Around 76000 convicts were transported to Tasmania between 1804 and 1853, with some of them travelling to the mainland following their time in Tasmania. Libraries Tasmania (formerly LINC) has most of their records online and searchable. 

Find out how you can view conduct records, indents, employment records and other records to build up a comprehensive picture of your Tasmanian convict. If your ancestor was a free settler, then you can find out what records are available online and how to access them. 

Presenter: Annalies Nutley

For many years I have been uncovering the mysteries of people’s past and uncovering the stories of their life. It all began when my dad and I looked into our own family history; after just a few hours I was hooked and perhaps a year later I decided to start my own business.  It has been my favourite career choice to date, and I can’t imagine now doing anything else.  In May 2015, after almost 8 years running my professional genealogical business, I decided to earn some “genealogical” academic credentials and began studies with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies at the University of Toronto in Canada.  I completed 2 years of study in April 2017, graduating with a Distinction in all 3 fields – Australian Records, English Records & Methodology.  It proved to me the scale of this industry and how many resources are truly at our hands if we have the knowledge behind us.  I plan to continue my professional development with the University for many years to come.