Jason Donovan Discovers Convict Ancestry | Who Do You Think You Are

[@JediSimpson]

My 4th great-grandmother was born at Hobart on Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), in circa 1843. Her father was English, her mother was Irish. I originally thought her mother was sent there as a convict, but I was told by a 3rd cousin, once removed on Ancestry that her father was a solider, which is why they were there. He was apparently injured, and got sent to England.

[@SMGAPR8]

Amazing history, thankyou Jason D for sharing

[@nessyb5371]

So interesting to hear Jason's family history.

[@katarzynamuszynska5426]

I watched documentary that british send their convicts one way ticket to Australia Honestly I wouldnt mind go to Australia 1 way ticket , not because I was a convict!

[@pottsie_era]

fact : i come from convicts, aboriginals, soldiers & travellers

[@patrickodonnell3562]

Tim Robbins look alike

[@prettytse7762]

PETTICOAT LANE, DEALERS, ONE ROOM SHOP, AUGUST 1841 ARRESTED, £3, 1 SHILLING AND SIX PENCE.

[@sharonhill2602]

Aren’t a lot of Australian citizens ancestors of convicts!

[@stevewiles7132]

No, they are descendants of convicts.

[@Joshie1977]

Not true. Some emigrated though own means.

[@mdee8784]

20% at best. It’s a misnomer of Brits to think all Anglo Celtic Australians are of convict stock

[@peterwimsey5904]

what was the crime ? receiving stolen goods ?

[@prettytse7762]

1842 Nanking Treaty

[@sarahpiaggio2693]

It sounds as if his wife was acquitted because she wouldn't be much use in Australia as a manual labourer...

[@SamStone1964]

Perhaps but they wanted baby makers too.

[@jacquelineknauff4835]

I need her help aswell

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MARK STONE

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10 years/////

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HUSBAND AND WIFE////

[@jacquelineknauff4835]

There is a part in time needingyour expertise

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