Peter Temperley 29511

M, #2951, b. 1811, d. 6 November 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at Manley, Cheshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 6 November 1859 at Swan, Western Australia, infammation of the bowels.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 29 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a calico printer on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2951 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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 (C22-C23) No. 828 (frame 374) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Daniel Bickerdyke 29521

M, #2952, b. 1823, d. 7 November 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 7 November 1863 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery and sentenced to life on 13 March 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miller & baker on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2952 on 7 August 1854.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited13 May 2023

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, Jork Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2341/1863.

Robert Green 29531

M, #2953, b. 1824, d. 1 May 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 1 May 1864 at Callila, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 9 March 1848 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2953 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited13 May 2023

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/.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2494/1864.

Edward William Cooke 29541

M, #2954, b. 1828, d. 30 December 1866
Name-Change Edward William Cooke 2954 was also known as Edward William Cook 2954.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 30 December 1866 at Northam, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 25 March 1848 at Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854. Granted permission to marry 31.6.1855. Married Eliza Lyons 11.6.1855 Guildford.3,4 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2954 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Shades of the Past."5 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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-2043727432/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042387590/view
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1460 (frame 669)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 44.

John Clarke 29551

M, #2955, b. 1826, d. 21 December 1854
Name-Change John Clarke 2955 was also known as John Clark 2955.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 December 1854 at Guildford, Western Australia, drowned.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge and sentenced to life on 5 December 1846 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2955 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 969 (frame 619)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Wilding 29561

M, #2956, b. 1815, d. 24 April 1900

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Thomas Wilding 2956 (Photo: Northam An Avon Valley History)
Parents His parents were John Wilding & Ann Bowen.2 
BirthHe was born in 1815 at Radnorshire, Wales.1 
DeathHe died on 24 April 1900 at Mokine, Northam, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 25 March 1848 at Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2956 on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story can be found in "Shades of the Past"

He is mentioned numberous times in "Northam ..."

The attached story is from "Norfolk Poacher."7,8,9

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited28 Jun 2023

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: 1438/1900.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211873712
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1438/1900.
  5. [S16] Burial Records, Cemeteries 2000.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188279900/…
  7. [S61] Donald S Garden, Northam An Avon Valley History.
  8. [S43] Bevan Carter, Norfolk Poacher, pg 294.
  9. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 43-55.

Daniel Murphy 29571

M, #2957, b. 1820, d. 14 December 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 14 December 1891 at York Hospital, York, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 14 April 1848 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2957 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited13 May 2023

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/148590046
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 879/1891.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

James Newbury 29581

M, #2958, b. 1822, d. 29 September 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Dawlish, Devon, England.1 
DeathHe died on 29 September 1866 at Howrah, Bengal, India.2 
ConvictedConvicted of blackmail threatening to accuse a person of an unnatural crime and sentenced to 20 years on 26 October 1846 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a valet on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2958 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited6 Dec 2022

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. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, Vol 1 pg 141.

George Barker 29591

M, #2959, b. 16 June 1816, d. 8 September 1874

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BirthHe was born on 16 June 1816 at Barking, Essex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 8 September 1874 at Guildford, Western Australia, reg: 8084/1874.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 8 September 1874 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 20 years on 1 February 1847 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a silk painter on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2959 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the death in 1871 but Trove and WA BDMs have it 1874. 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

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/65962189
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, Vol 1 pg 35.
  5. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

George Albert 29601

M, #2960, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 31 July 1847 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2960 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited6 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Thomas Mabury 29611

M, #2961, b. 1822, d. 24 March 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 24 March 1873 at Bunbury, Western Australia, Depot.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 27 March 1847 at Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coal miner on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2961 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited13 May 2023

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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6517/1873.

Thomas Mayo 29621

M, #2962, b. 1823, d. circa 6 November 1886
Name-Change Thomas Mayo 2962 was also known as Thomas Letterwaite 2962.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died circa 6 November 1886 at Guildford, Western Australia, reg: 14301/1886.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 6 November 1886 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 31 July 1847 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2962 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Margaret Weston of Sydney.4

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

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. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.
  4. [S88] Margaret Weston,Sydney, NSW.

William Ramsey 29631

M, #2963, b. 1826, d. 5 February 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Hamstead Road, London, London, England.1 
DeathHe died on 5 February 1873 at Toodyay, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 16 August 1847 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2963 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 15 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited4 Aug 2023

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: 6507/1873.

William Lewis 29641

M, #2964, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815 at Marlybone, Hampshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 30 years on 19 October 1846 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2964 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited6 Dec 2022

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 Fletcher 29651

M, #2965, b. 1823, d. May 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died in May 1901 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1847 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woolcomber on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2965 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
LeftGeorge Fletcher 2965 left the colony for SA per CW Bradley on 10 March 1857.4 
Bio He appears to have fallen foul of laws in SA designed to keep WA convicts out of SA even after they could lawfully travel.

See attached from Marcia Watson.5

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited29 Jul 2023

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. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, Vol 2 pg 68.
  3. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, Qtr: Jun 1901 District: Halifax Vol: 9a Page: 310 Name: George Fletcher.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66004774
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Ayres 29661

M, #2966, b. 1826, d. 4 April 1918

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Ayres Family with William on the right (Photo: ejedriaanse)
BirthHe was born in 1826 at Berkshire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 9 July 1826 at Bray, Berkshire, England, as.2 
DeathHe died on 4 April 1918 at Buln Buln, Drouin, Victoria.1,3 
BurialHe was buried at Drouin West Cemetery, Drouin West, Victoria.4
Census_1841EngWilliam Ayres 2966 appeared on the 1841 English census at Cookham, Berkshire, England.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a mare and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1847 at Abingdon, Berkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a teamsman on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2966 on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Swallow on 10 May 1857.1 
Research CWA has the wrong crime. 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 Jan 2024

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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/120990646
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211642293/william-ayres
  5. [S2] 1841 England Census viewed on Ancestry.com., online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

John Bryan 29671

M, #2967, b. 1819, d. 19 July 1896
Name-Change John Bryan 2967 was also known as John Clarke 2967.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 July 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 4 August 1847 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watchmaker on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2967 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited13 May 2023

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: 1510/1896.

John Donovan 29681

M, #2968, b. 1829, d. 12 April 1901
Name-Change John Donovan 2968 was also known as James Fitzpatrick Donovan 2698. 
Name-Change John Donovan 2968 was also known as James Leary 2968.1 

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James F Donovan 2968 (Photo: karenhawkins13 Ancestry)
Parents His parents were Dennis Donovan & Mary Leary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1829 at Southwark, London, England.1 
DeathHe died on 12 April 1901 at Karridale, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karridale Cemetery, Karridale, Western Australia.5,6
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a coat and sentenced to 7 years on 6 July 1846 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.7 
PardonHis was granted a Pardon on 20 August 1848 at Woolwich, London, England.8 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 23 October 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2968 on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854. Granted permission to marry 31.12.1856. Married Elizabeth Drysdale 27.5.1856 Busselton.1,9 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong crime. 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited27 Jan 2024

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: 2421/1901.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24729601
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2421/1901. Recorded as James Fitzpatrick Donovan.
  5. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181866421/…
  7. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812816900/view
  8. [S143] Warrior Hulk Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1071277554/view
  9. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037088734/view

Benjamin Morrish 29691

M, #2969, b. 1826, d. 18 April 1860
Name-Change Benjamin Morrish 2969 was also known as Benjamin Norrish 2969. 
Name-Change Benjamin Morrish 2969 was also known as William Davis 2969.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at London, London, England.1 
DeathHe died on 18 April 1860 at Albany, Western Australia, reg: 1466/1860.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 15 years on 25 July 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2969 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited7 Dec 2022

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.

John Clarke 29701

M, #2970, b. 1813, d. 10 May 1871
Name-Change John Clarke 2970 was also known as Jonathan Dale 2970. 
Name-Change John Clarke 2970 was also known as John Clark 2970. 
Name-Change John Clarke 2970 was also known as John Kittle 2970.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1813 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 May 1871 at Beverley, Western Australia, reg: 4968/1871 York.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 20 July 1841 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1847 at Bermuda.4 
TransportedTransported from the Stirling Castle Hulk on 22.5.1848 departing for the Tenedos hulk in Bermuda.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing fowls and sentenced to 15 years on 14 March 1849 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cook on 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 7 August 1854. Married Eliza Smith 20.1.1857 Guildford.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2970 on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipRamillies Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited15 Dec 2022

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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811809789/view
  4. [S4] England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892, online Ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1071051629/view

Edward Igglesdon 29711

M, #2971, b. 1827, d. 19 June 1898
Name-Change Edward Igglesdon 2971 was also known as Edward Egglestone 2971. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Kent, England.1 
DeathHe died on 19 June 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 June 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of lamb stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 1 January 1850 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2971 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Check out Edward's story at Harvey History Online

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited18 Jul 2023

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: 2095/1898. Recorded as Edward Egglestone.

Daniel Lewis 29721

M, #2972, b. 1830, d. 14 January 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 14 January 1857 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, executed for rape.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 20 January 1857 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 15 October 1849 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2972 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His crime and death are briefly described in "Legal Executions...5 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
DeathExecuted in WA
Last Edited13 May 2023

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. [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-2044004985/view
  5. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pgs 7-8.

John Kane 29731

M, #2973, b. 1827, d. 16 October 1906
Name-Change John Kane 2973 was also known as John Kennedy 2973 real name.2 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at County Tipperary, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 16 October 1906 at Geraldlton, Western Australia.1,3 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Apex Park Pioneer Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 22 February 1849 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2973 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 21 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in Dongara in 1869 which appears to be incorrect. 

Found in These Indexes

ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 Jan 2024

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. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, pg 55.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210730203
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/259757475/john-kane

Henry Gould 29741

M, #2974, b. 1817, d. 16 April 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 16 April 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Paralysis and Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 April 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 7 August 1849 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a patent screwmaker on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2974 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Last Edited14 May 2023

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: 197/1891.

Joshua Maddock 29751

M, #2975, b. 1815, d. 1887
Name-Change Joshua Maddock 2975 was also known as Joseph Mattocks 2975. 
Name-Change Joshua Maddock 2975 was also known as Joshua Maddox 2975.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1815 at Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
DeathHe died in 1887 at Albany, Western Australia, reg: 609/1887.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 18 July 1849 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sink maker on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Owen Glendower (Gibraltar) prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 2975 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1876AlbanyHe appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia.3 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited29 Jun 2023

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. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 42.