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Thanx for that......Henry was transported to New South Wales in 1824, and according to all the records of convictions, newspaper items, etc it works out that his dob could be anywhere between the dates i included. I think this is the correct one, though, because it seems to tie in more with other as...

Would someone be able to look up the following births for me, please... Henry Wood (sometimes Woods) b 1804-12 Cheltenham, England Elizabeth Robinson b 1801-1809 district unknown, possibly sent to New South Wales as convict 1817-1828. I realise this is not much information to go on, but unfortunatel...

I have successfully used FTM2006 and 2010 on Vista and XP......

Annette

I have recently changed from FTM2006 to FTM2010, and wish I hadn't.....It does give you more options for information, but I find it too fiddly and time consuming. I am seriously thinking of changing software completely, but need more information on other software. What other software do members use ...

Yes, this was my Charles. From memory the last time he was before the courts was about 1881 - he had just been released on parole, and stole a silver watch from a judge - duh !!!!!! He was released in 1884 due to ill health and I think he managed to stay out of trouble with the law - not saying that...

Big, big thank you to everyone; you have all got the right person. He really seems to have had a problem with authority, even on parole in WA he still managed to end up in jail again. The last time he was sentenced was 1881 and was released in 1884 due to his failing eyesight. I have a copy of his o...

real name: Charles Joseph Farley born: March 1836, Worcester tried: Worc Assizes - 1861 - prior convictions as well; dates not available transported: Dec 1861 or Jan 1862 (dont have notes available). Arri ved WA aboard 'Norwood' March 1862 alias: Thomas Fairbrother - sighted on one of his criminal c...

Thanx everyone for your hints and suggestions; I will take everything on board and see what I come up with, and let you all know. The earliest mention I have of the Poland family in Devon, UK, is the birth of Zebulon Poland circa 1750/55. If I can locate his parents, then I'll be able to see if the ...

How and where do I start looking for an alias used by an ancestor. G/grandfather apparently used one after he was sentenced to 7 years in Western Australia. Is it possible to find out if he was using the same alias before sentencing ?


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Annette ......

The details of my 3rd g/grandfather are: Name: Zebulon Poland Born: abt 1755, Shaldon, Devon Married: Elizabeth Burn I have no information on his parents, (my 4th g/grandparents) even though I have exhausted every known avenue to me. I have even tried searches in France, Germany, Poland (country), I...

Hi everyone - my name is Annette and I in Western Australia, approx 200 mies south of the capital, Perth. I have been researching my family history for 10 years and still have lots and lots of gaps to fill in. I will be posting information on the Brick Wall and Surname Search boards, so please, feel...