Patrick Conolly 33761

M, #3376, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3376 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 Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 23 May 1855.1 
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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Keenhan 3392
AccompliceMartin Riley 3407
AccompliceJames Cunningham 3624
AccomplicePatrick Murtough 3670
AccomplicePatrick Cunningham 3441

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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 Mason 33771

M, #3377, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 7 August 1852 at Chester, Cheshire, England.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3377 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1859 at Western Australia.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.

Frederick Woothard 33781

M, #3378, b. 1830, d. 24 April 1862
Name-Change Frederick Woothard 3378 was also known as Frederick Alcock 3378. 
Name-Change Frederick Woothard 3378 was also known as Frederick Woodhardt 3378.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 24 April 1862 at Bunbury, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 19 July 1852 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, 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 tinman 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3378 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Frederick's story can be found at Harvey History Online

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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. [S217] Harvey History Online, online harveyhistoryonline.com, The Huntingdon Burglars – Titman, Moss & Woothardt.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1952/1862.

George Hence 33791

M, #3379, b. 1832, d. 24 October 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 24 October 1881 at Sydney, New South Wales.2 
ConvictedConvicted of simple larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 30 June 1845 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 November 1846 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. He was sent to the Refuge for Destitute.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing rings & teaspoons and sentenced to 14 years on 28 June 1852 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855. Married Catherine Donohue 4.1860 Perth RC.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3379 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 Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1861 but this death appears to belong to a child. 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 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. [S77] NSW BDM, online familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?4, reg: 1801/1881.
  3. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812697968/view

John Foster 33801

M, #3380, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1852 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a silver & metal smith 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3380 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 13 June 1873.1,2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited13 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/…

George Welfare 33811

M, #3381, b. 1824, d. 10 February 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 February 1883 at Bencubbin, Western Australia, found dead in a well.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny by a servant and sentenced to 7 years on 18 August 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.4 
PardonHe was discharged and sent to England on 6 March 1850 at Owen Glendover Hulk, Gibraltar, Gibraltar.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 19 October 1852 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 widower as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3381 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 Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 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 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Reynolds.6 

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York Census 1859 Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1883 pg 43.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812716998/view
  5. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072142096/view
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

George Rogers 33821

M, #3382, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 16 August 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3382 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

James Smith 33831

M, #3383, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 10 July 1852 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith's 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3383 on 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 13 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

James Johnson 33841

M, #3384, b. 1808, d. 26 May 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
DeathHe died on 26 May 1856 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 27 May 1856 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 26 October 1852 at Louth, Lincolnshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 11 chn as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3384 on 23 May 1855.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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: 776/1856.

Walter Benson 33851

M, #3385, b. 1828
Name-Change Walter Benson 3385 was also known as Walter Bensonie 3385. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at France.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving a stolen ??5 note and sentenced to 14 years on 20 October 1852 at Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a French polisher and butcher 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3385 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John Donovan.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 9 November 1872.1,4,2 
Bio Margaret Sermon has kindly shared her article on Walter. The file is a bit too big for the website so rather than cut it down we have stored on the FHWA website. You can read it here

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Left the WA Colony Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited1 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. [S160] South Australia Police Gazettes 1862-1947, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph Kilkar Smith 33861

M, #3386, b. 3 July 1827, d. 12 June 1920
Name-Change Joseph Kilkar Smith 3386 was also known as Anthony Lally 3386. 
Name-Change Joseph Kilkar Smith 3386 was also known as Anthony Larry 3386.1 

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Joseph Smith 3386 (Original is in the Bridgetown Town Hall)
BirthHe was born on 3 July 1827 at Hull, Yorkshire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptised on 29 July 1827 at Hull, Yorkshire, England.2 
DeathHe died on 12 June 1920 at Bridgetown, Western Australia, reg: 500022/1920.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 12 June 1920 at Bridgetown Cemetery, Bridgetown, Western Australia.3
Census_1841EngJoseph Kilkar Smith 3386 appeared on the 1841 English census at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer. He was transcribed as Anthony Salley. Living with his uncle and mother? (possibly aunt) though the household has been broken up on Ancestry.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 March 1845 at Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer. He was transcribed as Anthony Sally. Living with his uncle and mother? (possibly aunt.)8 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a vest piece and sentenced to 15 years on 20 October 1852 at Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3386 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 Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 16 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Joseph's story is told in "Bridgetown The Early Years Book Two"

The story of Joseph's life is also told in "From Bond to Bountiful" by John Joseph Liddelow 1922-2011 (grandson). You can access it on this page Convict Related Stories.9 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 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. [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977
    https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F77V-G8D
  3. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212323701
  6. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812669276/view
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S113] Fran Taylor, Bridgetown The Early Years Book Two, pgs 183-186.

John Maginn 33871

M, #3387, b. 1823, d. 26 April 1903
Name-Change John Maginn 3387 was also known as John McGinn 3387.1 

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Parents His father was Bernard McGinn.2 
BirthHe was born in 1823 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 26 April 1903 at East Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 April 1903 at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BA 170.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 21 years on 10 August 1852 at Quebec, Quebec, Canada.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 54th Foot on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Pockmarked, D on left side on 23 May 1855.7 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1856. Married Mary Ann Cockle.1,8 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3387 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 16 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John McGinn (himself).9 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2008/1903.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24860689
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2008/1903. Recorded as John McGinn.
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213596084/john-mcginn
  7. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  8. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037088734/view
  9. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Adams 33881

M, #3388, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 9 August 1852 at Quebec, 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 54 ft on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3388 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 24 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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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 Mepham 33891

M, #3389, b. 1824, d. 7 February 1858
Name-Change John Mepham 3389 was also known as John Messham 3389. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 7 February 1858 at Dandalup, Western Australia, reg: 1074/1858 drowned.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of armed robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 21 July 1852 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 ch as at 23 May 1855. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return31.12.1857.4,5 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3389 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Murray District."6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited14 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885876/view
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004210/view
  5. [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-2054387891/view
  6. [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 311.

Andy McShan 33901

M, #3390, b. 1822
Name-Change Andy McShan 3390 was also known as Handy McShan 3390.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1853 at Carlisle, Cumbria, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3390 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1861 at Western Australia.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.

John Walker 33911

M, #3391, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3391 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited13 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 Keenhan 33921

M, #3392, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3392 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 Portland prison.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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccomplicePatrick Conolly 3376
AccompliceMartin Riley 3407
AccompliceJames Cunningham 3624
AccomplicePatrick Murtough 3670
AccomplicePatrick Cunningham 3441

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Sex CrimeRape
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Citations

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

Peter Adolphus Ausgustin Lebire 33931

M, #3393, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 17 March 1853 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855. Married Anne Fay nee McTalligate 16.7.1862. Son of Alfonse.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3393 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is also mentioned in "Shades of the Past."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
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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. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 9-10.

Job Orchard 33941

M, #3394, b. 1833, d. 27 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Wiltshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 27 April 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 3896/1868.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stable and sentenced to 14 years on 5 March 1853 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3394 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited8 Oct 2023

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Citations

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

Edmund Tyler 33951

M, #3395, b. 1828, d. 20 October 1866
Name-Change Edmund Tyler 3395 was also known as Edmund Appleford 3395.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 20 October 1866 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 3327/1866.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn & shed and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1853 at Reading, Berkshire, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3395 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceCharles Sims 3310

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 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. [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/…

George Jackson 33961

M, #3396, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack of oats and sentenced to 15 years on 7 March 1853 at Maidstone, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3396 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 9 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Birch 3315
Bio Mentioned on pg 135, 230 of "Protest and Punishment."2 

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Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited10 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.
  2. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 135, 230.

Thomas Hill 33971

M, #3397, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 15 years on 28 March 1853 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 sawyer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3397 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 17 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited13 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 Cummins Bone 33981,2

M, #3398, b. 1831, d. 26 November 1918

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Parents His parents were Anthony Bone & Jane.2 
BirthHe was born in 1831 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 25 December 1831 at Saint Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, His parents were Anthony Bone & Jane.2 
MarrHe married Janet Dewar in 1862 at Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
MarrHe married Mary Smith nee Kelly on 16 November 1887 at Greenough, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1918 at Claremont, Western Australia.1,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 98.6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. His occupation was shown as whitesmith.8 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 11 December 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a whitesmith on 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3398 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 Portland prison.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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Wood 3671
Bio Note written by John Bone in the Greenough Museum Collection https://collectionswa.net.au/items/875e8f18-1c2e-4f65-971f-0b04168b19ac?fbclid=IwAR35XZ9rUnoaPTFOD68efsyRlYHchWeD9wx1dAo_Y39NZfCRWfGiZYVS_Zs; Jone Bone 3398 Note

He is mentioned in "To The Golden Land ..."9 

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Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited14 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. [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: 1744/1862.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 273/1887.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101140/1918.
  6. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  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. [S169] Peter J Bridge, To The Golden Land Exploration to the Eastward 1869-1896, 32-40, 609.

John Kelly 33991

M, #3399, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 19 February 1853 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3399 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited13 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 Kirkup 34001

M, #3400, b. 1823, d. 27 July 1890

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Thomas John Kirkup 3400 (Photo: Anna Wright)
BirthHe was born in 1823 at Northumberland, England.1 
DeathHe died on 27 July 1890 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 27 July 1890 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 25 February 1853 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.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 Shepherd 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3400 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 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Greenough Museum has a note written by Thomas Thomas Kirkup Note
Research CWA has a typo in the death year, obviously not 1990! 

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Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19368
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 345/1890.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205889107/thomas-kirkup