Hello Josi, Sorry I have mislaid your email address so I will answer you on list. I searched in Tasmania for your Michael and could not find him on any Electoral Rolls or Pioneers list. I also searched the Irich convicts list that was given to Australia in 1988. I will tell you how to find that. SearcH with Google for Irish convicts Australia Then click on the one with NAI:Transportation of Irish Convicts to Then you will be able to have a look as well. There were seven Geoghegans on that list. Tell me why you think Michael went to Tasmania? Could he have gone to another State? I go to the library every Thursday so I can look in N.S.W. next week if you like. Regatds Mary