William McPhail 32261

M, #3226, b. 1816, d. 20 May 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1888 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 302/1888.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 15 years on 11 July 1849 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3226 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10005 on 4 January 1871.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 4 January 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1873 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1874 at Western Australia.4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited11 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1888 pg 93.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66032186

Thomas Cutler 32271

M, #3227, b. 1825, d. 22 June 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 22 June 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 23 June 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 19 July 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass furnace man on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3227 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
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: 1761/1899.

William Wilkinson 32281

M, #3228, b. 1827
Name-Change William Wilkinson 3228 was also known as William Babette 3228.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 11 March 1850 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3228 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Melbourne, Victoria on 16 December 1869.2 
AccompliceGeorge Waters 3023

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Michael Ryan 32291

M, #3229, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 23 April 1850 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 19th Foot on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 23 May 1855.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3229 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited20 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/…

John Hargest 32301

M, #3230, b. 1824, d. 16 March 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 16 March 1861 at Perth, Western Australia, Natural Causes.2 
BurialHe was buried on 16 March 1861 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 16 July 1850 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cordwainer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3230 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Robert McPherson 32311

M, #3231, b. 1822, d. 15 April 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 15 April 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 917/1857 consumption.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 22 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stuff weaver on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3231 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036288616/view
  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. 462 (frame 98) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Robert Ferdinand Preis 32321

M, #3232, b. 1821, d. 20 March 1905
Name-Change Robert Ferdinand Preis 3232 was also known as Robert F Pries 3232.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1821 at Rostock, Germany.1,2 
DeathHe died on 20 March 1905 at Busselton, Western Australia.3,2 
BurialHe was buried at Busselton Pioneer Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 31 January 1853 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a merchant on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3232 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story can be found in "Shades of the Past."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited18 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/147672223
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2670/1905. Recorded as Robert Ferdinand Pries.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199883366/…
  5. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 59-62.

James Cadby 32331

M, #3233, b. 1805, d. circa 27 August 1872
Name-Change James Cadby 3233 was also known as James Cadbey 3233. 

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BirthHe was born in 1805 at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died circa 27 August 1872 at Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 August 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder of his wife and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1852 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3233 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Henry Stevens.2 
Bio James in mentioned on pg 175 of "A Brand on His Coat."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
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/…
  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: 6304/1872. Recorded as James Cadby.
  5. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 175.

John Maloney 32341

M, #3234, b. 1832
Name-Change John Maloney 3234 was also known as John Malony 3234.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 5 July 1852 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horsedealer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3234 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of A J Bailey.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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/…

Thomas Grant 32351

M, #3235, b. 1832, d. 2 November 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 2 November 1879 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Softening of the Brain.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 3 November 1879 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 24 July 1852 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a Smith's labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3235 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10023 on 5 April 1871.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 3 years on 5 April 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1873 at Western Australia.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 April 1874 at Western Australia.5 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
Last Edited7 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. [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: 10337/1879.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65955080
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/111527118/…

William Dean 32361

M, #3236, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1852 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a figure weaver on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3236 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
LeftWilliam Dean 3236 left the colony by escaping from Vasse in March 1860.1,2,3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Worlsworth 32371

M, #3237, b. 1828
Name-Change Henry Worlsworth 3237 was also known as Henry Wortlworth 3237.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking an officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 31 August 1852 at Chatham, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 9th foot on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3237 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited11 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.

Bernard Moran 32381

M, #3238, b. 1835
Name-Change Bernard Moran 3238 was also known as Bernard McCabe 3238. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 30 September 1852 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a millworker on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3238 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Scott 3112

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited1 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.

James Conolly 32391

M, #3239, b. 1824
Name-Change James Conolly 3239 was also known as James Connolly 3239.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1853 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3239 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited11 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 Skinner 32401

M, #3240, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3240 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited11 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 Glenrobb 32411

M, #3241, b. 1817, d. 31 January 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 31 January 1879 at Northampton, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a potato dealer & vendir if gunger beer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3241 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65956664
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Thompson 32421

M, #3242, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to ravish and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3242 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeAttempt to Ravish
Last Edited11 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 Graham 32431

M, #3243, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a Foundry worker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3243 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for UK on 21 September 1872.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited11 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 McAlister 32441

M, #3244, b. 1832, d. 2 December 1870
Name-Change William McAlister 3244 was also known as William McAllister 3244.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 2 December 1870 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.7 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 6 January 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3244 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256628883
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4853/1871.
  5. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  6. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229451766/…

John Lee 32451

M, #3245, b. 1829, d. 20 January 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 20 January 1895 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 21 January 1895 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3245 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Robert Starling 32461

M, #3246, b. 1823, d. 28 June 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 28 June 1882 at Greenough, Western Australia, died of cold.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3246 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "The Plateau, The Plain.."

The attached file is compliments of Anna Wright.5

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited28 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11467/1882.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4737
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245997954/…
  5. [S184] John McGuire and Garrick Moore Margaret McConnell, The Plateau, The Plain and The Coast A History of Dandaragan, pg 32.

Thomas Latham 32471

M, #3247, b. 1828, d. 17 December 1861
Name-Change Thomas Latham 3247 was also known as Thomas Lathom 3247.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 17 December 1861 at Convict Depot, York, Western Australia, reg: 1881/1861.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 December 1861 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 22 March 1853 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3247 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

John Dunleary 32481

M, #3248, b. 1827
Name-Change John Dunleary 3248 was also known as John Dunleavy 3248.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of involved in a burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 22 March 1853 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3248 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Jackson 3204

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Nov 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.

Joseph Cant 32491

M, #3249, b. 1830, d. 25 July 1913

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Parents His parents were Joseph Hawker & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 25 July 1913 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 14 years on 4 April 1853 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3249 on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Henry Eason 3900
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited22 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600125/1913.
  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: 1600125/1913.

James Robertson 32501

M, #3250, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 21 April 1853 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3250 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited11 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.