Illness & death
While there are not many convict-specific resources for details about a convict's illness and death, the following resources are the most likely ones in which you will find useful information.
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
Convict death register, 1829–1879Records of convicts who died while still serving their sentence. Information includes name and age, ship of arrival and date and place of burial. Available at the State Library or State Records NSW Community Access Points | microform |
Hospital and asylum records, 1811 onwardsHospital and asylum records can be a source of birth and death information. They may provide useful background information about a patient such as age, birthplace, residence, parents and spouses. | website |
NSW probate (wills) index, 1800–1984Find out if a convict left a will when they died. Records may help you trace the family and friends of a convict, as they may be named as beneficiaries in the will. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | microform |
Registers of coroners' inquests and magisterial enquiries, 1834–June 1942Registers may include name of deceased, cause of death / coroner's verdict, date of inquest and district in which inquest held. Available at the State Library or State Records NSW Community Access Points | microform |
Reports of inquests, 1796–April 1824, June 1828Reports may include name and age of deceased, cause of death / coroner's verdict, circumstances surrounding the death and personal information about the deceased. Available at the State Library or State Records NSW Community Access Points | microform |
Our cataloguesUse these catalogues to find a large variety of original materials, covering convicts and convict life in Australia. | database/ print |
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