Frederick Davis 24761

M, #2476, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 1 July 1851 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; soldier on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Mountjoy prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2476 on 30 August 1853.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 December 1863 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.

William Liddle 24771

M, #2477, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 8 October 1851 at Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter; soldier on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Mountjoy prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2477 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 October 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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Last Edited28 Nov 2022

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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.

Josiah Penny 24781

M, #2478, b. 1824, d. 1 January 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 1 January 1876 at Fremantle, Western Australia, committed suicide.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 21 April 1852 at Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; butcher; soldier on 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2478 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9461 on 2 October 1867.3 
ConvictedConvicted of unlawful wounding and sentenced to 3 years on 2 October 1867 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3,4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1870 at Western Australia.3 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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Last Edited12 May 2023

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2975366
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3748689

William Studgeon 24791

M, #2479, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 5 years on 27 February 1852 at Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a musician; soldier on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Mountjoy prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2479 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPhoebe Dunbar Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited28 Nov 2022

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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.

Patrick Sullivan 24801

M, #2480, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 1 November 1849 at County Kerry, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a matmaker on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2480 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited27 Nov 2022

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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.

William McDonagh 24811

M, #2481, b. 1823, d. 20 August 1875
Name-Change William McDonagh 2481 was also known as William McDonough 2481. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 20 August 1875 at Toodyay, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Old Newcastle Public Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1849 at Kings County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 August 1853. Applied for wife to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1857.4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Mountjoy prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2481 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited7 Apr 2024

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2974722
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196572640/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004210/view
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054388646/view

Phillip Reilly 24821

M, #2482, b. 1832, d. 11 October 1901

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Phillip Reilly 2482 (Photo: Noelene Withers)
BirthHe was born in 1832 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 11 October 1901 at Busselton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Busselton Pioneer Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of attacking a dwelling and sentenced to 14 years on 17 October 1851 at County Waterford, Ireland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2482 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24761162
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199883955/philip-reilly

Michael Daley 24831

M, #2483, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 6 March 1849 at County Clare, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2483 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited26 Nov 2024

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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.

John Steward 24841

M, #2484, b. 1821, d. 11 May 1903
Name-Change John Steward 2484 was also known as John Stuart 2484. 
Name-Change John Steward 2484 was also known as John Stewart 2484.1 

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Parents His parents were James Stewart & Eleanor Dewyer.2 
BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
MarrHe married Johanna Hannagan/Hourigan on 24 January 1846 at Knocklong and Glenbrohane, County Limerick, Ireland.3 
DeathHe died on 11 May 1903 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1849 at County Limerick, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 30 August 1853. Applied for wife Joanna nee Hannigan to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1854. She arrived per Dolphin 6.11.1857. Son of William & Helen nee Dwyer.7,8 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2484 on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Research His birth year is a bit uncertain. His Character Book entry would suggest that he was born around 1830 which would make him 16 when he got married. The mge looks solid so it is likely the he was born closer to 1821 as suggested by his death registration. 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 Aug 2024

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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: 2786/1903.
  3. [S230] Ireland Catholic Baptisms, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37787511
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2786/1903.
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035423030/view
  8. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054386334/view

Quinlan Leary 24851

M, #2485, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 11 October 1849 at County Kerry, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2485 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited27 Nov 2022

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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.

John Kennedy 24861

M, #2486, b. 1835
Name-Change John Kennedy 2486 was also known as John Kenedy 2486.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 7 years . on 11 March 1851 at County Kerry, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2486 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of G Boyle.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 December 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 Oct 2024

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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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Patrick Cafferkey 24871

M, #2487, b. 1818
Name-Change Patrick Cafferkey 2487 was also known as Patrick Caffrekey 2487.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing & larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 8 March 1851 at County Mayo, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2487 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited27 Nov 2022

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  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.

Daniel McVeagh 24881

M, #2488, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 24 October 1851 at County Armagh, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2488 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in October 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 Nov 2022

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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.

Simon Clanchy 24891

M, #2489, b. 1828, d. 26 February 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 26 February 1854 at Guildford, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 21 June 1849 at County Clare, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2489 on 30 August 1853.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited14 Sep 2024

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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, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Samuel Riordan 24901

M, #2490, b. 1829, d. 26 March 1891
Name-Change Samuel Riordan 2490 was also known as Samuel Reardon 2490. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 26 March 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Paralysis (unusual name and the age is a very good fit.)2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 27 March 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 24 October 1849 at County Clare, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2490 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited12 May 2023

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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/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 196/1891.

Daniel Hogan 24911

M, #2491, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 21 June 1849 at County Clare, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2491 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 Nov 2022

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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.

John Ruane 24921

M, #2492, b. 1829, d. 26 February 1907

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 26 February 1907 at Murchison, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Lawlers Cemetery, Agnew, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 16 June 1849 at County Clare, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2492 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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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. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/253579488
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4500004/1907.

Martin McMahon 24931

M, #2493, b. 1829, d. 11 August 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 11 August 1896 at Parkside, South Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of killing 2 sheep and sentenced to 7 years on 16 June 1849 at County Clare, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853. Married Ellen Breen 2.6.1859 York.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2493 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 6 February 1864.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesAnimal Related
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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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. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915, Nor H Book 237 Page 129.

Patrick Burke 24941

M, #2494, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 16 June 1849 at County Clare, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2494 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 Nov 2022

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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.

John Leahy 24951

M, #2495, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 March 1849 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Newgate prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2495 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited29 Nov 2022

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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.

James Barry 24961

M, #2496, b. 1828, d. 16 September 1853

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 16 September 1853 at Fremantle, Western Australia, at anchor off Fremantle.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money & brogues and sentenced to 7 years on 2 October 1849 at County Cork, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 2 June 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 June 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 June 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar leaving from Kingston, County Dublin, Ireland, on 2 June 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison. He died while the ship was at anchor off Fremantle. Probably not allowed to disembark as he had typhus.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2496 on 2 June 1853.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 Nov 2022

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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. [S5] Australian Convict Transportation Registers – Other Fleets & Ships, 1791-1868, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728075871/findingaid#nla-obj-728081452, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2308603007/view

James Brandon 24971

M, #2497, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 16 June 1849 at County Clare, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2497 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPhoebe Dunbar Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 Nov 2022

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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.

Michael Buckley 24981

M, #2498, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & obtaining money under false pretences and sentenced to 7 years on 21 March 1850 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2498 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Clerk at the Port Gregory Depot, miner.2 

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ShipPhoebe Dunbar Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited26 Nov 2024

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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. [S385] Port Gregory Convict Depot - Information Sheets.

Michael Hamilton 24991

M, #2499, b. 1830, d. 29 November 1908

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Parents His parents were William Hamilton & Aug Bargmish.2 
BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 29 November 1908 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 219.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 March 1849 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2499 on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.5

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Aug 2023

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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: 1600145/1908.
  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: 1600145/1908.
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Cornelius Connors 25001

M, #2500, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 25 June 1849 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Phoebe Dunbar arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2500 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPhoebe Dunbar Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited29 Nov 2022

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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.