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[mygoldenbuttons]

On the 2nd July 1808, the ship The Admiral Gambier left Portsmouth with 200 prisoners aboard. Three died on the journey and the ship with 197 prisoners arrived in Sydney on the 20th December 1808. One of the prisoners was a William Davis who had been sentenced in 1807 at the Somerset Assizes to 7 years transportation. In January 1810 he was further

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[cosmicben]

That is a fascinating story, Jean. Although I think you posted it just for Amanda :).

It's so cool that you can trace your family back that far. Although, who gets hanged for stealing sheep?

Have fun with your family.