Campbell Ellis Griffin Bessell

Events

Parents

Families

Pedigree

1. Jefferis Bessell
   1. Elizabeth Martin
      1. Hester Bessell
      2. Thomas Bessell
      3. Charles Bessell
         1. Ann Johnson
            1. John George Bessell
            2. Bessell
            3. Elizabeth Bessell
            4. Mary Ann Bessell
            5. Bessell
            6. Sarah Ann Bessell
            7. Kate Ann Bessell
         2. Jane Alice Johnson
            1. Joseph Bessell
            2. Alice Bessell
            3. Robert Bessell
            4. Annie Flora Bessell
      4. John Martin Bessell
      5. Mary Bessell
      6. Edmund Bessell
      7. George Bessell
      8. Henry Bessell
      9. Sarah Bessell

Ancestors

Source References

1. Ancestry.com: Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
   1. • Source text:

        Marriage date: 1844
        Marriage place: Launceston, Tasmania

   2. • Source text:

        Marriage date: 1844
        Marriage place: Launceston, Tasmania

   3. • Source text:

        Marriage date: 1844
        Marriage place: Launceston, Tasmania

2. Ancestry.com: Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
   1. • Source text:

        Birth date: abt 1807
        Birth place:
        Death date: 1872
        Death place: Launceston, Tasmania

   2. • Source text:

        Birth date: abt 1807
        Birth place:
        Death date: 1872
        Death place: Launceston, Tasmania

   3. • Source text:

        Birth date: abt 1807
        Birth place:
        Death date: 1872
        Death place: Launceston, Tasmania

3. Ancestry.com: Australian Convict Transportation Registers – Other Fleets & Ships, 1791-1868
   1. • Source text:

        Residence date:
        Residence place: Van Dieman's Land
        Departure date: 10 Oct 1826
        Departure place:

4. Ancestry.com: New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849
   1. • Source text:

        Residence date:
        Residence place: Australia
        Arrival date: 1827
        Arrival place: Tasmania

   2. • Page: Class: HO 10; Piece: 48
   3. • Page: Class: HO 10; Piece: 49
   4. • Page: Class: HO 10; Piece: 48
5. Ancestry.com: Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Applications and Bounty Tickets, 1854-1887
   1. • Page: Register of applications for immigrants from Europe, of payments received and bounty tickets issues with some monthly and half yearly summaries; Film: SLTX/AO/MB/266; Series: CB7/30
   2. • Page: Register of applications for immigrants from Europe, of payments received and bounty tickets issues with some monthly and half yearly summaries; Film: SLTX/AO/MB/266; Series: CB7/30
   3. • Page: Register of applications for immigrants from Europe, of payments received and bounty tickets issues with some monthly and half yearly summaries; Film: SLTX/AO/MB/266; Series: CB7/30
   4. • Page: Register of applications for immigrants from Europe, of payments received and bounty tickets issues with some monthly and half yearly summaries; Film: SLTX/AO/MB/266; Series: CB7/30
6. Ancestry.com: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
7. Ancestry.com: Tasmania, Australia, Convict Court and Selected Records, 1800-1899
8. Ancestry.com: UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849
   1. • Page: Home Office: Convict Prison Hulks: Registers and Letter Books; Class: HO9; Piece: 4
   2. • Page: Home Office: Convict Prison Hulks: Registers and Letter Books; Class: HO9; Piece: 4
   3. • Page: Home Office: Convict Prison Hulks: Registers and Letter Books; Class: HO9; Piece: 4
9. Ancestry.com: Web: Gloucestershire, England, Gaol Registers, 1815-1879
10. Ancestry.com: Gloucestershire, England, Prison Records, 1728-1914
    1. • Page: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Gloucestershire Prison Collections; Reference: Q/SG2/1815-1840
    2. • Page: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Reference: Q/Gc/5/3
    3. • Page: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Gloucestershire Prison Collections; Reference: Q/SG2/1815-1840
    4. • Page: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Reference: Q/Gc/5/3
    5. • Page: Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Reference: Q/Gc/5/3
11. Ancestry.com: Web: Australia, Convict Records Index, 1787-1867
    1. • Page: State Library of Queensland; South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 101 (52)
    2. • Page: State Library of Queensland; South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 101 (52)
    3. • Page: State Library of Queensland; South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 101 (52)
12. Ancestry.com: Australia, Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981
13. Ancestry.com: Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
    1. • Page: Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: P/St P&J/R/2/1
    2. • Page: Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Bishop Transcripts of Parish Registers; Reference: EP/V/4/42
    3. • Page: Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: P/St P&J/R/2/1
    4. • Page: Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: P/St P&J/R/2/1
    5. • Page: Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Bishop Transcripts of Parish Registers; Reference: EP/V/4/42
14. Ancestry.com: England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892
    1. • Page: Class: HO 27; Piece: 31; Page: 197
    2. • Page: Class: HO 27; Piece: 31; Page: 197
15. Ancestry.com: New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia, Convict Pardons and Tickets of Leave, 1834-1859
    1. • Page: Class: HO 10; Piece: 59
16. Archives Office of Tasmania
    1. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    2. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    3. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    4. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    5. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    6. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    7. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    8. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    9. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
       • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
       • Source text:

         936 Bessell Chas
         Andromeda Feb 1827
         Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
         L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
         G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
         of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
         Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
         station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
         carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
         servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
         Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
         P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
         Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
         labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
         Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
         hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
         Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

         Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

         [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

         ???
         Gaol Report "very worst
         of character
         ?? Report Orderly
         ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
         ?? in ??? these ???
         ??? charged ?? ???
         ?? a Good House in the
         ???

    10. • Date: 1 Jan 1803 to 31 Dec 1843
        • Page: CONDUCT REGISTERS OF MALE CONVICTS ARRIVING IN THE PERIOD OF THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM.
        • Source text:

          936 Bessell Chas
          Andromeda Feb 1827
          Gloster azz: Aug 3. 1826 = Life
          L.S. Feb 12 1828 L. W. Gle?dow Esq/ Disobedience of orders and neglect of duty - Ret? to the service of Governor. L worked 2 months in
          G. Gang (p. a. m) March 25 1828 Chain Gang / neglect of Duty 25 Lashes susle? (p. a. m.) Aug 29 1828 PW/Neglect
          of Duty and Insolence to his overseer 25 lashes (p. a. m.) Dec 15 1829 PN./Neglect of duty in allowing the Good
          Bullocks which he had charge of to trespass on W. James Hockle's wheat - Rep? (M. L. S) Feb 14 1831 Reid / Leaving his
          station without leave and gross insolence to his master on the 12th inst: 50 lashes (MLS). Aug 12th 1831 Reid/ Improper conduct ??
          carrying on an intercourse with Mr Claibourne's Female Servants also endeavoring to create dissatisfaction in the mind of ??
          servant at Ashwell to be imprisoned and kept to hard labor for the space of 4 months and discharged from his master's service (MLS)
          Samy St. ?? 1832 Chain Gang / Neglect of duty and insubordinate Conduct, 100 lashes / S Welsh ?W. Kevinworthy / March ??
          P.W. / Committed for trial for felony stealing taking and carrying away a certain quantity of apples the property of ??
          Government / J. Welsh / Jan 10, 1833 Absent from his work without leave and Insolence to his Overseer
          labor in Irons one moth / Port Arthur / March 19 1833 Daniel Refusing to attend divine service on Sunday ??
          Case Dismissed / W J P / May 13 1834 Daniel Disorderly conduct and assaulted Mary Ann Bromley his fellow Servant, Impert???
          hard Labor 2 Months. "Same date / Making use of Indecent and abusive Language while confined in the Watch House, ??
          Month ??? hard labor are added to his former sentence and to be Re?? To Gov.?? / J Gordon and P Murdoch / SVP 135

          Recommended for a Conditional Pardon for the ??? 8 July 1845

          [Light colored ink written clockwise over record, very difficult to read.]

          ???
          Gaol Report "very worst
          of character
          ?? Report Orderly
          ?? this ?? Bes Jury"
          ?? in ??? these ???
          ??? charged ?? ???
          ?? a Good House in the
          ???

17. Hobart Courier
    1. • Date: 1839-01-23
       • Page: 1839 'THE GAZETTE.', The Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemen’s Land Gazette (Tas. : 1839 - 1840), 23 August, p. 1
       • Source text:

         MEN-REWARD £2.

         From Green Ponds' Station, on the 17th instant-936 Charles Bessell, per Andromeda

    2. • Date: 1849-11-28
       • Page: 1849 'Classified Advertising.', The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859), 28 November, p. 1
       • Source text:

         Lot 9.-About 14 acres of land of first-rate quality, on the west side of the George Town road, opposite lot 8, and adjoining the property of John Camelon, Esq., on which is erected a weather-boarded cottage, at present let to Charles Bessell, at £l per acre, for 7 years, from March, 1846.

       • Citation:

         Charles Bessell is living in Newnham. He sponsored his brother George's family from England; the latter who moved to Newnham also.

18. Launceston Examiner
    1. • Date: 30 July 1842
       • Page: 1842 'POLICE REPORT.', Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), 30 July, p. 5 Edition: MORNING
       • Source text:

         Charles Bessell, assigned servant, admonished for having been drunk,

    2. • Date: 1849-12-15
       • Page: 1849 'ASTRONOMICAL NOTICES.', Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), 15 December, p. 5 Edition: AFTERNOON
       • Source text:

         SALE OF PROPERTY.-Several valuable estates, late the property of G. Allan, Esq,, were brought to the hammer by Messrs. Underwood and Eddie, on Friday. [...] lot 9, 14 acres, purchased by Mr. C. Bessell for £145 ; lot 10, about 17 acres, pur chased by J. Cameron, Esq., for £145 : [...]

    3. • Date: 1849-12-15
       • Page: 1849 'ASTRONOMICAL NOTICES.', Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), 15 December, p. 5 Edition: AFTERNOON
       • Source text:

         SALE OF PROPERTY.-Several valuable estates, late the property of G. Allan, Esq,, were brought to the hammer by Messrs. Underwood and Eddie, on Friday. [...] lot 9, 14 acres, purchased by Mr. C. Bessell for £145 ; lot 10, about 17 acres, pur chased by J. Cameron, Esq., for £145 : [...]

19. Colonial Times (Hobart)
    1. • Date: 7 July 1846
       • Page: 1846 'THE GAZETTE.', Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857), 7 July, p. 2
       • Source text:

         THE GAZETTE.

         GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

         Colonial Secretary's Office, June 29, 1846.

         The Lieutenant-Governor, having received in- structions from Her Majesty's Secretary ol State for the Colonies, signifying Her Majesty's ap- proval of Pardons being granted to the under- mentioned Convicts, upon condition of their re- maining in the Island of Van Dicmen's Land, or >somo one of Her Majesty's Australian Colonies,

         His Excellency has directed their names to be, published for general information ; these persons not having committed any offences since they were recommended to the Queen's mercy which would disentitle them to the indulgence ap- proved of:
         [...]
         Charles Bessell, Andromeda
         [...]
         By His Excellency's Command,

         J. E. BICHENO.

       • Citation:

         Recommendation for conditional pardon was made one year before this newspaper announcement.

    2. • Date: 1853-06-23
       • Page: 1853 'Local Intelligence.', Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857), 23 June, p. 3
       • Source text:

         NEW POUND.-A new pound, of which Mr. Charles Bessell has been appointed keeper, has been established at Pinkie Burn, in the parish of Aford, police district of Launceston. The pound lately kept by Mr. Thomas Wakeham, has been discontinued.