GREEN PONDS – KEMPTON (117)

ALLEN; George (Green Ponds)

Native-born George was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly on 1 November 1880 and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13637.  He arrived at CSG twelve days later and is shown as 37 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  George died at CSG on 6 November. There is no further information.

ANOUTOU; Gastrinan? (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show this person arriving in Tasmania aboard the Argette (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 23 April 1890 he was found guilty of Resisting Police and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 18283.  He arrived at CSG seven days later and is shown as 33 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 6 May.  There is no further information.

ARMSTRONG; John (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show John arriving in VDL aboard the Hydrabad as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records revealed there were ten persons with that name but none arrived on the Hydrabad.  On 2 November 1889 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 18002.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 67 years-old, a baker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 15 November.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities. There is no further information.

ATKINSON; George (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show George arriving in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 23 September 1881 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14025.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 66 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  George was released on 22 October at 5.00 p.m.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 19 August 1890, aged 75 years.  There is no further information.

BERRY; Charles (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Charles arriving in VDL aboard the Adelaide as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records shows a person of this name arrived in VDL on 1 November 1831 aboard the William Glen Anderson from London.  On 2 July 1887 Charles was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16829.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 63 years-old, a gardener, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  Charles was released on 1 August.  There is no further information.

BEVAN; Edward (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Edward arriving in VDL on 26 December 1844 aboard the Sir Robert Peel from London.  On 12 September 1884 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15479.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Edward was released on 11 October.

Edward appeared in court again on 8 March 1887 when found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 16671.  Edward was eventually released on 7 September.

A search of BDM records shows a marriage to a Margaret Connell at Spring Bay (Orford) on 15 January 1855.  Both people are shown as 30 years-old.  The death of an Edward Bevan is shown at Hobart on 26 May 1888, aged 62 years.  There is no further information.

BIRCH; James (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 20 May 1846 aboard the Joseph Somes (1).  On 13 November 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12147.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 50 years-old, blind, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released on 12 February 1878.  There is no further information. 

BRADY; Robert (Thomas) (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records fail to show a Robert arriving in VDL on 23 August 1839 aboard the Egyptian from London, but they do show a Thomas Brady.  On 30 March 1885 Robert was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15716.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 82 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 29 April.

On 28 November 1885, Robert was again found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months on this occasion.  His warrant number 15980.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is now shown as 70 years-old.  Robert was released on 27 February 1886.

Although there is an age difference shown for this person between CSG records and BDM records, a marriage is shown to a Mary Ann Butterworth at Brighton at on 20 February 1848.  The BDM records show the man as Thomas.  Both are 25 years-old.  A death for a Thomas Kelsey Brady occurred at Evandale on 9 October 1896, aged 82 years.  There is no further information.

BRAMMALL; John (Kempton)

Gate-book records show John arriving in VDL aboard the Hydrabad as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this fact.  On 15 February 1877 he was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and sentenced to 14 Days.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 28 February. There is no further information.

BRIDGE; James (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 5 February 1841 aboard the Lord Lyndoch (3) from London.  On 26 November 1875 he was found guilty of Stealing Blankets/Value 10/- ($1.00) and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11253.  James arrived at CSG eight days later and is shown as 65 years-old, a bricklayer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 21 January 1876.

It is noted the blankets were stolen from W. Lacey.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 24 May 1883, aged 60 years.  There is no further information.

BROWN; Thomas (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on 21 September 1846 aboard the John Calvin from Woolwich. On 28 January 1889 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 17559.  Thomas arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 73 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 27 July.

It is also noted on the shipping records Thomas may have arrived from Norfolk Island in June 1847.

A search of BDM records shows several deaths for a person of this name.  Perhaps the nearest of these took place at Hobart on 9 June 1890, aged 73 years. There is no further information.

BUCKLEY; Patrick (Green Ponds)

Native-born Patrick was found guilty on 28 December 1889 of being Unlawfully on Premises and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18091.  He arrived at CSG on 1 January 1890 and is shown as 31 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Patrick was released on 27 March 1890. There is no further information. 

BUMSTEAD; William (Kempton)

Gate-book records show William arriving in Tasmania aboard the Mary holding a C P.  On 8 January 1877 William was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 65 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 21 January.  There is no further information. 

BURKE; John (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 21 August 1841 aboard the Asia (6) from London.  On 9 April 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12339.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 77 years-old, an invalid, Catholic and with one [?] prior conviction.  There is no entry regarding literacy.  John was released on 8 May.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 15 June 1879, aged 79 years.  There is no further information. 

BUTCHER; Robert (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Robert arriving in VDL on 20 May 1846 aboard the Joseph Somes (1) from London.  On 3 February 1877 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 763. Robert arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 52 years-old, blind, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 2 March.  There is no further information. 

CAHILL; Thomas (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on 9 June 1845 aboard the Elizabeth and Henry from Kingston, Ireland.  On 7 October 1880 he was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 13599. He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 48 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Thomas was released on 13 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 12 March 1886, aged 54 years.  There is no further information. 

CARROL (CARROLL); Michael (Kempton)

Gate-book records show Michael arriving in Tasmania aboard the Falcon (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 17 August 1882 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 14473.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 32 years-old, a seaman, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Michael was released on 16 November. 

CARROLL; Patrick (Green Ponds)

Native-born Patrick was found guilty of Larceny on 8 December 1890 and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 18638.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 25 years-old, labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  No release date is recorded. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Horton (Burnie area) on 2 May 1869 and died at Westbury on 29 January 1893 aged 28 years.  There is no further information. 

CAWLEY; Patrick (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Patrick arriving in VDL on 29 January 1853 aboard the Lord Auckland (4) from Ireland.  On 1 November 1888 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 17443.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 69 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Patrick was released on 31 January 1889.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 13 November 1896, aged 78 years.  There is no further information.

CLARKE; Edward (Kempton)

Gate-book records show Edward arriving in Tasmania aboard the Australasia (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 25 August 1875 he was found guilty of Stealing a Piece of Timber and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 11570.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 31 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 24 October.

It is noted the timber was stolen from Job Hale.  There is no further information. 

CLARKE; Matthew (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Matthew arriving in VDL on 24 August 1844 aboard the Cadet (1) from Dublin.  On 3 February 1877 he was found guilty of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 765.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 51 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Matthew was released on 16 February.  There is no further information. 

CLARKE; William (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 15 October 1843 aboard the Lord Petre from London.  On 24 May 1887 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 16787.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 70 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 23 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Catherine Cantlin at New Norfolk on 8 January 1855.  However, there are several other possibilities. Two deaths were also located for a man of this name.  One occurred at Sorell on 31 July 1897, aged 81 years and the other at Hobart on 18 September 1890, aged 74 years.  There is no further information. 

CONNOLLY; James (Kempton)

Gate-book records show James arriving in VDL aboard the Pestongee Bomangee as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate anyone of this name.  On 15 February 1877 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.  James arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 14 March.  There is no further information. 

CONNORS (CONNER); Thomas (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on 20 May 1846 aboard the Joseph Somes (1).  On 17 February 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny from the Person and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13329.  Thomas didn’t arrive at CSG until 3 March and is shown as 52 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 16 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married an Ann Webb at Hobart on 2 June 1851.  They are both shown as adults.  There is no further information.

COOPER; James (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 6 December 1838 aboard the Augusta and Jessie (2) from London.  On 14 February 1876 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11350.  James arrived at CSG a week later and is shown as 59 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 22 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 2 July 1877, aged 61 years.  There is no further information. 

CUNNINGHAM; Abraham (Kempton)

Native-born Abraham was found guilty on 26 January 1877 of Misconduct as an Apprentice and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 763.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 16 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Abraham is shown as being discharged to the Asylum on 8 February.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Louisa Dynan at Deloraine on 11 May 1885.  The man is shown as 23 years-old and Louisa, 19 years-old.  There is no further information. 

CURRAN; William (Kempton)

Native-born William was found guilty of Larceny (two charges) on 18 August 1881 and sentenced to Six Months and Three Months.  His warrant number 13979.  He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 42 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  William was released on 4 May 1882.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Amelia Ann Bossward at Hobart on 15 April 1880.  Both are shown as adults.   There is no further information. 

EATWELL; Henry (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Henry arriving in VDL on 28 November 1842 aboard the Moffatt (3) from Portsmouth.  On 7 August 1885 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 15849.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 73 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Henry was discharged on 6 February 1886 to the Charitable Institution.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married an Eliza Neville at Brighton on 17 September 1864.  The man is shown as 50 years-old and Eliza, 38 years-old.  A death for a man of this name is shown at Hobart on 23 May 1887, aged 74 years.  There is no further information. 

DAVIS (DAVIES); William (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 9 May 1834 aboard the Moffatt (1) from Plymouth.  On 1 November 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13639.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 72 years-old, a brick-maker, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  William was released on 31 January 1881.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities for person of this name.  Two deaths were also located for a person of this name, both at Hobart, one 19 December 1884, aged 76 years, the other on 17 June 1883, aged 74 years.  There is no further information. 

EMMETT; James (Kempton)

Native-born James was found guilty of Larceny on 20 July 1882 and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 144-6 (number is indecipherable in gate-book).  He arrived at CSG on 2 August and is shown as 24 years-old, labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released on 19 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Louisa Driver at Hobart on 21 September 1887. They are both shown as 27 years-old. There is no further information. 

FARRELL; Richard (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Richard arriving in VDL on 25 May 1851 aboard the Alibi.  No departure port is shown.  On 13 February 1882 he was found guilty of being Drunk etc. and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 14207.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 66 years-old, a painter, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 12 May.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 23 April 1890, aged 84 years.  There is no further information. 

FISHER; Charles (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Charles arriving in VDL on 14 November 1850 aboard the William Jardine (2) from Portland, Dorset.  On 28 December 1875 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11298.  Charles arrived at CSG eight days later and is shown as 62 years-old, a groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 27 January 1876.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Sarah Newman at Hobart on 22 November 1869. They are both shown as adults. The records also show a man of this name died at Launceston on 21 December 1878, aged 64 years.  There is no further information.

FITCH; Thomas (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on 15 October 1845 aboard the Equestrian (2) from London.  On 21 June 1879 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 12961.  Thomas arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 55 years-old, a blacksmith, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 19 July.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 31 January 1898, aged 76 years.  There is no further information. 

FLEMING; James aka Thomas (Kempton)

Another who travelled on the last convict ship to VDL, James arrived here on 26 May 1853 aboard the St. Vincent from London.  On 17 July 1874 he was found guilty of Stealing a Cotton Rug and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 10665.  He arrived at CSG on 12 August and is shown as 40 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 20 May 1876.

Gate-book records show James received further sentences whilst in gaol of six months each for escape on two occasions, and six months for larceny, therefore explaining why his discharge was delayed.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston on 25 October 1882, aged 45 years.  There is no further information. 

GELDER; Mary (nee DYAR) (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Mary arriving in VDL aboard the Nautilus as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person with the name of Dyer/Dyar aboard this vessel which arrived on 29 August 1838.  On 10 June 1889 she was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to Three Months.  Mary arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 75 years-old, married, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  She was released on 9 September.

A search of BDM records show a woman of this name married a John Gelder at Launceston on 12 September 1854.  There is no further information. 

GLOVER; James (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 12 November 1848 aboard the Ratcliffe (2) from Spithead.  On 20 October 1890 he was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 18562.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 85 years-old, an invalid, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Invalid Depot on 27 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 29 October 1890, aged 87 years.  There is no further information.

GRAHAM; John (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 19 March 1851 aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland.  On 9 February 1886 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16082.  John arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 46 years-old, an invalid, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 8 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married an Agnes Broadribb at Brighton on 11 September 1866.  The man is shown as 24 years-old and Agnes as 36 years-old.  There is no further information. 

HADLEY; George (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show George arriving in VDL aboard the Caranjah as a free settler.  On 27 April 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  He didn’t arrive at CSG until 19 May and is shown as 49 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  George was released on 26 July.  There is no further information. 

HAINES; Frederick (George?) (Kempton)

A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard the Lady Raffles which arrived on 17 March 1841 from Portsmouth.  However, a George Haines is shown arriving on this vessel.  On 4 May 1882 Frederick was found guilty of False Pretences and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 14361.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 58 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  George was released on 17 May.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Rebecca Driver at Green Ponds on 16 July 1866.  The man is shown as 36 years-old and Rebecca, 21 years-old.  There is no further information. 

HANCOCK; Mary A. (nee CASHMAN) (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Mary arriving in VDL aboard the Elizabeth and Henry as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping failed to locate a Mary Cashman aboard that vessel. On 7 July 1890 she was found guilty of being Idle and sentenced to One Month.  Her warrant number 18384.  Mary arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 61 years-old, married, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  She was released on 6 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a James Hancock at Launceston on 8 January 1855.  The man is shown as 24 years-old and Mary, 26 years-old.  There is a record of a death on 24 April 1891 at Launceston of 60 year-old Mary A. Hancock.  There is no further information.

HARBACH; William (Kempton)

Gate-book records show William arriving in Tasmania aboard the America (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 14 October 1879 he was found guilty of Stealing Three Fence Rails/Value 1/- (10c) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13101.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 47 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  William was released on 2 January 1880 apparently with remission.

It is noted the rails were stolen from James Smith.  There is no further information.

HARRISON; Peter (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Peter arriving in VDL on 20 May 1846 aboard the Joseph Somes (1) from London.  On 18 December 1876 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11704.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a sawyer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Peter was released on 17 January 1877.  There is no further information. 

HART; Benjamin (Green Ponds/Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Benjamin arriving in VDL on 3 October 1850 aboard the Nile from London.  On 30 June 1879 he was found guilty at Green Ponds of Disturbing the Peace and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 12970.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 61 years-old, a tailor, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Benjamin was released on 5 July.

He appeared in Kempton court on 22 May 1882 and found guilty of Larceny.  Benjamin received a Three Month sentence.  His warrant number 14378.  He arrived at CSG two days later and was released on 21 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 13 October 1885, aged 60 years.  There is no further information. 

HIGGINS; John (Kempton)

Native-born John was found guilty on 8 June 1881 of Breaching the Master Servant Act and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 13907.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 20 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 15 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name was born at Hobart on 2 August 1862.  The records also show the birth of a John Peter Higgins at New Norfolk on 26 June 1861. There is no further information. 

HILL; Charles (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Charles arriving in Tasmania aboard the Derwent (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 22 March 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to 12 Months.  His warrant number 13351.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 55 years-old, a plasterer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 22 January 1881 with remission.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 31 October 1898, aged 75 years.  There is no further information. 

HOUGH; James (Green Ponds)

Native-born James was found guilty of Larceny on 18 May 1880 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13439.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 28 years-old, labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 17 November.

Six years later on 9 September 1886, James was again found guilty of Larceny and on this occasion sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 16420.  He arrived at CSG six days later and shown as 35 years-old with one prior conviction.  James was released on 27 May 1887 with remission. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name born at Brighton on 8 August 1852.  A marriage is also shown to a Lydia Smith at Green Ponds on 4 July 1882.  The man is shown as 29 years-old and Lydia, 36 years-old.   There is no further information. 

HOUGH; Joseph (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Joseph arriving in VDL on 4 July 1845 aboard the Theresa from London.  On 13 November 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12148.  Joseph arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 54 years-old, blind, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 12 February 1878.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston on 15 November 1889, aged 67 years.  There is no further information. 

HUGHES; William (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show William arriving in VDL aboard the Black Swan as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard this vessel.  On 6 November 1882 he was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and Resisting Police and sentenced to 7 Days on each charge.  His warrant numbers 14562 and 14563.  William arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 60 years-old, a sweep, Catholic with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 18 November.

A search of BDM records shows a number of marriage possibilities but might require further research.  The records also show a person of this name died at Hobart on 21 July 1890, aged 67 years.  There is no further information.

HUTCHINSON; John (transported as HUTCHINGS) (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 31 July 1833 aboard the Enchantress (1) from Portsmouth.  On 11 June 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13458.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 88 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no [?] prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 12 July. There is no further information.

INCHEN; William (transported as HINCHEN) (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 19 March 1851 aboard the London (2) from Kingston, Ireland.  On 8 March 1878 he was found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 12295.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 50 years-old, a shoemaker, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 21 March.  There is no further information. 

JACKSON; Arthur (Green Ponds)

Native-born Arthur was found guilty of Larceny on 29 July 1889 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17839.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 32 years-old, labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Arthur was released on 28 August.

A search of BDM records show an Arthur James Jackson was born at Hobart on 7 September 1859.  There is no further information.

JOHNSON; Benjamin (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Benjamin arriving in Tasmania aboard the Hero (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 27 January 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 13304.  He didn’t arrive at CSG until 7 February and is shown as 43 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and could only read.  Benjamin was released on 26 July.  There is no further information.

JOHNSON; James aka LUCAS; John (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show James arriving in Tasmania aboard the Waihora (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 15 March 1886 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 16134.  James arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 18 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate. He was released on 14 September. There is no further information. 

JOHNSON; Robert (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Robert arriving in VDL on 24 November 1842 aboard the Cape Packet from Sheerness and the Cape of Good Hope.  On 3 November 1880 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13638.  He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 74 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Robert was released on 30 November.  There is no further information.

KECLAH; Frank and Harry (Green Ponds)

A search of BDM records failed to locate any people with this surname or any name resembling it.  Frank and Harry were possibly brothers and native-born who may have used this name as an alias.  On 24 August 1889, Frank and Harry were each found guilty of Disturbing the Peace and Resisting the Police.  They were both sentenced to 14 Days on each charge and arrived at CSG four days later.  Frank’s warrant numbers 17875 and 17576.  He is shown as 19 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  Harry’s warrant numbers 17877 and 17878.  Harry is shown as 20 years-old, his other details the same as Frank.  They were both released on 20 September.  There is no further information. 

KING; Thomas aka RILEY; Thomas (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on 13 February 1835 aboard the Lady Kennaway (1) from Cork, Ireland.  On 2 March 1876 he was found guilty of Stealing Two Orders/Value ₤2 ($4.00) and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 11362.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 66 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Thomas was released on 10 March 1877.

It is noted the orders were stolen from Michael Corcam.

A search of BDM records revealed several marriage possibilities.  The search also revealed two deaths, both at Hobart, one on 26 October 1879, aged 71 years, the other on 17 April 1882, aged 73 years.  There is no further information. 

LAWRENCE; Henry (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Henry arriving in VDL on 15 November 1836 aboard the Henry Porcher from London.  On 26 June 1879 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12963.  He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 72 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  According to gate-book records Henry died at CSG on 27 July.  A search of BDM records shows his death as 22 July.  There is no further information. 

LONG; Thomas (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show two people of this name arriving in VDL.  One arrived on 25 August 1846 aboard the Lord Auckland (2) from Dublin, the other on 29 January 1853 aboard the Lord Auckland (4) also from Ireland.  On 7 July 1880 this person was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13489.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 64 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no [?] prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 2 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Mary Ann Brown at Hobart on 5 June 1854.  The man is shown as 40 years-old and Mary Ann, 33 years-old.  There is no further information.

LOWE; Joseph (Kempton)

Native-born Joseph was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly on 9 February 1882 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14206.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 27 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with one prior conviction and illiterate.  Joseph was released on 8 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Ellen Lavell at Hobart on 5 October 1896.  The man is shown as 41 years-old and Ellen, 38 years-old.  There is no further information. 

LYNCH; John (Kempton)

Gate-book records show John arriving in Tasmania aboard the Siam (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 2 January 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 11297.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 35 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate. John was released on 15 January.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Jane Swain at Port Sorell on 28 July 1862.  The man is shown as 22 years-old and Jane, 20 years-old.  There is no further information. 

McCARTHY; Timothy (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Timothy arriving in Tasmania aboard the Gulf of Carpentaria (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 18 February 1889 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 17590.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 29 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with one prior conviction and literate. Timothy was released on 2 March.  There is no further information. 

McCAWLEY; John (Green Ponds)

Native-born John was found guilty of Larceny on 29 April 1889 and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 17718.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 20 years-old, labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate. John was released on 28 June.  There is no further information. 

McGEE; Peter (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Peter arriving in VDL aboard the North Briton as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard that vessel.  On 21 February 1881 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 13788.  Peter arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 59 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 20 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Longford on 21 December 1898, aged 78 years.  There is no further information.

McGUIRE; William (Kempton)

Gate-book records show William arriving in VDL aboard the Lady Dalhousie as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard that vessel.  On 29 June 1877 he was found guilty of Obtaining 12/- by False Pretences ($1.20) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11977.  William arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 26 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 28 September.  There is no further information. 

McINTYRE; George aka ROACH (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show George arriving in Tasmania aboard the Theophilis (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 2 August 1886 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 16364.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 34 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and could only read. George was released on 1 September.  There is no further information. 

McKAY; John (Green Ponds)

Native-born John was found guilty of Larceny on 8 July 1889 and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 17807.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 17 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and literate. John was released on 7 October.

A search of BDM records show a John Kenneth McKay was born at Hobart on 27 January 1873.  There are also several marriage possibilities that could be worth pursuing.  There is no further information. 

McKAY; Peter aka HICKEY or ROSS (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Peter arriving in VDL on 3 October 1850 aboard the Nile from London.  On 17 November 1890 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 18604.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 74 years-old, a tailor, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  There is no release date as it was after the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 5 December 1898, aged 80 years.   There is no further information. 

McNAMARA; John aka DOWNIE (Green Ponds)

Native-born John was found guilty of Larceny on 8 December 1890 and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 18639.  John arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 19 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  No release date is shown.

A search of BDM records show a John Robb Downie was born at Hobart on 18 December 1872.  There is no further information.

McNAMARA; Peter (Kempton)

A regular visitor to the court system, Peter arrived in VDL on 4 April 1847 aboard the Eudora from Aden.  Peter was a soldier who was tried and found guilty at the Aden Court Martial in 1845.  On 4 March 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 11367.  Peter arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 60 years-old, a tin-man, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  He was discharged to the Cascades Depot on 11 March.  There is no further information. 

McQUADE (McQUAID); William (Kempton)

Gate-book records show William arrived in Tasmania aboard the Phoebe (date unknown) as a free convict, possibly from NSW. On 22 September 1876 he was found guilty of Stealing Clothes/Value 12/- ($1.20) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11614.  He arrived at CSG on 4 October and is shown as 39 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 21 December.

It is noted the clothes belonged to A. Poole.  There is no further information. 

MORGAN; James (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show James arriving in Tasmania aboard the Walrus (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 17 February 1883 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14729.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 64 years-old, a groom, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate. James was released on 16 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Margaret Synnott at Launceston on 15 July 1861.  The man is shown as 42 years-old and Margaret, 36 years-old.   There is no further information. 

MORRISS; William (see Young Offenders) (Kempton)

Native-born William was found guilty of Killing and Maiming Eight Ducks on 18 January 1879 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12710.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 10 years-old, a charcoal burner, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 9 July.  There is no further information. 

MURRAY; John (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 8 October 1837 aboard the Recovery from the Downs.  On 29 December 1882 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 14656.  He arrived at CSG on 10 January 1883 and is shown as 70 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 28 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 14 November 1883, aged 70 years.  There is no further information.

NICHOLSON; Robert (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Robert arriving in VDL on 8 December 1828 aboard the Rosalyn Castle from the Downs.  On 8 May 1878 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12389.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 65 years-old, a shepherd, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Robert was released on 7 August.

Robert appeared in court on four more occasions between 1878 and 1881, all for being Drunk and Disorderly for which he was sentenced between three and six months.  On two occasions Robert was recorded as being a shipwright.  Possibly shepherd and shipwright sounded much the same with a broad English accent.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 7 February 1883, aged 66 years.  There is no further information. 

O’BRIEN; Patrick (Kempton)

Native-born Patrick was found guilty of Larceny on 25 February 1882 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 14242.  He arrived at CSG on 1 March and is shown as 24 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Patrick was discharged to the police on 24 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Ann Kromer at Hobart on 22 November 1887. They are both shown as adults.  There is no further information. 

OUGLEY; Daniel (Kempton)

Gate-book records show Daniel arriving in VDL aboard the Asia (5) as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate anyone of this name.  On 17 November 1876 he was found guilty of Stealing 15/6 as a Bailee ($1.55) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11662.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 71 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Daniel was released on 17 February.

It is noted the money was the property of J. Thorne.  There is no further information. 

OLIVER; Alfred (Green Ponds)

Native-born Alfred was found guilty of using Obscene Language on 22 August 1885 and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 15867.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and illiterate.  Alfred was released on 4 September.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Hannah Eva White at Green Ponds on 30 April 1889.  The man is shown as 27 years-old and Hannah, 17 years-old.  There is no further information.

O’ROURKE; Edward (Green Ponds)

Native-born Edward was found guilty of Larceny on 18 February 1889 and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 17591.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 32 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Edward was released on 23 February.

A few months later on 29 April, Edward was found guilty of using Indecent Language and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17717.  He was released on 28 May.  There is no further information. 

PEARCE; James (Green Ponds)

Native-born James was found guilty of Larceny on 7 September 1889 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 17900.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 32 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 7 March 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Alice Sullivan at Oatlands on 4 May 1876. The man is shown as 21 years-old and Alice, 20 years-old.  There is no further information. 

PEARCE; William (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 21 September 1846 aboard the John Calvin from Woolwich.  They also show him arriving from Norfolk Island aboard the Tory in June 1847.  On 5 November 1877 he was found guilty of Stealing Money/Value ₤2 ($4.00) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12125.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 56 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  William was released on 4 February 1878.

It is noted that the money belonged to Thomas Morton.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities.  There is no further information. 

PEARMAN; John (transported as Thomas PEARMAN) (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 20 March 1852 aboard the Aboukir from London. On 27 July 1877 he was found guilty of Stealing Four Cake Cutters and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12014.  John arrived at CSG eight days later and is shown as 43 years-old, a baker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 26 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Jane Parrett at Hobart on 24 May 1880.  The man is shown as 45 years-old and Jane, 23 years-old. There is no further information.

PERKINS; Edward (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Edward arriving in VDL on 15 October 1843 aboard the Lord Petre from London.  On 31 October 1887 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  His warrant number 16976.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Edward was released on 12 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Elizabeth Wrigglesworth at Hobart on 21 April 1852.   There is no further information. 

PORTER; William (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 11 June 1851 aboard the Cornwall from Portsmouth.  On 4 November 1875 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11221.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 62 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  William was released on 16 May 1876.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 19 August 1895, aged 77 years.  There is no further information. 

POTTS; Jonathon (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Jonathon arriving in VDL on 28 November 1850 aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland, Dorset.  On 22 December 1890 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18668.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 76 years-old, an invalid, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  No release date is shown as the gate-book closed at the end of 1890.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at New Norfolk on 7 July 1892, aged 77 years.  There is no further information. 

RHODES; Kate

Native-born Kate was found guilty of being Idle etc. on 17 October 1889 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17980.  She arrived at CSG nine days later and is shown as 42 years-old, a servant, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Kate was released on 16 November. 

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Thomas Lee Buck at Green Ponds on 22 September 1892.  The man is shown as 34 years-old and Kate, 41 years-old.  There is no further information. 

RIDYARD; John (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 12 October 1843 aboard the Emerald Isle from Sheerness.  On 11 September 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11591.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 53 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  John was released on 10 October.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 14 July 1877, aged 56 years.  There is no further information. 

ROBERTS; William

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 21 September 1846 aboard the John Calvin from Woolwich.  On 13 March 1889 he was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17629.  He arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 78 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry regarding literacy.  William was released on 12 April.

A search of BDM records revealed there are a number of marriage possibilities. The search also revealed a person of this name died at Campbell Town on 11 May 1895, aged 84 years.  There is no further information. 

SCOTT; Daniel (John) (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Daniel arriving in VDL on 28 November 1850 aboard the Rodney (1) from Portland, Dorset.  On 17 February 1876 he was found guilty of Escaping Lawful Custody and remanded.  His warrant number 10377.  He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 61 years-old, a farm servant, Protestant with three or more prior convictions.  There is no entry regarding literacy or a release date.  There is no further information. 

SEY (LEY); James (Green Ponds)

Native-born James was found guilty of Larceny on 13 March 1889 and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17630.  James arrived at CSG seven days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a carpenter, Protestant with one prior conviction and could only read.  He was released on 12 April.

A search of BDM records show a James Edward Ley was born at Launceston on 21 April 1864.  There is no further information. 

SHORT; William (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 27 February 1845 aboard the Sir George Seymour from London. On the 9 February 1877 he was found guilty of using Obscene Language and sentenced to One Month.   His warrant number 776.  William arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 57 years-old, a groom, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 10 March.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Mary Jane Belbin at Hobart on 8 October 1861.  Both are shown as adults.  There is no further information. 

SIMCOCK (SIMCOSH); Israel (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Israel arriving in VDL aboard the Surrey (4) as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a person of this name aboard that vessel.  On 12 February 1885 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 15667.  Israel arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 66 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and literate.  He was released on 11 March.

A search of BDM records show an Israel Simcosh died at Longford on 28 August 1896, aged 73 years.  It was also noted during this search the death of an Israel Simcox at Longford on 14 November 1880, aged 50 years.  There is no further information.

SMART; James (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 22 November 1826 aboard the Woodford (1) from Portland, Dorset.  On 6 May 1879 he was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 12879.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 70 years-old, a farm servant, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  James was released on 5 November.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 21 June 1883, aged 75 years.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; Alexander (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Alexander arriving in VDL on 23 August 1839 aboard the Egyptian (1) from London.  On 5 May 1888 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 17181.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 67 years-old, a brick-maker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Alexander was released on 15 April 1889.

A search of BDM records show that a person of this name married an Ann Harris at New Norfolk on 16 January 1888.  The man is shown as 66 years-old and Ann, 50 years-old. 

The death of a man of this name is shown as occurring at Hobart on 26 March 1893, aged 72 years.  There is no further information. 

SMITH; Francis (Kempton)

Native-born Francis was found guilty of Stealing an Overcoat/Value ₤3 ($6.00) on 5 August 1876 and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 11554.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 19 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  Francis was released on 4 November.

It is noted that the overcoat was stolen from T. Bisdee.

SMITH; John (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 14 November 1850 aboard the William Jardine (2) from Portland, Dorset.  On 17 November 1876 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 11661.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  John was released on 16 December.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities.  Several deaths for a man of this name are shown with perhaps the closest occurring at Launceston on 25 June 1877, aged 60 years.  There is no further information.

SMITH; Mary A. (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Mary arriving in VDL aboard the Earl Grey as a free convict.  A search of convict shipping records failed to locate a woman of this name aboard that vessel.  On 16 May 1889 she was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to Three Months.  Her warrant number 17754.  Mary arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 60 years-old, married, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and could only read.  Mary was released on 15 August.

A search of BDM records has shown three death records for a person of this name.  Two at Hobart, on 1 October 1890, aged 60 years, and on 16 June 1891, also aged 60 years.  The third death at Deloraine on 25 May 1895, aged 67 years.  There is no further information. 

SPICER; James

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 19 August 1830 aboard the David Lyon from London.  On 17 December 1875 he was found guilty of Stealing from the Person and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11285.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 69 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 16 June.

It is noted that he stole a purse belonging to William Norris.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 24 September 1887, aged 76 years.  There is no further information. 

STOKES; Thomas (Green Ponds/Kempton)

Native-born Thomas was found guilty at Kempton of Non-maintenance on 9 December 1876 and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 11686.  Thomas arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 25 years-old, a farm labourer, Protestant with no [?] prior convictions and illiterate.  He was released on 8 June.

Thomas was in court at Green Ponds on 4 March 1886 when found guilty of Assault and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 16118.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 35 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one prior conviction and illiterate.  Thomas was released on 1 May.

Thomas made a second appearance at Green Ponds when found guilty on 9 September 1886 of Larceny.  He received a Six Month sentence on this occasion.  His warrant number 16421.  Thomas was released on 8 March 1887.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married a Mary Ann Mitchell at Brighton on 1 August 1879.  The man is shown as 27 years-old and Mary Ann, 23 years-old.  There is no further information. 

SULLIVAN; James (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 14 August 1852 aboard the Lord Dalhousie from Cork, Ireland.  On 29 June 1889 he was found guilty of being Unlawfully on Premises and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 17797.  He arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 60 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  James was released on 28 September.  There is no further information. 

TAYLOR; John (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 11 August 1834 aboard the John Barry from London.  On 3 March 1877 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 11810.  John arrived at CSG four days later and is shown as 70 years-old, a stonemason, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and could only read.  He was released on 2 May.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married Mary Ann Smith at Hobart Town on 13 April 1846.   A death is also recorded for a person of this name at Hobart on 5 May 1877, aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

TEMPLE; William aka ROGERS (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show William arriving in Tasmania aboard the Flinders (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 26 August 1889 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17881.  William arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 60 years-old, a gardener, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 25 September.

William was back before the court on 2 November 1889 and again found guilty of Larceny.  He received Six Months on this occasion.  His warrant number 18006.  William was released on 1 May 1890.   There is no further information. 

VINCENT; Adolphus (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Adolphus arriving in Tasmania aboard the J. Lewis (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 1 June 1883 he was found guilty of Stealing an Overcoat and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 14859.  He didn’t arrive at CSG until the 16 June and is shown as 29 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with no prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 30 June.  There is no further information. 

WALKER; James (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 12 March 1844 aboard the Duke of Richmond apparently from Norfolk Island.  On 30 October 1889 he was found guilty of being Idle etc. and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 18005.  He arrived at CSG a week later and is shown as 76 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released on 29 November.

A search of BDM records show there are a number of marriage possibilities which could be explored.  A person of this name died at Launceston on 20 March 1895, aged 82 years.  There is no further information. 

WEATHERALL; George (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show George arriving in VDL on 5 July 1842 aboard the Eden (2) from Woolwich.  On 30 April 1888 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 17173.  George arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 69 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no [?] prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 28 July.  There is no further information.

WESTWOOD; Edward (Green Ponds)

Native-born Edward was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly in March 1889 and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12984.  He arrived at CSG on 16 March and is shown as 46 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with no prior convictions and literate.  Gate-book records show Edward died in custody at CSG on 29 July 1889.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 29 August 1879, aged 46 years.  There is no further information.

WELSH; William (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 9 December 1852 aboard the Lady Montagu from Plymouth.  On 17 July 1874 he was found guilty of Stealing Money Orders and sentenced to Twelve Months.  His warrant number 10640.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 39 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  William was released on 21 February 1876.

The reason for his extended release date was due to insubordination and assaulting a constable whilst in gaol.

It is noted the money was stolen from William Davis. There is no further information. 

WHITTAKER; John (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show John arriving in VDL on 8 February 1844 aboard the Maitland from Plymouth.  On 8 February 1883 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to 14 Days.  No warrant number is shown.  John arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 73 years-old, a shoemaker, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 21 February.  (The date 8 February for his arrival and court appearance are both correct).

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Johanna Ryan at Richmond on 26 April 1857.  The man is shown as 46 years-old and Johanna, 40 years-old.  The death of a man of this name is shown at Hobart on 19 April 1883, aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

WHITTLE; James (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 4 February 1844 aboard HMS Anson from Plymouth.  On 2 November 1877 he was found guilty of Receiving Stolen Property and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12126.  James arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 68 years-old, a gardener, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  He was released on 1 February 1878.

It is noted the property belonged to George Taylor.  There is no further information.

WILKINSON; Henry (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show Henry arriving in Tasmania aboard the Doric (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 29 July 1889 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to One Month.  His warrant number 17857.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 36 years-old, a seaman, Catholic with one conviction and literate.  He was released on 28 August.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name may have married a Margaret Stirling at Hobart on 8 August 1877.  Both are shown as adults. There is no further information. 

WILLIAMS; Robert (Kempton)

Convict shipping records show Robert arriving in VDL on 21 July 1842 aboard the Candahar from Spithead.  On 26 February 1879 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 12770.  He arrived at CSG the same day and is shown as 72 years-old, an invalid, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Robert was released on 25 May.

A search of BDM records show a number of marriage possibilities and a person of this name died at Hobart on 2 January 1882, aged 74 years.  There is no further information. 

WILLS; George (Green Ponds)

Gate-book records show George arriving in VDL aboard the Neptune as a free settler.  A search of convict shipping records failed to confirm this.  A person of this name did arrive on the Bangalore from Bermuda on 14 July 1848.  On 5 February 1880 George was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to One Month.  He arrived at CSG two days later and is shown as 57 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and literate.  George was released on 4 March.  There is no further information. 

WILSON; John (Kempton)

Gate-book records show John arriving in Tasmania aboard the Wagoda (date unknown) as a free convict.  On 15 January 1877 he was found guilty of Disorderly Behaviour and sentenced to Seven Days.  His warrant number 11740.  John arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 26 years-old, a ships carpenter, Protestant with no convictions and literate.  He was released on 21 January.  There is no further information. 

WILSON; Thomas

Convict shipping records show Thomas arriving in VDL on 4 October 1841 aboard the David Clarke from Plymouth.  On 23 March 1877 he was found guilty of Stealing a Shawl/Value ₤1/12/6 ($1.25) and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 827.  He arrived at CSG five days later and is shown as 63 years-old, a labourer, Catholic with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  Thomas was released on 22 June.

It is noted the shawl belonged to J. O’Brien.  There is no further information. 

WINCH; James (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show James arriving in VDL on 7 October 1835 aboard the Aurora (1) from the Downs.  On 18 February 1881 he was found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13777.  He arrived at CSG the following day and is shown as 63 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with three or more prior convictions and illiterate.  James was released on 17 May.

On 14 July 1885, James was again found guilty of being Idle and Disorderly and sentenced to Six Months.  His warrant number 14893.   He was released on 12 January 1884.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Hobart on 6 June 1886, aged 68 years. There is no further information. 

WORTH; William (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show William arriving in VDL on 13 May 1842 aboard the Somersetshire from Plymouth.  On 28 December 1880 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Three Months.  His warrant number 13714.  William arrived at CSG three days later and is shown as 62 years-old, a labourer, Protestant with one [?] prior conviction and illiterate.  He was released on 26 March 1881.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name married an Eliza Wilson at New Norfolk on 26 April 1852.   Both are shown as adults.  A man with this name died at Hobart on 28 May 1888, aged 70 years.  There is no further information. 

WORTHINGTON; Samuel (Green Ponds)

Convict shipping records show Samuel arriving in VDL on 20 December 1851 aboard the Rodney (2) from Queenstown, Ireland.  On 5 April 1883 he was found guilty of Larceny and sentenced to Two Months.  His warrant number 14786.  He arrived at CSG six days later and is shown as 62 years-old, a cook, Protestant with three or more prior conviction and literate.  Samuel was released on 4 June.

A search of BDM records show a person of this name died at Launceston on 30 July 1898, aged 77 years.  There is no further information.