Matthew Townsend 28261

M, #2826, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 26 March 1850 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ag labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2826 on 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Gutteridge 2791
AccompliceCharles Claydon 2817

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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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 McDonald 28271

M, #2827, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1849 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason lab on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2827 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited3 Dec 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 White 28281

M, #2828, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 February 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2828 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited1 Feb 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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 243.

Peter Cassidy 28291

M, #2829, b. 1831, d. 22 December 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 22 December 1875 at Mr Osborne's residence, Perth, Western Australia, Natural Causes.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 23 December 1875 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 27 March 1850 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2829 on 5 April 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceEdwin Deer 2784

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2975313

William Stiff 28301

M, #2830, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1850 at Bath, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2830 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Dec 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 Price 28311

M, #2831, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge and sentenced to 10 years on 2 March 1850 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2831 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited13 Feb 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.

James Stewart 28321

M, #2832, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1849 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2832 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited23 Apr 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.

George Martin 28331

M, #2833, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 3 January 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2833 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited4 Dec 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 Rogers 28341

M, #2834, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 February 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2834 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in September 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 Dec 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 Cook 28351

M, #2835, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1850 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass finisher on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2835 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 Dec 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.

Henry Murphy 28361

M, #2836, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1849 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2836 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited4 Dec 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 Frewin 28371

M, #2837, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 4 February 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2837 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited4 Dec 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 Royle 28381

M, #2838, b. 1822, d. 21 November 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 21 November 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1009/1857 tuberculocis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 30 March 1850 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2838 on 5 April 1854.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited9 Dec 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004985/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

Thomas Bentley 28391

M, #2839, b. 1811, d. 1884
Name-Change Thomas Bentley 2839 was also known as Thomas Bently 2839.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at England.1 
DeathHe died in 1884 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 30 March 1850 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a limeburner on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2839 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of S S Parker.3 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."4 

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York Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12647/1884.
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  4. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 25.

John Kidner 28401

M, #2840, b. 1832, d. 16 November 1911
Name-Change John Kidner 2840 was also known as John Kinder 2840.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Somerset, England.1 
DeathHe died on 16 November 1911 at Claremont, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a sheep and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1850 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a masons labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2840 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

James Crix 28411

M, #2841, b. 1822, d. 26 May 1884
Name-Change James Crix 2841 was also known as James Green 2841.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 26 May 1884 at Colonial Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 27 May 1884 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 27 November 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2841 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4236 on 1 July 1857.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 4 years on 1 July 1857 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3,4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1860 at Western Australia.3 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1861 at Western Australia.3 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19095
  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/66007245

Thomas Bland 28421

M, #2842, b. 1820, d. 25 May 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Northamptonshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1881 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Phthisis.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 May 1881 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1850 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2842 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Thomas married Emma Brazley in 1883. Her mother was aboriginal. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
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. [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: 10965/1881.

Alexander Scott 28431

M, #2843, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coach builder on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2843 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Robert Clune on 7 June 1856.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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.

James Hendrie 28441

M, #2844, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging & uttering and sentenced to 10 years on 14 March 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a commission traveller on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2844 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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.

John French 28451

M, #2845, b. 1821, d. 8 January 1855

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 8 January 1855 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, spinal apoplexy.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2845 on 5 April 1854.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042387207/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1177 (frame 639)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Smith 28461

M, #2846, b. 1814, d. 12 February 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 12 February 1859 at Albany, Western Australia, reg: 1226/1859.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 17 August 1846 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cook on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2846 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited30 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 4
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 4
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

James Ward 28471

M, #2847, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854. Granted permission to marry Arah Bond 1/2yr return 31.12.1855.2,3 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2847 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043604728/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1906 (frame 777)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Carr 28481

M, #2848, b. 1827, d. 24 May 1908
Name-Change William Carr 2848 was also known as Michael William Carr 2848. 

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Parents His father was Michael William Carr.2 
BirthHe was born in 1827 at London, England.1 
DeathHe died on 24 May 1908 at Subiaco, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BC 198.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 8 April 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia. The attached images are from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,6
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 5 April 1854.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2848 on 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Griffiths 1448

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited31 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: 5900030/1908.
  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: 5900030/1908. Recorded as Michael William Carr.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37562642
  6. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 766.

Charles Jay 28491

M, #2849, b. 1818, d. 1899
Name-Change Charles Jay 2849 was also known as Charles Ley 2849.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at England.1 
DeathHe died in 1899 at Northam, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 20 July 1850 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2849 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Charles Jay (himself).3 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1441/1899.
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Edward French 28501

M, #2850, b. 1824, d. 25 May 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Messing, Essex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1875 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Cancer.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 May 1875 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 March 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2850 on 5 April 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854. Married Mary Leahy 15.4.1863 York C/E. Son of William.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Robert Hardy.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Moore 2861
Research CWA have him dying 8.7.1875 Fremantle lunatic asylum but the East Perth cemetery details look more plausible. 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited17 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. [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: 8517/1875.
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…