Samuel Scattergood 11
M, #1, b. 1810, d. 25 April 1862
| Name-Variation | Samuel Scattergood 1 was also known as Joseph Samuel Thompson 1.1 |
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| Parents | His parents were Samuel Scattergood & Mary.2 |
| Baptism | He was baptised in July 1810 at Shepshed, Leicestershire, England.2 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Hall Croft, Shepshed, Leicestershire, England.6 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing a sheep and sentenced to 15 years on 9 March 1848 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a gardener on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 9"; Light brown hair, blue eyes, thin visage, fair, tanned complexion, stout to middling appearance; Marks - Man and Woman, 2 stars, 1 dog, ST 1838 on rgt arm, half moon and seven stars, an anchor, heart, spade, club and diamond, IMB on left arm on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 1 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a gardener working for Mr. Dempster at the wage of 30s per month.1,7 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | His story is briefly told in "Convict Fremantle" pg 76 (see attached)
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
He is mentioned in "Cala Munnda ..."
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.8,9,10,11   |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S282] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYTV-PJ5
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 394/1851 recorded as Samuel Thomson.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 1966/1862.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, Registered St Patrick's Church, Fremantle.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206664248/…
- [S103] 1841 England Census, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQYK-QZ9
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S90] Michael Bosworth, Convict Fremantle A Place of Promise and Punishment.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 204.
- [S254] John Slee, Cala Munnda : a home in the forest : a history of Kalamunda, pg 24.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Patience 21
M, #2, b. 1818, d. 24 September 1870
| Name-Change | John Patience 2 was also known as John Pashen 2. |
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| Parents | His father was Joseph Pashen.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 1818 at Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England.3,4 |
| Marr | He married Jane Gillingham on 23 March 1841 at Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England.2 |
| Death | He died on 24 September 1870 at Greenough Flats, Greenough, Western Australia.1,5 |
| Burial | He was buried on 24 September 1870 at Bootenal Cemetery, Bootenal, Western Australia.6,5,7 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 11 January 1818 at Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England.4 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 11 March 1848 at Dorchester, Dorset, England.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; miner on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7 ; brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout to middling appearance; Marks - C.P.E.P on rgt arm; JP on rgt hand on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 2 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 1 June 1850.1,8 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Champion Bay district as a labourer working for Colonial Assurance Co. at the wage of £2 per month. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,9,10 |
| Probate | His estate was probated on 17 July 1881 at Perth, Western Australia.11 |
| Bio | Mentioned in "Western Australian Exploration ..."
His story is told on the Greenough Museum Website You may need to scroll down
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.12,13 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S228] Dorset Baptisms, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S106] Pentonville Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813416365/view
- [S228] Dorset Baptisms, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4759/1870.
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5190
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210872327/john-patience
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365514/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S370] Perth TOL Register Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 19.
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9X3-57Y2
- [S170] Cheryl Milentis, Western Australian Exploration 1846-1860, pg 473, 559.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
William Branson 31
M, #3, b. 9 February 1817, d. 12 May 1901
| Name-Variation | William Branson 3 was also known as William Braunstone 3.1 |
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| Baptism | He was baptised on 9 February 1817 at Bosworth, Leicestershire, England.1,2 |
| Marr | He married Elizabeth Ireton on 4 June 1838 at Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.3 |
| Death | He died on 12 May 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,4,5 |
| Burial | He was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 245.6,7 |
| Birth | He was born in 1817 at Bosworth, Leicestershire, England.2 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Whitwick, Leicestershire, England.8 |
| Convicted | Convicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 9 March 1848 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a baker; framework knitter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7 1/2; Brown hair; hazel eyes; oval visage; dark complexion; stout appearance; Marks - small scar inner corner of left eyebrow on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 3 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a butcher working for Mr. Padbury at the wage of 30s per month.1,9 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.10 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S297] England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1876/1901. Recorded as William Bransom.
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196201478/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Larcombe 41
M, #4, b. 1818, d. 25 July 1894
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1848 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4; light brown hair; hazel eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance; Marks - LARK and an anchor on rgt arm EM on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a miner; sawyer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 4 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a sawyer working for Rt. Rev. Dr. Serra at the wage of £3 per month. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,4,5 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1894 pg 149.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 683/1894.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S370] Perth TOL Register Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 27.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Welsby 51
M, #5, b. 1824, d. 25 July 1880
| Name-Variation | Thomas Welsby 5 was also known as Thomas Welsbey 5.1 |
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| |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Sephton, Lancashire, England.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 23 March 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5 1/8; dark brown hair; dark hazel eyes; prominent visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a muslin manufacturer; smith's striker on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 5 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.5 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 10589/1880.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Jermyn 61
M, #6, b. 20 December 1825, d. 17 November 1874
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| Parents | His parents were William jermyn & Susan Reeve.2 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 5 February 1826 at Limpenhoe, Norfolk, England.2 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Limpenhoe, Norfolk, England.3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of Rape and sentenced to 15 years on 28 March 1848 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 9; brown hair; blue eyes; long visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a shoemaker on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 6 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a shoemaker working for self at the wage of 30s per month.1,4 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Probate | His estate was probated on 31 March 1875 at Perth, Western Australia.5 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S227] Norfolk Baptisms, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9X3-5QY5
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
George Thompson 71
M, #7, b. 2 February 1825
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| |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Ingram, Northumberland, England. His occupation was shown as ag labourer.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 29 February 1848 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8; brown hair; blue eyes; prominent visage fair complexion a little tanned; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a miner; pitman on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 7 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a woodcutter working for Mr. Curtis at the wage of 30s per month.1,3 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4  |
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William Carter 81
M, #8, b. 1824, d. 1874
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 18 October 1847 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.06.1853.1,3 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 6; sandy inclined hair colour; hazel eyes; prominent visage; fair; freckled complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a butcher on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a butcher working for Messrs. Padbury & Cole at the wage of £2 per month.1,4 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.5,6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 469/1853.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034041466/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 50.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
James Smith 91
M, #9, b. 1824
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| |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Dudley, Worcestershire, England.3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 January 1848 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a baker on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7; dark brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a baker working for Convict Establishment at the wage of £5 per month without rations.1,4 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.5,6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 211.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Hirst 101
M, #10, b. 1824, d. 14 September 1856
| Name-Variation | Thomas Hirst 10 was also known as Thomas Hurst 10.1 |
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1847 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3; dark brown hair; brown eyes; oval visage; rather sallow complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a brass moulder on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 10 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Swan district as a brass-moulder working for John Smith at the wage of 10s per week.1,5 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Convict Register Acc 128 38-39 frame 322 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037088457/view
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 846/1856. Recorded as Thomas Hurst.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Henry Trott 111,2
M, #11, b. 23 October 1823, d. 6 May 1910
| Name-Variation | Thomas Henry Trott 11 was also known as Henry Thomas 11.1 |
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| Parents | His parents were Hodson Trott & Maria.3 |
| Family Link | Thomas Henry Trott 11 and James Trott 3408 were brothers. |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 29 October 1823 at St Botolph's, Boston, Lincolnshire, England.9 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing & assault in company with others and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1847 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a boatman; mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5; brown hair; blue eyes; oval visage; brown complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 11 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1852.1,10 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a mason working for D. Scott at the wage of 7s per diem.1,11 |
| Probate | His estate was probated on 16 May 1913 at Perth, Western Australia.12 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.13,14 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6600060/1910.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 372/1851.
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600060/1910. Recorded as Thomas Henry Trott.
- [S10] Death Certificate.
- [S105] FHWA Cemetery Records, online members.wags.org.au/members-data/cemetery-data.
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034221068/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9XM-MRG5
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 215.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Edward Spillett 121
M, #12, b. December 1818, d. 18 May 1870
| Name-Variation | Edward Spillett 12 was also known as Edward Spliiitt 12.1 |
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| Parents | His parents were John Spillett & Martha. |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 10 January 1819 at Eastling, Kent, England, His parents were John Spillett & Martha.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 13 March 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 6; light brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fair fresh complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a stonemason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 12 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 1 June 1850. Applied for wife, Sarah, to come 1851 - response "has no desire to join him."1,5 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the York district as a mason working for Mr. Monger at the wage of £2 per month.1,6 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.7 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S296] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973, online Ancestry.com.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235480400/…
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365119/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
William Smith 131
M, #13, b. 1825
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| Birth | He was born in 1825.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 January 1848 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3 1/4; dark brown hair; brown eyes; oval visage; fresh complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 13 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a mason's labourer working for Thomas Trott at the wage of £2 per month.1,2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of assulting a policeman and sentenced to 1 year and 50 lashes on 24 June 1851 at Fremantle, Western Australia.3 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4 |
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Robert Eley 141
M, #14, b. 23 December 1827
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| |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing a copper funnel and sentenced to 14 years on 25 February 1848 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3 1/2; dark brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sailor on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 14 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 April 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Toodyay district as a labourer working for Mr. Thomas Cooke at the wage of £1 per month.1,3 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4 |
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James Sweeney 151
M, #15, b. June 1792, d. 23 October 1853
| Name-Variation | James Sweeney 15 was also known as James Sweeny 15.1 |
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1847 at Carnarvon, Gwynedd, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8 1/4; grey hair; blue eyes; round visage; sallow complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mariner; ship's carpenter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 15 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Toodyay district as a carpenter, ship working for tba at the wage of tba.1,3 |
| Bio | James Sweeney is referenced in the book "They Kept This State Afloat" pg 264
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4,5 |
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Samuel Jackson 161
M, #16, b. 1825, d. 28 January 1873
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3; brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fresh complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sawyer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 16 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a sawyer working for self at the wage of 30s per month.1,5 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6453/1873.
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16296
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
George Postins 171
M, #17, b. 1830, d. 28 March 1905
| Name-Variation | George Postins 17 was also known as George Postans 17 also Postings, Postius.1 |
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| Parents | His father was Samuel Postans.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 20 years on 18 October 1847 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3; light brown hair; blue eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 17 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached snippet is from "Norfolk Poacher .."
He is also mentioned in "The Murray District" and "The McLarty Family of Pinjarra"
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
He also has a section in "Kwinana ..."
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.7,8,9,10,11,12 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 968/1905.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1152/1858.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 968/1905.
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130432156/…
- [S80] Ronald Richards, The McLarty Family of Pinjarra The Story of a Western Australian Pioneering Family, pg 202.
- [S43] Bevan Carter, Norfolk Poacher, pg 286.
- [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 311.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 189.
- [S307] Laurie Russell, Kwinana "Third Time Lucky", pgs 105-113.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Fletcher 181
M, #18, b. 10 April 1826, d. 8 July 1910
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Parents | His parents were Joseph Fletcher & Mary Johnson.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 19 February 1848 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8 1/2; fair hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a collier on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 18 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6,7 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2700155/1910.
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700155/1910.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77101879
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 86.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Solomon Burkett 191
M, #19, b. 1 January 1804, d. 23 February 1868
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 29 February 1848 at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 1 June 1850.4,5 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4; brown hair;light hazel eyes; oval visage; fresh fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a shepherd; labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 19 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Wellington district as a shepherd working for W.P. Clifton, Esq. at the wage of £24 per annum.1,6 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Have a look at Harvey History Online
He is also mentioned in "Shades of the Past"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.7,8 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S296] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 3833/1868 (Berkitt).
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365514/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 9.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Matthew Porteous 201
M, #20, b. October 1797, d. 14 July 1854
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of theft and sentenced to 14 years on 28 February 1848 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7 1/4; dark brown hair; grey eyes; long sharp visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a saddle; harness maker on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 20 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 April 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a Sadler working for Mr. Von Bibra at the wage of £4 per month.1,7 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.8 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Convict Register Acc 128 38-39 frame 319 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Series CO 18/File 89. AJCP Reel No: 466-467/Despatches. Half Year Return 31.12.1854 - Death Image 229.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035424337/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Stubbs 21 & 53721
M, #21, b. 22 July 1830
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 29 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5 1/2; fair hair; hazel eyes; fair; long visage; dark complexion; slight appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sawyer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 21 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Wellington district as a sawyer working for W.P. Clifton, Esq. at the wage of £3 per annum.1,3 |
| Left | Thomas Stubbs 21 & 5372 left the colony according to a letter from CG of Convicts the Colonial Secretary stating that Stubbs was lost or had absconded on 9 October 1854.4,5 |
| Convicted | Convicted of being unlawfully at large and sentenced to 6 months prison then transportation for life on 1 December 1855 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.6 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married as at 19 August 1859.6 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.6 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 5372 on 19 August 1859.6 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1862 at Guildford, Western Australia.6 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1865 at Perth, Western Australia.6 |
| Bio | The attached story is courtesy of Joanne Hyland
Also have a look at Harvey History Online for another version of his life.7 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S106] Pentonville Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813416880/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b2487454_002
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 744/1854 (frame 556) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Faulds 221
M, #22, b. 1827
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| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 28 September 1847 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4 1/2; brown hair; grey eyes; round rather flat visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; carpenter; iron moulder on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 22 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1851 at Western Australia.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.3,4 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 83.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
James Tetlow 231
M, #23, b. 1795, d. 11 June 1890
| Name-Change | James Tetlow 23 was also known as James Tetley 23. |
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| Parents | His parents were John Tetlow & Betty.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 1795 at Wardleworth, Lancashire, England.1,2 |
| Marr | He married Elizabeth Illingworth on 6 May 1830 at St Mary, Elland, Yorkshire, England.3 |
| Death | He died on 11 June 1890 at Geraldton, Western Australia, Geraldton; June 1890; paper states aged 101 - if born in 1794 then 95.1 |
| Burial | He was buried on 11 June 1890 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4,5 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 9 November 1795 at St Mary, Wardleworth, Lancashire, England.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 23 March 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: height 5' 5; light brown hair; blue eyes; thin; sharp visage; fair a little tanned complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 23 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 6 children as at 1 June 1850. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1851.6,7,8 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a mason working for Convict Establishment at the wage of 7s per diem without rations.1,9 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.10,11 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S314] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19363
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229905147/james-tetlow
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034317758/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365514/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 224.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Rodrigues 241
M, #24, b. 10 March 1824, d. 5 September 1905
| Name-Change | Thomas Rodrigues 24 was also known as Thomas Roderique 24. |
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Parents | His parents were Emanuel Rodriguez & Eliz.2 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 14 March 1824 at St Peter's Priory, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, His parents were Emanuel Rodriguez & Eliz.2 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as mariner.5 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1847 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a boatman; mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 11 1/2; light brown hair; hazel eyes; oval visage; fair; tanned complexion; moderately stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 24 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Champion Bay district as a labourer working for Colonial Assurance Company at the wage of £2 per month.1,6 |
| Free Pardon | His Free Pardon was granted on 20 December 1855 at Western Australia.7 |
| Bio | His story is told in Western Ancestor Jun 2020 pg 312-314
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.8 |
Found in These Indexes
Click on the Source No. for more information
Citations
- [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.
- [S315] Liverpool, England, Catholic Baptisms, 1741-1919, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S316] Liverpool, England, Catholic Marriages, 1754-1933, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220449401/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Martin Stone 251
M, #25, b. 11 December 1826, d. 7 May 1908
| Name-Variation | Martin Stone 25 was also known as Martin Norris 25. |
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Census_1841Eng | Martin Stone 25 appeared on the 1841 English census at Gillingham, Dorset, England. He was recorded as Martin Norris.5 |
| Convicted | Convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 5 January 1847 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7; light brown hair; grey eyes; long visage; fair complexion; middling stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 25 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 November 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a groom working for P. Marmion at the wage of £15 per annum.1,6 |
| Convicted | Convicted of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 3 months hard labour on 21 March 1851 at Fremantle, Western Australia.7 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Census_1859York | He appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John Bagshaw.8 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached compliments of Bevan Carter & Joanne Hyland
The attached chart of Martin and Emma's children is compliments of John Denman.9 |
Found in These Indexes
Click on the Source No. for more information
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1043/1857.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100011/1908.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51114833/martin-stone
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033925338/view
- [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
- [S29] Bevan Carter,Bassendean, WA.
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