I have 17 direct line convict ancestors and numerous other convict connections:
On my maternal side there is:
Alexander McKay 1823 Sir Godfrey Webster – his cousin George Ferguson was transported in 1820 (convict record)
James Foster 1842 Isabella – he had 3 brothers who were also transported Daniel (convict record) in 1844, William in 1842 (convict records) and Charles who died on prison hulk York on 25 Dec 1841.
Mary Barnes 1842 Royal Admiral
Anne Griffin 1849 Lord Auckland
John Flakemore 1853 St Vincent
And on my paternal side:
Edward Garth 1788 Scarborough
Jacob Bellette 1788 Scarborough
Susannah Gough/Garth 1788 Friendship
Ann Harper 1790 Lady Juliana
Robert Guard (Gard) 1819 Hibernia
Thomas Bennett Gard 1822 Arab (son of Robert Gard, Hibernia)
William Poultney 1822 Prince of Orange
John Bailey 1827 Governor Ready – numerous others were transported as members of the Aldington Gang of Smugglers – George Ransley was married to Elizabeth Bailey, Samuel Bailey, Richard Higgins was married to Rhoda Bailey. Elizabeth, Samuel & Rhoda were siblings. John Bailey was their uncle. (Smugglers)
Margaret Robertson 1838 Nautilus
Robert Lenton 1844 Sir Robert Peel