Family History: Convicts

This guide takes you logically through the life of a convict, providing you with the best resources to research your convict ancestor. We recommend you follow its sequence, searching through a mix of websites, books, microform and CD-ROM databases. Even if you aren't sure if your ancestor was a convict, it may be worthwhile checking the resources to see if you can find their name.

Find out about a convict's life: