Showing posts with label convict. Show all posts
Showing posts with label convict. Show all posts
Sutherland Shire Libraries
Notes from 2 recent Geneology Seminars presented by The Society of Australian Geneologists (SAG).
"Researching and Understanding New South Wales Convicts" by Brian Walsh.
There are a lots of myths that have distorted our understanding of convicts. Contrary to popular belief the majority of convicts: did not "work in irons", were not "locked in at night", were not "rebels or political prisoners", were not "starving and just stole a loaf of bread" and did not "wear broad-arrow clothing" Also, they were mostly under 24 years and more often than not they were teenagers! I hope the following tips will be of assistance:
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)
