Hi all, Apologies for being behind with these - been in Tasmania for a few days. BATES - Thomas, as a 15 year old snatched 2 odd boots from a shop, caught and sentenced to 7 years transportation in 1788. Survived the infamous Neptune (2nd fleet), finished sentence, joined the army and served in VDL at Port Dalrymple 1807-1810 - some more on separate entry. Married several children etc. and after leaving army became boatbuilder at Cockle Bay. Died 1836. BROWN - John (yes, one of the dozens and dozens) - stole mourning rings etc in London 1808, got death sentence, reduced to life and arrived on Ann 2 1810. Married Elizabeth Winch 1813, at least 5 children. Painter, glazier etc. Death date unknown - too many to identify correct one, but possibly before the 1828 census. Joan Scanned by PeNiCillin http://safe-t-net.pnc.com.au/