Richard Sparks 33011

M, #3301, b. 1828, d. 27 May 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 27 May 1893 at Strawberry, Irwin, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of armed to destroy game and sentenced to 14 years on 18 March 1853 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3301 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Richard has a short entry in "Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed".

He is alsotioned in "The Hampton Diary."4,5 

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Last Edited15 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14667
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 589/1893. Recorded as Richard Sparkes.
  4. [S67] Anne Jeffreys, Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed Ticket of Leave Men of the Irwin District 1860-1900, pgs 22-23.
  5. [S145] G Martin, The Hampton Diary, pg 61.

Robert Taylor 33021

M, #3302, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing geese and sentenced to 10 year on 20 October 1845 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
PardonHis was discharged on 16 August 1851 at Thames Hulk, Bermuda, to "James" for England.3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 23 February 1853 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3302 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 Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited12 Feb 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812739113/view
  3. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072542003/view

John Taylor 33031

M, #3303, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 23 February 1853 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4ch 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3303 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1918 which would make him 100. The tow John Taylors with registered deaths in 1918 were 69 and 78. Thus death date looks unlikely! 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited4 Jul 2023

Citations

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

George Britton 33041

M, #3304, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 13 December 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855. Applied for permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1856.2 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3304 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 14 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited15 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054389001/view

Amasa Hollingsworth 33051

M, #3305, b. 1826, d. 15 August 1894
Name-Change Amasa Hollingsworth 3305 was also known as Richard Hollingsworth 3305. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 15 August 1894 at Greenough, Western Australia, reg: 701/1894.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of throwing a cap at a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 30 January 1852 at Malta. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 68 foot; 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3305 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited8 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5020
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166573383/…

Joseph Osborne 33061

M, #3306, b. 1822, d. 14 October 1895
Name-Change Joseph Osborne 3306 was also known as Joseph Osbern 3306.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 14 October 1895 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & stealing (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 31 August 1852 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3306 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 in September 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited7 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930, Record Type: , Reel No.: , Ref No.: ACC 1156/M25A-M25B
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1319/1895. Recorded as Joseph Osborn.

Charles Chappell 33071

M, #3307, b. 1828, d. circa 30 August 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died circa 30 August 1865 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 August 1865 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket & violence and sentenced to 20 years on 29 November 1852 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ag 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3307 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited15 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2923/1865.

James McCullum 33081

M, #3308, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Cumberland, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 18 April 1849 at Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, Scotland.2 
PardonHis was granted a Pardon on 17 April 1852 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England.3 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1853 at Carlisle, Cumbria, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3308 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited8 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record
  3. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812307806/view

Thomas Stanton 33091

M, #3309, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 22 February 1853 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3309 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

Charles Sims 33101

M, #3310, b. 1832, d. 9 March 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Lambourn, Berkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 9 March 1896 at Greenough, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn & shed and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1853 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855. Narried Elizabeth Duggan 28.4.1858 Perth RC. Son of Thomas & Ann.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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3310 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

Joseph Sparks 33111

M, #3311, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1853 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3311 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

William Welham 33121

M, #3312, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Norfolk, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1845 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
PardonHis wasl discharged on 30 August 1851 at Thames Hulk, Bermuda, and put on the "James" headed for England.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 22 February 1853 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3312 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 Claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855. Married Catherine Moore 8.1858 Perth RC.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited8 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812727671/view
  3. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072542003/view

John Bell 33131

M, #3313, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 2 March 1853 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pitman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3313 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

Felix Morgan 33141

M, #3314, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 7 March 1853 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3314 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

John Birch 33151

M, #3315, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing an oat stack and sentenced to 15 years on 7 March 1853 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3315 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

William Paul 33161

M, #3316, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1853 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3316 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

Francis Green 33171

M, #3317, b. 1831, d. 14 July 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 14 July 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 15 July 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3317 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited15 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2083/1897.

John Jones 33181

M, #3318, b. 1833
Name-Change John Jones 3318 was also known as John Molloy 3318.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 2 April 1853 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3318 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1919 but we can't find any sources to support that. 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited4 Jul 2023

Citations

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

John Leonard 33191

M, #3319, b. 1834, d. 10 September 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 10 September 1871 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 5075/1871 (Lennard.)1,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 September 1871 at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1853 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3319 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S92] Bedford & Luton Gaol Register, online apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/, https://apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=11071
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…

James Evans 33201

M, #3320, b. 1833, d. 1 January 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 1 January 1890 at Northampton, Western Australia, drowned.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Northampton Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 12 March 1853 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3320 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited15 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1890 pg 13.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=21091
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 51/1890.

George Cornely 33211

M, #3321, b. 1835
Name-Change George Cornely 3321 was also known as George Comely 3321.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of a little girl and sentenced to 15 years on 5 March 1853 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3321 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

John Page 33221

M, #3322, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of an outhouse and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1853 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3322 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

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

John Sheen 33231

M, #3323, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 15 years on 14 March 1843 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
PardonHis wasl discharged on 24 June 1851 at Europa Hulk, Gibraltar, Gibraltar, and sent to England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 24 March 1853 at Brecon, Brecknockshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3323 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 Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited15 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record

Alexander Melville 33241

M, #3324, b. 1825, d. 4 September 1878
Name-Change Alexander Melville 3324 was also known as Alexander Mellville 3324.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 4 September 1878 at North Fremantle Depot, North Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 24 September 1845 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.4 
PardonHe was discharged on 28 August 1851 at Coromandel Hulk, Bermuda.5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 14 years on 2 May 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 3324 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 literate as at 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 16 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10106 on 7 March 1873.6 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 5 years on 7 March 1873 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 February 1877 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 May 1878 at Western Australia.6 

Found in These Indexes

ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Last Edited15 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1878 pg 149.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9854/1878.
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812730313/view
  5. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072538553/view
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3756328

Charles Robinson 33251

M, #3325, b. 1833, d. 9 January 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 9 January 1859 at Swan, Western Australia, reg: 1263/1859 drowned.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 3325 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipStag Convict Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044217012/view