John Morris 28511

M, #2851, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 7 November 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2851 on 5 April 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited15 Jan 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 Joachim 28521

M, #2852, b. 1810
Name-Change John Joachim 2852 was also known as Antonia Joachim 2852.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
ConvictedConvicted of night poaching and sentenced to 10 years on 30 March 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 married 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. 2852 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesAnimal Related
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.

Robert Whitehead 28531

M, #2853, b. 1825, d. 19 April 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 19 April 1856 at Bunbury, Western Australia, reg: 793/1856 general debility.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 17 December 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 plasterer 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. 2853 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited10 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-2043257063/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

Henry Kimber 28541

M, #2854, b. 1830, d. 16 March 1867
Name-Change Henry Kimber 2854 was also known as Henry Kember 2854. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 16 March 1867 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously killing a mare and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1850 at Reading, Berkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 2854 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7323 on 9 October 1863.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 9 October 1863 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5,6 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesAnimal Related
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=21641
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043727432/view
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232508892/henry-kimber
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3366830

Thomas Stephens 28551

M, #2855, b. 1832
Name-Change Thomas Stephens 2855 was also known as Thomas Stevens 2855.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1850 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a porter 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. 2855 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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.

Joseph Bennett 28561

M, #2856, b. 1809, d. 25 July 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
DeathHe died on 25 July 1854 at Capel Road, Bunbury, Western Australia, reg: 690/1854 killed by tree branch.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10yrs and sentenced to 10 years on 20 July 1850 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 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. 2856 on 5 April 1854.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035424337/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

William Burns 28571

M, #2857, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny in a dwelling and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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. 2857 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for per Rangatire on 7 October 1864.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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.

George Richardson 28581

M, #2858, b. 1826, d. 7 July 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 7 July 1893 at Parkside, South Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent to murder and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1850 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason 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. 2858 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rioting | 2 weeks and sentenced to (an unknown value) on 22 March 1862 at Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide, South Australia.3 
Bio Some notes on George compliments of Marcia Watson.4

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited30 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. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915, Nor H Book 211 Page 83.
  3. [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJX-Z98K
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

George Biggerstaff 28591

M, #2859, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1849 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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. 2859 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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.

Samuel Dowsett 28601

M, #2860, b. 1829, d. 25 March 1893
Name-Change Samuel Dowsett 2860 was also known as Samuel Dawsett 2860. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
MarrHe married Eliza Carren in 1856 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
DeathHe died on 25 March 1893 at Wandering, Western Australia.1 
BurialHe was buried at Wandering Cemetery, Wandering, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 March 1850 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2860 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited13 Jul 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: 934/1856. Recorded as Samuel Dowsett.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190045314/…

Thomas Moore 28611

M, #2861, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
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 butcher sheep shearer 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. 2861 on 5 April 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854. Applied to marry 20.1.1855.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceEdward French 2850

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ShipSea Park Convict 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1050 (frame 634)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph Easton 28621

M, #2862, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 March 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant 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. 2862 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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 Crossan 28631

M, #2863, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of mobbing & robbery and sentenced to 18 years on 5 May 1848 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 2863 on 5 April 1854.1 
LeftJohn Crossan 2863 left the colony byr escaping on 5 October 1854.1,2,3,4 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Other CrimesOther
Last Edited21 Nov 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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b2487454_002
  3. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Smith 28641

M, #2864, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others and sentenced to 10 years on 24 July 1850 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a glazier 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 1 chd 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. 2864 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio List on pg 145 of "Rica's Stories" as being involved in the building of Buckland.2 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.
  2. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 145.

Timothy Toy 28651

M, #2865, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 30 March 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 tinman 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. 2865 on 5 April 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria on 28 August 1874.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Johnson 28661

M, #2866, b. 1812
Name-Change William Johnson 2866 was also known as Charles Smith 2866.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 May 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carrier 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 4 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2866 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
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 Eyles 28671

M, #2867, b. 1824, d. 4 July 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 5 July 1902 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 March 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 5 April 1854. Married Ellen Holden.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coach plater 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. 2867 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213980248/…

Jonathan Coe 28681

M, #2868, b. 1829, d. 8 September 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 8 September 1885 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 8 September 1885 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 8 April 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 5 April 1854. Married Mary Ann Gallagher 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoeing smith 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. 2868 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mention of pg 231 of "A Brand on His Coat."4 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited27 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19127
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206101435/jonathan-coe
  4. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 231.

Edward Lennon 28691

M, #2869, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & stealing a boat (court martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 3 August 1850 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 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. 2869 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Theft CrimesStealing
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 Mercey 28701

M, #2870, b. 1820, d. 28 July 1887

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Parents His parents were John Mercy & Hannah.2 
BirthHe was born in 1820 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 9 April 1820 at St Briavels, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, His parents were John Mercy & Hannah.2 
MarrHe married Mary Ann Powell on 21 October 1839 at Awre, Gloucestershire, England. Daughter of Samuel Powell.3 
MarrHe married Mary Moore on 14 January 1861 at Wanerenooka Mine, Northampton, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 28 July 1887 at Northampton, Western Australia.1,5 
BurialHe was buried at Gwalla Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.5,6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Dean Forest, Gloucestershire, England. His occupation was shown as blacksmith.7 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at County Prison, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. His occupation was shown as blacksmith.8 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2870 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 1 chd as at 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Haddock Fennell 2875

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited14 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. [S338] Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S349] Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1829/1862. Recorded as William Marcey.
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=30683
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222539172/william-mercy
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Davies 28711

M, #2871, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of counting house breaking & stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith's 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. 2871 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 12 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

Robert Shenton 28721

M, #2872, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 March 1850 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2872 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
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.

James Lucas 28731

M, #2873, b. 1827, d. 30 July 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 30 July 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 3989/1868.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 21 May 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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. 2873 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 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Breckles 2874
AccompliceErnest Gooch 2880

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited21 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.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206273640/james-lucas

James Breckles 28741

M, #2874, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 21 May 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 5 April 1854.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2874 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 unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Lucas 2873
AccompliceErnest Gooch 2880

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited21 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.

William Haddock Fennell 28751

M, #2875, b. 1815, d. 14 October 1886

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William Fennell 2875 (Photo: sisco54di)
BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 14 October 1886 at Busselton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Busselton Pioneer Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 married 1 chd as at 5 April 1854. Married Caroline Hutton 1867 York. Son of William.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. 2875 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Mercey 2870

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited14 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/66036497
  3. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182129599/…