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Title: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: Sue Lindsay on Saturday 14 August 21 16:00 BST (UK)

Hi. Seeking to supplement my knowledge of Clement Hems, born 1784, Kings Norton to William and Mary Hems. Married Ann Bassett 1804, Birmingham. They had 3 children that I know of:-Thomas, Mary Ann and Ann. Wife Ann died 1818, Erdington, Birmingham. In 1821 Clement was convicted of receiving stolen goods and transported to Tasmania, with a 14 year sentence-harsh!! I know that he was a free man in 1836 as he arrived in Launceston on a Brig sailing from Sydney. From that point I am unable to trace Clement and would love to know if he had any more family, what he did, and where he died.

Any replies gratefully received.

Title: Re: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: matthewj64 on Saturday 14 August 21 18:47 BST (UK)

His convict conduct record includes '4 children at Hardington(?) Parish'
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-18$init=CON31-1-18P133 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-18$init=CON31-1-18P133)

M

ADD - Some other records here including a possible arrival record in 1839
https://linctas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/names/search/results?qu=Clement&qu=Hems#

Title: Re: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: Sue Lindsay on Sunday 15 August 21 16:21 BST (UK)

Hi Matthew, so good to hear from you and such a quick response. Thank you very much. This was absolutely fascinating. I've been searching for this relative for years, so am tickled pink to learn about his life as a convict. Very harsh.

I wonder if he stayed in Australia or moved on?

Many many thanks.

Title: Re: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: PaulineJ on Sunday 15 August 21 16:39 BST (UK)

Quote from: Sue Lindsay on Sunday 15 August 21 16:21 BST (UK)

I wonder if he stayed in Australia or moved on?

You stated he arrived in Launceston in 1836.
Is that  Lanceston in Cornwall, England or another namesake location?
We ask so that we know where to (initially at least) concentrate any searches.

Pauline

Title: Re: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: Sue Lindsay on Sunday 15 August 21 17:37 BST (UK)

Hi Pauline. Lovely to hear from you. Clemant arrived in Launceston Australia from Sydney. By then he must have "done his time" but I wonder what he made of himself after that.

All best, Sue

Title: Re: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: matthewj64 on Sunday 15 August 21 18:10 BST (UK)

He seems to disappear from the Australian records, as far as I can see, which, along with the arrival records, hints that he may be working as crew on ships. He may have made his way back home or to another country.

I suggest that you ask sarah to move this to the Australia board so that others here can check their resources

M

Title: Re: Clement Hems, transported to Tasmania 1821
Post by: Sue Lindsay on Monday 16 August 21 10:51 BST (UK)

Thanks Matthew. Sarah's been in touch and I've asked her to do that for me.

All best, Sue.