Thomas LYNCHEY, a son of my GGG grandmother, was transported to New South Wales arriving in 1835.

The indent of convicts on his ship gives details of extensive tattoos on both arms, his chest and hands.

Besides ships, a heart with 2 arrows, Adam & Eve and a reference to “Brother James Lynchey” There were a number of letters, most likely initials.

One group was “TL” which probably reflect his initials.

The other group was “CLAIJL”, the record does not include any full stops between letters.

I have found a Charles LYNCHEY on the Isle of Man who is the right age to be a son of the mother Sarah (convicted on the Isle of Man with Thomas) but who she could not take to OZZ. I have a copy of a Home Department letter regarding the mother limiting sons to “up to 8 years”.

One possible name for the father was James (from his daughters death certificate) and this may be the reason for the last two letters. I have no idea what the “AI” may stand for, nor of course can I be sure that I have guessed the others correctly.

Do these letters have some local meaning that I am not aware of? Both mother and son were born in Ireland, she in County Down where he may have been born also.

Prior to the trial at Castle Rushen (of which I have a transcript) my certain knowledge of this family is hidden behind a huge brick wall brick wall.

I would really appreciate any help that may come my way.

Cheers

Peter
Melbourne