt-jackson-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-pt-jackson-convicts-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lesley Uebel Sent: Sunday, 29 March 2009 7:36 PM To: aus-pt-jackson-convicts@rootsweb.com Subject: [PJ] Three Bees Hi Lynne Many years ago I started a thread about the names of convicts transports and why they were given the names. I don't think the Three Bees was mentioned at the time but I think it may have been after the shipbuilders/owners Buckle, Bagster & Buckle Regards Lesley Uebel

Dear List, I have Mary Ann PURCELL (aka Catherine BYRNE-Minerva 1839)). Married Charles BIGGS. On her death certificate it has Thomas PURCELL-H.M.A., as her father. Does anyone know what the HMA stands for? One explanation given to me is: "Honourable Member of Assembly". Is it a Military initial? Have not found Thomas Purcell, although I must admit I have not done a thorough search. Regards, Lynette