Sorry everyone ... was very naughty of me ... can only plead nervous excitement at having finished my final exam today... if I pass I graduate March 6th Apologies again ... Bright Blessings Sandie

In a message dated 23/01/2003 3:08:13 pm. W. Australia Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Yes I am a Sydneysider but I know nothing about Tasmania. > Marie in > Sydney Australia > Hello Marie many thanks for the reply ... as far as Tassie goes ... I don't know very much either!!! What I wanted to know is are you able to access previous copies of the Daily Telegraph easily ... Bright Blessings Sandie

In a message dated 23/01/2003 5:15:08 pm. W. Australia Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Hi > I live outside Wagga at a place called Coolamon. > I hail from the Central Coast and brought up in North Sydney > Louise > Hello Louise ... thanks for the prompt response ... do you have easy access the Daily Telegraph at all? Bright blessings Sandie

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Can anyone help me with finding information on the 2 following names that I got from the Nottingham Quarter sessions list as being transported to VDL. I know how to find the Irish but not the English. Transportees from Notts. Hardstaff George HUT age 20 date 09.04.1839 Notts 1/4 sessions Trans. 7yrs Hardstaff Thomas HUT age 35 date 16.10.1843 Notts 1/4 sessions Trans. 10 yrs Thank you Valerie in Auckland

Hello everyone. I have an ancestor by the name of Robert SPICK, who was tried and sentenced at the Nottingham Quarter Sessions in 1840, to 7 years hard labour. He arrived in VDL aboard the "H.M.S. Tortoise" 19 February 1842. He received his freedom 20 October 1847 . . . . and disappeared. He was aged approximately 40. I have been unable to locate any trace of him after this time. I understand that there were regular musters for ex-convicts - does anyone know whether this applied to convicts who had done their time as well? If so, is anyone in a position to look at any muster rolls for me? Or any ideas what else I can try . . . Any help most appreciated. Thanks, Beth

I am searching for the name KIPPAX William born 1759 England Joseph ?? Benjamin Alexander born 1835 England, son of Joseph and Sarah Benjamin thought to have arrived in 1883 Launceston Tasmania Benjamin died 11 May 1888 Evandale Tasmania aged 53. There were Kippax on the BDM in NSW and Victoria during the 1800's but as yet no connection. Any help would appreciated. Irene Schaffer Hobart

Hi Penny, Have been away on holidays...Did you get a reply? Cheers, Cathie Penny Waugh wrote: > John GREENHEAD - convicted of theft at Lincoln Courts, Lincoln, > England in 1840. Transported on ship "The Duncan" leaving Sheerness, > England in December 1840 to arrive Van Diemans Land in 1841. Possible > convict number 30955. > Any information appreciated. > Thanks, Penny Waugh > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ==== AUS-TAS-CONVICTS Mailing List ==== > Please link your webpages to the Australian Families Webring and > Tasmanian Convicts - let's unite!!! The navigation bar is located at: > Http://hometown.aol.com/romniroser/myhomepage/newsletter.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

Thanks Ken for the info regarding two new convict interests. All ordered - now the wait begins ! cheers Graham Dixon (Auckland, New Zealand)

Hi guys Looks like I'm back into Tas Convict hunting again. I'm wondering if s.k.s. with the appropriate CD may be able to lookup some information for me please. CARR Deodatus (I think on Marguis of Hastings) HICKLING(S) Samuel (I think on Gilmore) thanks Graham Dixon (Auckland, New Zealand)

the following may be of use, or interest, to listers Convicts (news) Index http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/tascons.htm Convict Conditions http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/consall.htm 1828 COnvict Crew and Passengers http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/cons6.htm 1837 Convict Tickets of Leave issued http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/leave.htm Female Factories reports http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/factory.htm Tasmania 'Add your Convict' list (M.Yoste) http://www.rootsweb.com/~austashs/convicts/con_main.htm 1826 Convict Class System http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/class.htm 1826 Convict's Life After Sentencing (Eng) http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/cons1.htm List of HULKS http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/hulks.htm 1844.Marriage Applications Approved http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/consm44.htm 1843 Marriage Applications Approved http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/consm43.htm more links can be found at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/ozzlinks.htm cheers Jenny Fawcett

The "Lady Nelson" accompanied the "Albion" when the first settlement was established on the River Derwent. A young women called Martha Hayes accompanied the new Governor, Lt. John Bowen, as his mistress. Martha was the daughter of Mary Hayes a convict, who had arrived in Sydney on the "Gatton" (with Martha) in 1803. Martha and her mother and father settled at New Town on the River Derwent on land granted to them by Gov. King in 1805. (Henry had come on the "Calcutta" to Port Phillip in 1803) There were a number of other convicts on these ships when they arrived at the new settlement. It will be Two hundred years in September since these first two ships arrived in the River Derwent and the replica of the original Lady Nelson will be commemorating this historical event by sailing up to New Town Bay and other parts of the river during September 2003. If you would like more information please email me [email protected] Irene Schaffer Hobart

Re. bookings please email me if this is more convenient than phoning I am very pleased to be able to announce the dates and times when the Lady Nelson will commemorate the arrival of the original Lady Nelson in the River Derwent in 1803. I hope many of you will be able to join her in September 2003. Irene Lady Nelson Bicentenary 1803-2003 The original H.M.S. Lady Nelson was built in Deptford 1798 and arrived NSW in 1800. She arrived in the River Derwent as part of the first settlement under Lt. Bowen in September 1803. The Lady Nelson also assisted Lt. Col. Collins when he moved from Port Phillip to the River Derwent in 1804, and Lt. Col. Paterson to the Tamar River later that same year. When the Norfolk Islanders were evacuated to VDL between 1807-13, the Lady Nelson again making another three voyages. The Lady Nelson will sail on River Derwent on Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 September and Saturday and Sundays 6&7; 13&14; and 20&21 September 2003. There will be 3 hour sails in the morning 9.30 -12.30 and 2 hour sail in the afternoon 1.30 - 3-30. She will leave from the Elizabeth Street Wharf A local historian will be on board to give a talk on the early history of VDL. The fares will be $15 .00 for the three hour sail and $10 for the afternoon sail. Passengers are asked to bring their own food and drink. A maximum of 30 passengers per sail and we welcome individuals groups and parties as well as charters for half or full day sails. To book please phone me on 03 62 722 124. If I am not available leave a message with your name and phone number and I will get back to you. Irene Schaffer Hobart

I am very pleased to be able to announce the dates and times when the Lady Nelson will commemorate the arrival of the original Lady Nelson in the River Derwent in 1803. I hope many of you will be able to join her in September 2003. Irene Lady Nelson Bicentenary 1803-2003 The original H.M.S. Lady Nelson was built in Deptford 1798 and arrived NSW in 1800. She arrived in the River Derwent as part of the first settlement under Lt. Bowen in September 1803. The Lady Nelson also assisted Lt. Col. Collins when he moved from Port Phillip to the River Derwent in 1804, and Lt. Col. Paterson to the Tamar River later that same year. When the Norfolk Islanders were evacuated to VDL between 1807-13, the Lady Nelson again making another three voyages. The Lady Nelson will sail on River Derwent on Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 September and Saturday and Sundays 6&7; 13&14; and 20&21 September 2003. There will be 3 hour sails in the morning 9.30 -12.30 and 2 hour sail in the afternoon 1.30 - 3-30. She will leave from the Elizabeth Street Wharf A local historian will be on board to give a talk on the early history of VDL. The fares will be $15 .00 for the three hour sail and $10 for the afternoon sail. Passengers are asked to bring their own food and drink. A maximum of 30 passengers per sail and we welcome individuals groups and parties as well as charters for half or full day sails. To book please phone me on 03 62 722 124. If I am not available leave a message with your name and phone number and I will get back to you. Irene Schaffer Hobart

John GREENHEAD - convicted of theft at Lincoln Courts, Lincoln, England in 1840. Transported on ship "The Duncan" leaving Sheerness, England in December 1840 to arrive Van Diemans Land in 1841. Possible convict number 30955. Any information appreciated. Thanks, Penny Waugh _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Hi Beth, Convict Number 79317, William WAGSTAFF Departed London on 14/10/1826 on the 'Andromeda' Arrived VDL on 23/2/1827 Conduct Record: CON31/45 Description List: CON23/3 Appropriation List: CONMM33/7 Indent: MM33/1 Convict Number 79316, Thomas WAGSTAFF Departed Downs on 27/6/1835 on the 'Aurora' (2) Arrived VDL on 17/10/1835 Conduct Record: CON31/47 Description List: CON18/4 Appropriation List: CON27/2, CSO1/830/17603 pg 64, mm33/6 Indent: CON14/51 Copies of these records can be obtained from the 'Archives Office of Tasmania, 77 Murray Street, Hobart, Tas, 7000 - or by fax: 03 62337471 Hope this helps Wendy Aotueka wrote: >Hello. I am trying to find information about a couple of convicts who appear to have been transported to Tasmania. > >William WAGSTAFF - arrived apparently on the "ANDROMEDA". > >Thomas WAGSTAFF - arrived I think on the vessel "AURORA 1" > >I do not know anything more at all, such as their offences, convicting county, length of transportation, or the date of transportation. So any information, no matter how small or insignificant to confirm these details or supply additional information, would be most appreciated. > >Thanks in advance, Beth > > >==== AUS-TAS-CONVICTS Mailing List ==== >Please link your webpages to the Australian Families Webring and Tasmanian Convicts - let's unite!!! The navigation bar is located at: >Http://hometown.aol.com/romniroser/myhomepage/newsletter.html > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > -- visit: www.justgen.com for best Genealogy Chat, Links & Support !! See Wendy's Family Tree at: www.geocities.com/wanderer57au

Hello. I am trying to find information about a couple of convicts who appear to have been transported to Tasmania. William WAGSTAFF - arrived apparently on the "ANDROMEDA". Thomas WAGSTAFF - arrived I think on the vessel "AURORA 1" I do not know anything more at all, such as their offences, convicting county, length of transportation, or the date of transportation. So any information, no matter how small or insignificant to confirm these details or supply additional information, would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance, Beth

Lyn, I would suggest that the age given on the marriage certificate is the most reliable - it was given to the Registrar by the person himself (who better to know how old he was!). Ages given for death certificates can only be regarded as hearsay or second-hand evidence at best. Mike Hurburgh [email protected]

the following are some URLS for passenger lists in and out of Tasmania . 1827 News Index List of passengers http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass27.htm 1829 News Index http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass29.htm 1830 News Index http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass30.htm 1831 http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass31.htm 1832 http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass32.htm 1834 - 35 http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass3435.htm 1835-37 http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass3537.htm 1836 http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass36.htm 1837 SPECIAL CLEARANCES http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass37.htm 1838 http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass38.htm 1838-39 Launceston - Portland and Port Fairy http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass39.htm 1838-39 Launceston-South Australia http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass39b.htm 1837-1839 Laun -Port Phillip/Western Port http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass39c.htm 1837-39 Laun-New Zealand/London /international ports http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass39d.htm 1840. Laun-Port Fairy/Portland http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/pass40.htm 1845 - Launceston-Port Fairy/Portland http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/port2.htm 1846 - Launceston-Port Fairy-Portland http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/port1.htm 1847- Launceston-Port Fairy-Portland http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/port3.htm 1845-47. Tasmania to Victoria (Immigrantion Scheme) http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/geelong2.htm 1828-32 Convict Passengers and Crewmen http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/cons6.htm

The Missing Family and Friends Index 4 has been updated http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/missing2.htm further Missing Family and Friends indexes can be found at http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/missing1.htm cheers Jenny Fawcett