James Farrelly 25761

M, #2576, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1849 at County Cavan, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer 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. 2576 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1859 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.

James Lawlor 25771

M, #2577, b. 1823, d. 18 July 1882
Name-Change James Lawlor 2577 was also known as James Lawler 2577. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 18 July 1882 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 19 July 1882 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a shop and sentenced to 7 years on 22 January 1847 at 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 painter 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. 2577 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 21 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11472/1882.

James Anderson 25781

M, #2578, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering a dwelling and sentenced to 7 years on 13 March 1851 at County Donegal, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 2578 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 March 1855 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.

John Cowen 25791

M, #2579, b. 1810

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1850 at County Down, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widowed 3 chn as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brushmaker on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2579 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesBreaking
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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.

Christopher Huridane 25801

M, #2580, b. 1827, d. circa 31 May 1889
Name-Change Christopher Huridane 2580 was also known as Christopher Huredine 2580. 
Name-Change Christopher Huridane 2580 was also known as Christopher Haradine 2580.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died circa 31 May 1889 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 349/1889 (Hurdene.)1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery & assault and sentenced to 7 years on 21 June 1849 at Drogheda, County Louth, 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. Married Delila Tetlow.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 2580 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 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)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Sep 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.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3126677

William Murphy 25811

M, #2581, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 16 October 1850 at Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 2581 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 29 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of E Hammersly.2 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited11 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Reilly 25821

M, #2582, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1852 at County Waterford, 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 tailor on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2582 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited30 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 Thacker 25831

M, #2583, b. 1804, d. 26 April 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
DeathHe died on 26 April 1862 at Guildford, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 13 August 1850 at County Dublin, 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. 2583 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69136256
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1984/1862.

Owen Griffiths 25841

M, #2584, b. 1829, d. 4 September 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 4 September 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 September 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 14 years on 5 February 1853 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.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 sailor 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. 2584 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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: 14165/1886.

Andrew Glendening 25851

M, #2585, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money from a till and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1847 at Fermanagh, 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 brushmaker on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2585 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1853 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 Edited30 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.

Thomas Manion 25861

M, #2586, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 17 January 1848 at County Galway, 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. 2586 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 16 January 1855 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.

John Joseph Coyne 25871

M, #2587, b. 1834, d. 6 July 1912
Name-Change John Joseph Coyne 2587 was also known as John Cayne 2587.1 

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John Coyne 2587 (Photo: The Fogotten Years pg 105, Original Neville Watson)
Parents His parents were Martin Coyne & Mary Walsh.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834 at Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.1 
MarrHe married Catherine Cosgrove on 4 May 1864 at Irishtown, Northam, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 6 July 1912 at Northam, Western Australia.4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.4,7
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep and sentenced to 7 years on 17 March 1849 at County Galway, 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 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. 2587 on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Fame Carmen Lawrence, former Premier of WA is one of his descendants. See Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia
Bio He is one of the major figures in "The Forgotten Years"

He is also in the William & Catherine Watson History and Family Tree.

Mentioned in Goomalling a Backward Glance.

Mentioned in "A Century of Reardons."8,9,10,11 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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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: 4900067/1912.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2125/1864.
  4. [S40] Northam Cemetery, online northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212603793
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900067/1912.
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237197873/…
  8. [S35] Barbara Sewell, Goomalling A Backward Glance, pg 59.
  9. [S50] Ross Watson, The Forgotten Years.
  10. [S119] Clyde Watson, William & Catherine Watson History and Family Tree.
  11. [S377] Lyle V. Murphy, A Century of Reardons, pg 14 - 18.

Michael Behan 25881

M, #2588, b. 1813

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 22 March 1849 at County Galway, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2588 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 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 Edited30 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 Joice 25891

M, #2589, b. 1813
Name-Change John Joice 2589 was also known as John Joyce 2589.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1813 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 22 March 1849 at County Galway, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd 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. 2589 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of James William Broun.2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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/…

Thomas Butler 25901

M, #2590, b. 1810

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BirthHe was born in 1810 at County Galway, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 28 March 1849 at County Galway, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2590 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Butler (himself).2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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/…

Stephen O'Neill 25911

M, #2591, b. 1830
Name-Change Stephen O'Neill 2591 was also known as Stephen O'Neil 2591.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 22 March 1849 at County Galway, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2591 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA in January 1856.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

William Magrath 25921

M, #2592, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep and sentenced to 7 years on 19 March 1849 at County Galway, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 August 1853. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1855.2,3 
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. 2592 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesAnimal Related
Last Edited26 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043603575/view
  3. [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-2054387112/view

Thomas Higgins 25931

M, #2593, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 27 August 1849 at County Galway, 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. 2593 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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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 Mooney 25941

M, #2594, b. 1832, d. 20 January 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 20 January 1882 at Irwin, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 20 January 1882 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep and sentenced to 7 years on 19 March 1849 at County Galway, Ireland.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. 2594 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesAnimal Related
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11228/1882.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4725

Michael McGough 25951

M, #2595, b. 1817, d. 1872

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Family LinkMichael McGough 2595 is highly likely to be the father of Patrick McGough 2596
BirthHe was born in 1817 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died in 1872 at Guildford Road, Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep with intent to steal and sentenced to 7 years on 10 April 1849 at County Galway, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 August 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn 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. 2595 on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 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 
AccomplicePatrick McGough 2596

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FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited26 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6294/1872.

Patrick McGough 25961

M, #2596, b. 1837, d. 24 September 1905

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Family LinkMichael McGough 2595 is highly likely to be the father of Patrick McGough 2596. 
Parents His father was Michael McGough.2 
BirthHe was born in 1837 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 24 September 1905 at Perth, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep with intent to steal and sentenced to 7 years on 10 April 1849 at County Galway, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 30 August 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853. Married Bridget Gorman5.5.1866 Perth.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2596 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 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 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Davis.6 
AccompliceMichael McGough 2595

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited26 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2267/1905.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2267/1905.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33515266
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

William Barry 25971

M, #2597, b. 1830, d. 4 May 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 4 May 1900 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 128.3 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 26 July 1849 at County Galway, 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 semi-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. 2597 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Joseph Hunter.5 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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/23836804
  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: 1660/1900.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Patrick Mannion 25981

M, #2598, b. 1834, d. 18 August 1888
Name-Change Patrick Mannion 2598 was also known as Patrick Morrison 2598. 
Name-Change Patrick Mannion 2598 was also known as Patrick Manion 2598.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 18 August 1888 at Kojonup, Western Australia, suicide.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 22 October 1849 at County Galway, 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. 2598 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Kane 2109

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited24 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1888 pg 159.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32710872
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 489/1888.

Michael Leahy 25991

M, #2599, b. 1833, d. 4 July 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1901 at Parkside, South Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing butter and sentenced to 7 years on 1 November 1849 at County Galway, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 August 1853. Married Ellen Crawley 28.12.1860 Perth RC.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 30 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2599 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 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 per SS Alexandra on 6 February 1864.1,5 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited4 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. [S312] Police Reports to the Coroner - City Coroner and Successors 1879-1967, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915, Nor H Book: 278 Page: 447.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159892122/michael-leahy
  5. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Michael Nowlan 26001

M, #2600, b. 1833, d. 28 January 1878
Name-Change Michael Nowlan 2600 was also known as Michael Nolan 2600. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 28 January 1878 at Williams, Western Australia, in bush.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 22 June 1849 at County Kildare, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 2600 on 30 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited16 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106306316/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9588/1878. Recorded as Michael Nolan.