Hello Alice Unfortunately, I have no connection to your Samuel Adams - maybe someone else on the list does. I can help you, though, regarding the location of most of the records. The marriage & birth records are available on the RGD films of births, deaths & marriages for Tasmania - these are held at many libraries and genealogical societies - see http://www.archives.tas.gov.au/guides&Info/guide024.htm for a list. The Gloucester Record Office information from the 1822 Assizes, I am not sure, but could be held on the AJCP films which are available in most state libraries. The surgeon's journal for the 'Prince of Orange' (what you have listed as the convict transportation register microfilm PRO 85) is also on the AJCP films. (see http://www.nla.gov.au/collect/ajcp.html for more information on the AJCP project). The CON 31, CON 23 and CSO1/403/9099 records are held by the Archives Office of Tasmania. You can access them through the AOT - see http://www.archives.tas.gov.au/guides&Info/guide013.htm and http://www.archives.tas.gov.au/referenceserv/general.htm. I hope this helps. Regards Trudy Dr Trudy Cowley List Administrator TAS Convicts Rootsweb List tcowley@bigpond.net.au AUS-TAS-CONVICTS-L@rootsweb.com