Josi, A few good websites that may help: Tasmanian Convict Indexes at GenWeb Tasmania http://www.rootsweb.com/~austas/convictsdw.htm Convict Central http://www.convictcentral.com/ Convict History and Genealogy Links at Genseek http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/cons.htm BTW for tracking a convict through the colonial bureaucracy, it is good (even necessary) to know the ship that he was transported on. Good hunting Steve --- Josi <[email protected]> wrote: > Felon to Australia > Michael aged 22 Born Westmeath spelled Gehegan on surgeons report. > Tatoos 2 crucifix left arm > Grey Eyes fair skin.5'4'' RC Single. > Father Thos? other remarks illegible > Never before convicted....Spike Island report Good. > arrived Hobart 21 12 1850... > > Tried 23 June 1847 > Theft of one sheep from my Lady Castlemaine. > > Question... > where did he go next? ===== Steve Sims, Brisbane, Australia http://personals.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities! Try Yahoo! Personals, FREE for a limited period!