I would really appreciate any help I can get about my gggrandfather James Gardiner who was transported to Tasmania on the "Egyptian (2),arriving 12/12/1840. He was tried at Queen's County (now County Laois) on 20/7/1840, aged 23 years. I am trying to find his place of birth and note that he was held in the goal called Mary?bore while awaiting transportation. The writing is very difficult to read and I wonder if someone could please confirm the goal and if James Gardiner would have come from these surroundings. This information is taken from the NATIONAL ARCHIVES IRELAND, from a submission to His Excellency, Lord Elrington?, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Hoping for information and linking up with fellow descendants of this family. James also was tried with his brother Thomas. Always hopeful Pam Bell, Melbourne, Australia.