John Leach 92261

M, #9226, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 January 1863 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9226 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10080 on 6 November 1872.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a purse and sentenced to 5 years on 6 November 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 August 1876 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 November 1877 at Western Australia.2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148586295/…

Benjamin Lewis 92271

M, #9227, b. 1822, d. circa 22 August 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died circa 22 August 1885 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 22 August 1885 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1865 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9227 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13320/1885.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Joseph Lovatt 92281

M, #9228, b. 1846, d. 13 May 1912

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Parents His parents were John Lovatt & Elizabeth Stevenson.2 
BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 13 May 1912 at Fremantle, Western Australia.4,3,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9228 on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2700127/1912.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23872380
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700127/1912.

Ralph Lovatt 92291

M, #9229, b. 1822, d. 8 August 1875
Name-Change Ralph Lovatt 9229 was also known as Ralph Lovett 9229. 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 8 August 1875 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Liver Complaint.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 9 August 1875 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 27 June 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9229 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8583/1875. Recorded as Ralph Lovett.

Joseph Lowther 92301

M, #9230, b. 1842, d. 6 August 1926

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Parents His parents were Thomas Lowther & Jane Gibson.2 
BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 142.3 
DeathHe died on 6 August 1926 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 4 August 1865 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; gardener on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9230 on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 101055/1926.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101055/1926.

Thomas Lund 92311

M, #9231, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Lancashire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & attempt to defraud and sentenced to 10 years on 25 July 1865 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9231 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftThomas Lund 9231 left the colony for England per Daylight on 10 December 1876.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1876 pg 4.

Patrick Luney 92321

M, #9232, b. 1831, d. 23 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 23 April 1868 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, fever.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 24 April 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 12 years on 21 October 1863 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9232 on 22 December 1866.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William MacCormick 92331

M, #9233, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 18 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9233 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Edward McGivern 92341

M, #9234, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 17 March 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9234 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftEdward McGivern 9234 left the colony for Callao per Gustave Adolphe on 9 May 1871.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry McClen 92351

M, #9235, b. 1834, d. 16 June 1871
Name-Change Henry McClen 9235 was also known as Henry MacClen 9235.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1871 at Newcastle, Western Australia, killed by falling tree.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 27 June 1865 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9235 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

Alexander McCulloch 92361

M, #9236, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 9 September 1864 at Dumfries, Dumfieshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm servant on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9236 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Michael McDonald 92371

M, #9237, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault of a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 15 December 1864 at Lucknow, India.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer; soldier on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9237 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftMichael McDonald 9237 left the colony for S.A. per Souvenir on 8 January 1879.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Michael McDonald 92381

M, #9238, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 8 years on 20 July 1865 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9238 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftMichael McDonald 9238 left the colony for S.A. per Mariano on 20 September 1877.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Edward McDougall 92391

M, #9239, b. 1841, d. 30 September 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 30 September 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 1 October 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing hay ricks and sentenced to 7 years on 11 July 1863 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9239 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited16 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2246/1898. Recorded as Edward McDougal.

Daniel McGilvary 92401

M, #9240, b. 1840, d. 9 August 1912

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Parents His father was Daniel Mcgilvray.2 
BirthHe was born in 1840 at Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 9 August 1912 at Geraldton, Western Australia.3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 3 May 1865 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9240 on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2900046/1912.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=2995
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900046/1912.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66467012

John McGough 92411

M, #9241, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 9 years on 28 November 1864 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9241 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited16 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Hugh McGriskin 92421

M, #9242, b. 1841, d. 17 March 1925

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Hugh McGriskin 9242 (Photo: dmcquade138)
Parents His parents were Hugh Mcgriskin & Elizabeth.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841 at Ireland.1 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 17 March 1925 at York, Western Australia, aged 88.1,4,5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 29 July 1865 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plate roller on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9242 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 March 1898 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 7100006/1925.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100006/1925.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148805063
  6. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.

Edward McInalty 92431

M, #9243, b. 1840, d. circa 28 December 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1840 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died circa 28 December 1876 at Wheal Arar, Champion Bay, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 20 September 1864 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hammerman on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9243 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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StoriesPage Updates
Last Edited16 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1877 pg 11.

John McKay 92441

M, #9244, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 17 April 1863 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9244 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Last Edited17 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Thomas Mason 92451

M, #9245, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 23 February 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9245 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Last Edited17 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Mather 92461

M, #9246, b. 1844, d. 27 April 1915

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John Mather 9246 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1844 at Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 27 April 1915 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC FC 27.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 23 March 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9246 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 October 1877 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny of the person and sentenced to 3 years on 2 April 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10266 on 2 April 1879.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 April 1882 at Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 5 years on 6 October 1886 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10377 on 6 October 1886.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 April 1892 at Western Australia.7 
Bio He has a page in "Austalia's Last Convicts."8 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600089/1915.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110469436
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3758309
  7. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 42.

William Miller 92471

M, #9247, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 23 August 1864 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9247 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Last Edited17 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Miller 92481

M, #9248, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843 at Northumberland, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 3 May 1865 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9248 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftWilliam Miller 9248 left the colony for New Zealand per Agnes on 21 September 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1876 pg 132.

John Moore 92491

M, #9249, b. 1847, d. 1 February 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1847.1 
DeathHe died on 1 February 1874 at Albany, Western Australia, fall from a horse.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 27 December 1864 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rough carpenter on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9249 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6860/1873.
  4. [S286] Albany Death Recoprds 1848-1888, online familysearch.og, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Benjamin Moreton 92501

M, #9250, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 7 years on 26 November 1863 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9250 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Last Edited17 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.