February 2012
Convicts in Australia
Between 1787 and 1868, around 160,000 British convicts were transported to Australia for crimes ranging from forgery to pig theft. If your ancestors were among them, our latest record collection lets you discover their lives and crimes in incredible detail.
New South Wales Convict Indents, 1788–1842, includes thousands of official lists of criminals transported aboard particular ships. These reveal vital information not included in transportation registers, such as ages, occupations and even personal descriptions. Plus, track down a relative here, and you’ll often find we’ve provided a link to another crucial record, such as a Ticket of Leave, Conditional Pardon or Certificate of Freedom.
