From Trial to Transformation: Building a Convict's Life through multiple records and data sets

Andrew Redfern
Feb 6, 2024
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About this webinar

Exploring the life of a convict ancestor can be exciting but also a daunting task. This webinar leads participants through a methodical examination of the records available at various stages of a convict's life from trial through to freedom. After developing a framework for investigation, case studies are then used to demonstrate the various records available and where to find them, including both within Australia and overseas. Issues such as record conflicts and understanding the broader social context will also be explored to more fully understand changes in terminology and record types.

About the speaker

Andrew Redfern is an enthusiastic family historian and accomplished speaker, having delivered presentations both in his home country of Australia and internationally over many years. His innovative wo...
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  1. MA
    Margaret Anderson
    1 year ago

    I have just watched the presentation as was away during the original. I found this presentation very interesting and informative. Wonderful presentation.

  2. GS
    Graeme Seymour
    1 year ago

    Have just watched the recording (unable to attend original presentation).....extremely informative and look forward to his next webinars

  3. JP
    Jan Pennington
    1 year ago

    I have researched the stories for a few convicts, but now I need to go back and check whether there is more information about these convicts. There are so many more resources out there than I realized. The syllabus will also be very useful. Thank you.

  4. EK
    Elizabeth Kavanagh
    1 year ago

    A lot of really helpful information.

  5. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Very Informative!

  6. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Very inforamtive and thorough

  7. RO
    Robyn O'Keeffe
    1 year ago

    Excellent, Andrew is such a wealth of information and a very engaging speaker. Top marks.

  8. CM
    Cathy Maurice
    1 year ago

    Very interesting and lots of information