William Wheaton 31511

M, #3151, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to life on 8 March 1852 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3151 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesStealing
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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.

Arthur Townsend 31521

M, #3152, b. 1830, d. 17 March 1908

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 17 March 1908 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 March 1908 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 4 March 1852 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber and 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3152 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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=17867
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900018/1908.

Francis Compton 31531

M, #3153, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of aiding in a rape and sentenced to 18 years on 4 March 1852 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a market gardener 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3153 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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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 Shepherd 31541

M, #3154, b. 1833, d. 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died in 1898 at Williams, Western Australia, reg: 2781/1898.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 18 years on 4 March 1852 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3154 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Sex CrimeRape
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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.

James Brogan 31551

M, #3155, b. 1832
Name-Change James Brogan 3155 was also known as John Brogan 3155.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 4 March 1852 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3155 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao on 25 January 1869.1,2 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited8 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/…

Isaac Vaughan 31561

M, #3156, b. 1824, d. 16 October 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 16 October 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 17 July 1852 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3156 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited15 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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3326/1866.

James Rayner 31571

M, #3157, b. 1833, d. May 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died in May 1890 at Mirfield, Yorkshire, England.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 10 July 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3157 on 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Senior 3110
AccompliceHenry Healey 3197

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited29 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. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, Vol 2 pg 65.
  3. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, Qtr: Jun 1890 District: Dewsbury Vol: 9b Page: 449 Name: James RAYNER.

Owen Clegg 31581

M, #3158, b. 1827, d. 28 August 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 28 August 1896 at Rookwood Asylum, Granville, New South Wales.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 10 July 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clothdresser 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3158 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 16 June 1873.1,3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited8 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. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, Vol 2 pg 32.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Dickenson 31591

M, #3159, b. 1834, d. 2 November 1901
Name-Change Henry Dickenson 3159 was also known as William Dickenson 3159.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 2 November 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 153.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 19 July 1852 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3159 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 18 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2163/1901.

William Watson 31601

M, #3160, b. 1809, d. 1881

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Family LinkWilliam Watson 3160 and James Watson 3179 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
DeathHe died in 1881 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 11133/1881.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 25 February 1852 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinsmith on 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 5 children as at 7 August 1854. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1857. Married Mary Davidson.1,3,4 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 August 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3160 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 10 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Watson 3179

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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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036289495/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1057/1857.

William Lindsay 31611

M, #3161, b. 1829, d. 19 July 1904

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1904 at Old Men's Depot, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 July 1904 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1852 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3161 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesBurglary
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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=18173
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1316/1904.

John Seedon 31621

M, #3162, b. 1833, d. 26 October 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 26 October 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 October 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1852 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3162 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited15 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 592/1887.

Henry House 31631

M, #3163, b. 1835, d. circa 10 May 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died circa 10 May 1893 at Pinjarra, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried on 10 May 1893 at St Johns Churchyard, Pinjarra, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 15 years on 23 March 1852 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3163 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Check out Henry's story at Harvey History Online

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited9 Aug 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S221] Burials, St John's Pinjarra Burials, pg 200.

George Cox 31641

M, #3164, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging bank notes and sentenced to 20 years on 30 March 1852 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3164 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria on 23 May 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited8 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 Hardiment 31651

M, #3165, b. 1823, d. 8 April 1871
Name-Change William Hardiment 3165 was also known as Hugh Hardiment 3165.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 8 April 1871 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 7 April 1852 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a warehouseman 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3165 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited8 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 Mayhew 31661

M, #3166, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1852 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3166 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited8 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 Frost 31671

M, #3167, b. 1827, d. 3 July 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 3 July 1854 at at sea on the voyage to WA.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 7 April 1852 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 May 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 May 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 May 1854.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Ramillies leaving from London, London, England, on 20 May 1854. He had been collected from Portland prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3167 on 20 May 1854.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited8 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.

Frederick Cox 31681

M, #3168, b. 1829, d. 1 February 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 1 February 1861 at York, Western Australia, discovery of remains in bush.1 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery and sentenced to life on 4 August 1852 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3168 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 17 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Charles Smith.2 
Bio His story is briefly told in "The Carceral Colony."3 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBuggery
Last Edited12 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S98] Jenny Gregory and Louis Marshall, The Carceral Colony, pg 136.

William Jones 31691

M, #3169, b. 1831
Name-Change William Jones 3169 was also known as Samuel James 3169. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 21 June 1852 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3169 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited8 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 Rogers 31701

M, #3170, b. 1829, d. 31 August 1894
Name-Change James Rogers 3170 was also known as James Rodgers 3170. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 31 August 1894 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 15 July 1852 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3170 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1894 pg 164.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 758/1894. Recorded as James Rodgers.

James Smith 31711

M, #3171, b. 1828, d. 26 January 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 26 January 1887 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 January 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 15 July 1852 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3171 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited12 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1887 pg 22.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 17/1887.

Job Betteridge 31721

M, #3172, b. 1828, d. 4 December 1904
Name-Change Job Betteridge 3172 was also known as Joseph Bettridge 3172. 

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Parents His father was Augustus Bettridge & Mary.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1828 at East Dean, Hampshire, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 20 January 1828 at East Dean, Hampshire, England, His parents were Augustus Betteridge & Mary.3 
MarrHe married Ann Quin on 2 January 1862 at St Johns Church, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 4 December 1904 at Eticup, Broomehill, Western Australia.5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Broomehill Cemetery, Broomehill, Western Australia.7
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Mitchelmersh, Hampshire, England.8 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Romsey Extra, Hampshire, England. His occupation was shown as ag labourer.9 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of an outhouse and sentenced to 15 years on 15 July 1852 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier on 7 August 1854.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3172 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 Portland prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited26 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1397/1904.
  3. [S272] Hampshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1921, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1725/1862.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146199049
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1397/1904.
  7. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  8. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Joseph Lambert 31731

M, #3173, b. 1832, d. 28 September 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 28 September 1873 at Herbert, New Zealand.2 
ConvictedConvicted of malicious wounding with intent to do harm and sentenced to 15 years on 24 February 1853 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3173 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 24 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Beck 3434

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited28 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. [S135] Glennis Sewell, Ramillies Vols 1 & 2, Vol 2 pg 47.

George Anderson 31741

M, #3174, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 21 April 1852 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3174 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA and arrested in 1865.1 
Research CWA has wrong trial date. 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Thomas Bare 31751

M, #3175, b. 1808, d. 10 December 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1808 at Kent, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 December 1883 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Old Age and Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 December 1883 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 5 January 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widow 2 children as at 7 August 1854.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tobacco pipemaker 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3175 on 7 August 1854.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRamillies Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited3 Oct 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: 12184/1883.