William Martin 32761

M, #3276, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a jacket and sentenced to 15 years on 2 March 1853 at Dorchester, Dorset, 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 Defence Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3276 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria on 1 January 1875.1 

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Citations

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

Henry Howe 32771

M, #3277, b. 1829, d. 30 December 1910

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 30 December 1910 at Chidlow Well, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG FC 459.5,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 tailor 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 Defence Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3277 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Henry Howe (himself).6 
Bio Mentioned in "Mundaring A Hsitory of the Shire."7 

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76829998
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100002/1911.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213602944/henry-howe
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  7. [S138] Ian Elliott, Mundaring A History of the Shire, pgs 61, 101.

Edward Campbell 32781

M, #3278, b. 1834, d. 6 September 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 6 September 1886 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 September 1886 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 12 March 1853 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 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 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 Defence Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3278 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19183
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14123/1886.

James Riley 32791

M, #3279, b. 1825, d. 3 March 1882
Name-Change James Riley 3279 was also known as James Reilly 3279. 
Name-Change James Riley 3279 was also known as James Ryley 3279.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 3 March 1882 at Dongara, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Irwin Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 26 March 1853 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Defence Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3279 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault
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: 11208/1882. Recorded as James Reilley.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14542

William Long 32801

M, #3280, b. 1833, d. 23 July 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 23 July 1866 at Madjaring, Western Australia, reg: 3288/1866.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1851 at New Sarum, Wiltshire, England.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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3280 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 Apr 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.

James Rogers 32811

M, #3281, b. 1826
Name-Change James Rogers 3281 was also known as William Cox 3281.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 16 January 1851 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3281 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited12 Dec 2022

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  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.

David Claridge 32821

M, #3282, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Offley, Hertfordshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn and sentenced to 14 years on 25 February 1852 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a straw platter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3282 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 9 February 1886.3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited5 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S153] Parkhurst Prison Register, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Ruddock 32831

M, #3283, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 paviour 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3283 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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.

Lawrence Farrell 32841

M, #3284, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 curled hair worker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3284 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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.

Thomas Skinner 32851

M, #3285, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 29 June 1852 at Bridgewater, Somerset, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3285 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 16 January 1872.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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/…

Robert Stevenson 32861

M, #3286, b. 1824, d. 30 August 1879
Name-Change Robert Stevenson 3286 was also known as Robert Stephenson 3286. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1879 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 10203/1879.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 2 May 1845 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.5 
PardonHis wasl discharged on 22 November 1850 at Coromandel Hulk, Bermuda, and sent to England on the brig James.6 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 27 April 1852 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 3286 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 January 1867 at Western Australia.7 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited15 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1879 pg 147.
  5. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812812807/view
  6. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072265156/view
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Christopher Copping 32871

M, #3287, b. 1829, d. 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died in 1862 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 29 June 1852 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 farm labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3287 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in July 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2094/1862.

John Watson Rutherford 32881

M, #3288, b. 1832, d. 21 February 1899

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Parents His parents were John Rutherford & Susanna.2 
BirthHe was born in 1832 at Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 13 May 1832 at Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, His parents were John Rutherford & Susanna.2 
MarrHe married Elizabeth Burton on 20 August 1860 at Busselton, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 21 February 1899 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.4,5 
BurialHe was buried circa 22 February 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4,6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at County Gaol, Morpeth, Northumberland, England. His occupation was shown as sailor.8 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 30 June 1852 at Hexham, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a chainmaker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3288 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio John has a story in Western Ancestor - Vol 11, No. 9 Sep 2005 pg 390

You can also find his story on the Celebrate WA Website - John Rutherford

He is also mentioned in the "Smith Family of Quindalup."9 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1522/1860.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 803/1899.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230639136/…
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S144] Ron Pimm, The Smith Family of Quindalup, pg 238.

Thomas Nash 32891

M, #3289, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1852 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3289 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Nash (himself).2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
York Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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/…

William Gee 32901

M, #3290, b. 1831, d. 18 June 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 18 June 1883 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 June 1883 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 19 October 1852 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3290 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Isaac Giles.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited29 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148585642
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12003/1883.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Thomas Mew 32911

M, #3291, b. 1819, d. 10 October 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 10 October 1863 at Geraldton, Western Australia, Convict Hiring Depot.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & felony and sentenced to 14 years on 19 October 1852 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3291 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16084
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2369/1863.

David Hope 32921

M, #3292, b. 1833, d. 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died in 1899 at Murchison River, Western Australia, reg: 1458/1899.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 27 September 1852 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 cab driver 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3292 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited12 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.

William Cameron 32931

M, #3293, b. 1827, d. 23 September 1877
Name-Change William Cameron 3293 was also known as William Reston 3293.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 23 September 1877 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Ascites.3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 24 September 1877 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 14 years on 28 September 1852 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3293 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1887. 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=852177
  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: 9443/1877.

Daniel McKay 32941

M, #3294, b. 1832, d. 13 January 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 13 January 1857 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 880/1857 hospital.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 6 January 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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. Married Katharine McArdle.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3294 on 23 May 1855.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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. 182 (frame 27) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Cooper 32951

M, #3295, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 29 June 1852 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3295 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 29 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of William Dilly.2 
AccompliceHenry Richardson 3187

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ShipStag Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited26 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Mathias 32961

M, #3296, b. 1828, d. 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died in 1900 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 24 July 1852 at Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 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 weaver 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3296 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8764 on 5 April 1866.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 9 years on 5 April 1866 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1875 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1880 at Western Australia.3 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1519/1900. Recorded as James Matthias.
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66014347

Thomas Green 32971

M, #3297, b. 1804, d. 20 October 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
DeathHe died on 20 October 1871 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, old age & debility.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 11 August 1852 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 blacksmith 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3297 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9944 on 6 January 1869.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a cart spring and sentenced to 3 years on 6 January 1869 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1871 at Western Australia.4 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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/66014347

James Ainsworth 32981

M, #3298, b. 1808, d. 26 October 1879
Name-Change James Ainsworth 3298 was also known as James Hainsworth 3298.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
DeathHe died on 26 October 1879 at York, Western Australia, reg: 10268/1879 as John Ainsworth.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 26 October 1879 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 22 February 1853 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 married 2 chn as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3298 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John Giblett.5 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Walter Murphy 32991

M, #3299, b. 1830, d. 26 October 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 26 October 1860 at Northam, Western Australia, drowned in the Avon River.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 23 November 1852 at Barbados. 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 34 foot on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 23 May 1855.4 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3299 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042396211/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Robert Barrett 33001

M, #3300, b. 1824, d. 11 June 1878
Name-Change Robert Barrett 3300 was also known as Robert Barratt 3300.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 11 June 1878 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 9 November 1852 at Barbados. 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 saddler & soldier 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3300 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1876AlbanyHe appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia.6 

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West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1878 pg 99.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9727/1878.
  4. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 10
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200560156/…
  6. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 11.