Author Topic: William Baldry convict description (Read 2134 times)

Noy1818 · « **on:** Monday 27 June 16 05:16 BST (UK) »

Hello everyone,

I just found one of the NSW Gaol Description and Entrance Books, and found William Baldry, the convict who was friends with Michael Noy (my 3rd great grandfather). Below is what it says under 'General remarks'. I can read 'Lost left eye' (i wonder how he lost it!) and I think it is says 'scar underneath' but I am not 100% sure. It says something underneath it all that looks like 'do' and again I am unsure if this is relevant to the above text. The other description is the general remarks on his ticket of leave. I am terrible at reading old documents so if someone could help 'translate' this one I would really appreciate it

Jamjar · « **Reply #1 on:** Monday 27 June 16 06:09 BST (UK) »

Blind of left eye, eyebrows meeting, large scar on left cheekbone ... scar on arm - (or possibly 'on same') - two moles upper part of right arm, mark of a burn above the left breast, scar back of

'do' is ditto and in likewise.

Jamjar

CarolA3 · « **Reply #2 on:** Monday 27 June 16 06:41 BST (UK) »

Quote from: Jamjar on Monday 27 June 16 06:09 BST (UK)

... scar on arm - (or possibly 'on same')

'Nose a little cocked. Scar on same.'

He had an interesting life, didn't he

Carol

Jamjar · « **Reply #3 on:** Monday 27 June 16 07:36 BST (UK) »

Excellent, Carol!

Yes, poor bugger's been in the wars.

Jamjar

Noy1818 · « **Reply #4 on:** Monday 27 June 16 09:27 BST (UK) »

Thank you!

He must have been a tough bloke! Considering he made a living of sweeping chimneys and was sent over to Australia when he was only 14 years old, I think he did well to survive!

I am currently writing up some short stories (to make into a bigger book) about my convict ancestors and the description really helps make it more factual!

Noy1818 · « **Reply #5 on:** Monday 27 June 16 09:50 BST (UK) »

If someone could also help decipher the writing that is scribbled over the top of his ticket of freedom, it would be a great help to me.

Wiggy · « **Reply #6 on:** Monday 27 June 16 10:18 BST (UK) »

4th July 1850

Rew .?.? as a pauper by Mr Ryans order to proceed to Windsor.

Wiggy

Jamjar · « **Reply #7 on:** Monday 27 June 16 10:21 BST (UK) »

By Mr Ryan's order to ... Windsor.

Yes, Wiggy it is 'proceed'.

Cas (stallc) · « **Reply #8 on:** Monday 27 June 16 10:31 BST (UK) »

Is the first word 'received' shortened?

Cas

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