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"A definitive site for Convict Research" Send URL to a Friend   Convicts to Australia is hosted by Perth DPS © 1998-2026 Rob Nelson Joan O'Donovan

Most family historians in Australia regard a convict in their ancestry as enormously desirable. "Convicts to Australia" is intended to guide, inform and entertain those just starting the hunt as well as the more experienced researcher. The site is a 'work in progress' and data is being added regularly. We hope your convict research is made easier by our efforts and above all we hope you have FUN. Although feedback and suggestions are welcome, unfortunately we are unable to answer individual questions and research requests. What's New VIC - Convict Exiles 1844-49 The arrival of the ROYAL GEORGE in Port Phillip Bay in 1844 with 21 exiles on board marked the beginning of a new experiment in the handling of convict transportees. (Search by ship.) What's New AUS & NZ - Parkhurst Boys 1842-1862 Although not officially classed as convicts, approximately 1499 boys aged from 12 to 18 were transported from Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight to be apprenticed to local settlers. (Search by ship.) Research Guide An overview of Australian settlement and convict transportation. Helpful hints for convict researchers on a wide range of themes. Timeline A year-by-year account of the settlement of Australia and convict transportation at a glance. Gives perspective to a confusing period. Convict Ships Chronological Lists of all the Convict Transports sent from England. Includes Alphabetical Lists of the First, Second and Third Fleet convicts. Bound for W.A. English, Irish, Scottish and military convicts transported to Western Australia between 1850 and 1868 ... physical descriptions and trial details. (Search by ship.) N.S.W. Women Convict Women arriving in New South Wales from England, Ireland and Scotland 1788-1828. (Search by ship.) But There's More ... An exhaustive guide to NSW Censuses and Musters. Convict Gangs & others victualled in Sydney in 1821. Serendipity - convict trivia. Links A comprehensive list of Convict Links in cyberspace. If it's on the net and free, it'll probably be here! Books & Terms A Glossary of contemporary terms and expressions and a comprehensive Bibliography to help with research (away from the computer!). Convict Tales Entertaining and informative stories of convicts contributed by their owners. An opportunity to share YOUR convict's tale with other researchers. Just For Fun Claytons Convicts For those with a deprived ancestry, who covet a convict of their very own Convict Quiz Once you've explored the site, test your knowledge in the Ultimate Convict Quiz Please report any problems to the Webmaster. (All graphics used on these pages are copyright and should not be used without permission.) Home | Go To Top | Convict Ships | WA Convicts | Pensioner Guards | Convict Women | VIC Exiles | Parkhurst Boys | Convict Tales