Hi Sue,
I was wondering if I could run "our Rodd" past you? His name was William, and he was sentenced to 7 years transportation to Australia for stealing a coat worth 30s. from a London gentleman in April 1816. He was 19 years old at the time. Ironically, both his birthplace and destination were Launceston - Cornwall and Tasmania, that is. His parents were listed at his death as Edward and Mary. If you have any info I would be very grateful, and I can of course furnish details of his life and family in Australia of you would like to add that to your tree.
Regards,
Allison.
allisono@optusnet.com.au