I am researching assisted emigration from Scottish ports to NSW between 1837 and 1841 for a university project. In this period both a 'bounty' scheme and a 'government chartered' assistance scheme operated . A number of ships sailed from Leith in this period with emigrants from Roxburgh and other border areas including my ancestor William Smith and his family from Jedburgh on the 'Hero' in May 1839. I am seeking information from any researchers who have details of any of the emigrants on the 5 vessels below or other vessels to NSW from Scottish ports in this period. I am particularly interested in any details on the emigrants' backgrounds in Scotland or their occupations and movements after arrival in NSW to see if there was any difference between the characteristics of the emigrants on the two schemes. I am happy to exchange any details, passenger lists etc with other researchers. 'Lady Kennaway' sailed from Leith 19/04/1838, arrived NSW 12/08/1838 'Catherine Jamieson' sailed from Leith 23/6/1838, arrived NSW 19/01/1839 'Hero' sailed from Leith 7/5/1839, arrived NSW 26/9/1839 'Charlotte' sailed from Leith 18/8/1839, arrived NSW 19/1/1840 'Isabella Watson' sailed from Leith and arrived NSW 20/9/1840 Phillip