Matthew Watts 29011

M, #2901, b. 1814, d. 7 June 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 7 June 1854 at Fremantle, Western Australia, dysentry.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse breaker 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. 2901 on 5 April 1854.1 

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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.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036169450/view

William Morton 29021

M, #2902, b. 1828, d. 10 July 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 10 July 1856 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, hanged for murder of R Fitzgerald.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 11 July 1856 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (court martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 24 July 1849 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 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; soldier 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. 2902 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Details of his crimes can be found on pg 7 of "Legal Executions."4 
Research CWA has the hanging taking place in York which appears to be wrong. 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
DeathExecuted in WA
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited5 Dec 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/3177150
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 7.

Isaac Parfitt 29031

M, #2903, b. 1824, d. 16 December 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 16 December 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 15 years on 23 October 1848 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coal hawker 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 2 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. 2903 on 5 April 1854.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited13 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3241585
  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: 2021/1899. Recorded as Isaac Parford.

George May 29041

M, #2904, b. 1821, d. 15 November 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 15 November 1880 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 15 November 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny by a servant and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1850 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 5 April 1854. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.157.4,5 
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. 2904 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research East Perth cemetery has his death on 15th Nov 1880 and not 26th as in CWA. 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited15 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 10711/1880.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004210/view
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054388646/view

John Horton 29051

M, #2905, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1850 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gas fitter 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. 2905 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1855 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.

Robert Heather 29061

M, #2906, b. 1824, d. November 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died in November 1859 at Goomberline, Northam, Western Australia, snake bite.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 28 November 1849 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 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. 2906 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 March 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2932003

John Stanley 29071

M, #2907, b. 1820, d. 26 October 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 26 October 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1023/1857 ruptured blood vessell.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 20 March 1850 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 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. 2907 on 5 April 1854.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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-2044004985/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1023/1857.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 910 (frame 198) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Willis 29081

M, #2908, b. 1801

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BirthHe was born in 1801.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1850 at Wisbech, 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 married 3 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. 2908 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 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.

John Hutchinson 29091

M, #2909, b. 1825, d. 12 December 1913

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 12 December 1913 at Picton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Picton Cemetery, Picton, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 3 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 married 1 chd as at 5 April 1854. Applied for wife & chd to come to WA 1/2 yr 30/6/1858.1,5 
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. 2909 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited15 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/158871975
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600176/1913.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183610688/…
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054389001/view

George Walker 29101

M, #2910, b. 1800, d. 13 May 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1800.1 
DeathHe died on 13 May 1892 at Toodyay, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to life on 27 February 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.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. 2910 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited8 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. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 398/1892.

George Wright 29111

M, #2911, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of a stack of wheat and sentenced to 15 years on 11 July 1849 at York, Yorkshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2911 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong place for the trial. 

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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.

James Folland 29121

M, #2912, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 16 March 1850 at Exeter, Devon, England.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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2912 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 26 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Norman 2740

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited19 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.

Samuel Greaves 29131

M, #2913, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of malicious wounding to resist arrest and sentenced to 10 years on 20 March 1850 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2913 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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.

Charles Kay 29141

M, #2914, b. 1824, d. 31 March 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 31 March 1863 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 April 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a packer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2914 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited13 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Pinnington 29151

M, #2915, b. 1832
Name-Change William Pinnington 2915 was also known as William Pennington 2915.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a money order and sentenced to 10 years on 30 March 1850 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a domestic 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2915 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of J H Monger Jnr.2 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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/…

Henry Betts 29161

M, #2916, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 30 March 1850 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brewers 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2916 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 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.

Charles Elmes 29171

M, #2917, b. 1822, d. 20 May 1892
Name-Change Charles Elmes 2917 was also known as Charles Elwes 2917. 
Name-Change Charles Elmes 2917 was also known as Charles Eleves 2917.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1892 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 20 May 1892 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1850 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2917 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 7 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 362/1892. Recorded as Charles Elmes.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76456325

Edward Hiddle 29181

M, #2918, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shop keeper 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2918 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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.

Andrew Reynolds 29191

M, #2919, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1850 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoe maker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2919 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1855 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.

Gavin Scott 29201

M, #2920, b. 1827, d. 8 October 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 8 October 1859 at Depot Hospital, Toodyay, Western Australia, Dropsy.3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 22 April 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 groom 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2920 on 5 April 1854.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited8 Dec 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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=850337
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044217012/view
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 760 (frame 363) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Vallaley 29211

M, #2921, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 13 May 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2921 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in July 1856 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.

John Burgess 29221

M, #2922, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 1 July 1850 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2922 on 5 April 1854.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 1 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying 1887 Perth but there are no sources to support that. A John Burgess does die in Perth in 1877 but EP cemetery have him as a Ship Sergeant & Teamster which doesn't fit this man even though the age is close. A bit of a quandry! 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 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.

Theodore Johnson 29231

M, #2923, b. 1827, d. 8 April 1854
Name-Change Theodore Johnson 2923 was also known as Theodore Johnston 2923.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 8 April 1854 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, pneunomia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 1850 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. 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 labourer on 5 April 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2923 on 5 April 1854.1 
Bio The attached bio is compliments of Marcia Watson.4

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited5 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036169450/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Superintendent Orders, 1850 - 1854 (So1 - So3)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Negus 29241

M, #2924, b. 1830, d. 28 February 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1877 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 28 February 1877 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of a stack of straw and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1850 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2924 on 5 April 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited13 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9188/1877.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials Deaths 1843-1935.

Henry Wendon 29251

M, #2925, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sea Park arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 April 1854. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2925 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 8 March 1856 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Dixey 2926

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ShipSea Park Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited13 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.