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My convict ancestor was a french polisher & upholsterer. He was transported for "pawning illegally" involving a ladies writing desk and some picture frames. (My mother's response: "Even our convict had good taste")
Luckily being a french polisher identifed him in many records and proved the connection to his descendants when his immediate family had hushed up his convict origins. Apart from his baptism in 1810 I know nothing about his parents or forebears. Ah you win some! Gazania
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