Robert Redhead 34011

M, #3401, b. 1829, d. 10 January 1878
Name-Change Robert Redhead 3401 was also known as Robert Readhead 3401.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Durham, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 January 1878 at Perth, Western Australia, reg: 9576/1878.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 11 January 1878 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 26 February 1853 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 23 May 1855. Married Elizabeth Clarkson 18.1.1865 Geraldton.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer 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. 3401 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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

John Young 34021

M, #3402, b. 1826
Name-Change John Young 3402 was also known as James Young 3402. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 7 March 1853 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 3402 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of York Depot.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited30 Oct 2024

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Citations

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

James Baldwin 34031

M, #3403, b. 1827, d. 29 September 1863
Name-Change James Baldwin 3403 was also known as John Baldwin 3403.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 29 September 1863 at Convict Depot, Geraldton, Western Australia, reg: 2367/1863.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 6 April 1853 at Preston, 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 fruit dealer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3403 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=20472

James Phillips 34041

M, #3404, b. 1826, d. 28 April 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 28 April 1856 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 25 October 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 porter 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. 3404 on 23 May 1855.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited12 May 2024

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Citations

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

James Yateman 3405

M, #3405, b. 1814, d. 2 March 1891
Name-Change James Yateman 3405 was also known as James Landsdow 3405.1 
Name-Variation James Yateman 3405 was also known as James Yeatman 3405.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 2 March 1891 at York Hospital, York, Western Australia, reg: 152/1891 (Yeateman.)1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 March 1891 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 21 October 1852 at Chichester, Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a confectioner 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. 3405 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10145 on 3 July 1874.6 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing sandalwood and sentenced to 3 years on 3 July 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  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/2973000

Henry Pope 34061

M, #3406, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 14 years on 10 October 1852 at Guernsey, Guernsey, Channel Islands.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason 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. 3406 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 June 1856 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 2 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for eastern colonies on 12 January 1867.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

Martin Riley 34071

M, #3407, 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. 3407 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 19 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccomplicePatrick Conolly 3376
AccompliceWilliam Keenhan 3392
AccompliceJames Cunningham 3624
AccomplicePatrick Murtough 3670
AccomplicePatrick Cunningham 3441

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited28 Aug 2024

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Citations

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

James Trott 34081

M, #3408, b. 1829, d. 4 August 1884

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Family LinkJames Trott 3408 and Thomas Henry Trott 11 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 4 August 1884 at Albany Road, Chockerup, Western Australia, reg: 12694/1884.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1853 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman 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. 3408 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited24 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233323067
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1884 pg 137.

William Musgrave 34091

M, #3409, b. 1825, d. 6 February 1857
Name-Change William Musgrave 3409 was also known as William Musgrove 3409.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 6 February 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 890/1857.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 14 years on 26 February 1853 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. 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 labourer on father's farm 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. 3409 on 23 May 1855.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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. 246 (frame 42) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Curtis 34101

M, #3410, b. 1808

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing tin and sentenced to 14 years on 19 March 1853 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 10 chn 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. 3410 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

James Base 34111

M, #3411, b. 1829, d. 29 December 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 29 December 1881 at Williams, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money in a dwelling house and sentenced to 10 years on 25 August 1851 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
EscapedJames Base 3411 escaped from Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on 14 December 1852.5 
ConvictedConvicted of returning from transportation before expiry and sentenced to 15 years on 14 March 1853 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horsehair weaver on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3411 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 27 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing two gallons of ale, the property of George Hayman and sentenced to 5 years on 4 April 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10203 on 4 April 1877.7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1881 at Western Australia.2 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesReturning from Transportation
Last Edited26 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. [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: 11266/1882.
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813253145/view
  5. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1073056108/view
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66303336
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

John Wilson 34121

M, #3412, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 31 January 1853 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.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. 3412 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 10 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

John Cornish 34131

M, #3413, b. 1816, d. circa 29 April 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died circa 29 April 1866 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 29 April 1866 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter for starving a child and sentenced to 15 years on 12 April 1853 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 23 May 1855. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA in 1/2yr return 31.12.1857.4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman 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. 3413 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited15 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 3141/1866.
  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-2054388646/view

William Taylor 34141

M, #3414, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen corn and sentenced to 15 years on 29 June 1853 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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. 3414 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10409 on 5 December 1888.2 
ConvictedConvicted of attepting to discharge a loaded revolver with intent to kill and sentenced to 5 years on 5 December 1888 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 1 October 1891 at Western Australia; granted freedom.4 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211499685
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Samuel Smith 34151

M, #3415, b. 1812

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of a girl aged 9y and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coach & harness maker 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. 3415 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

Denis Metheringham 34161

M, #3416, b. 1808, d. 16 March 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
DeathHe died on 16 March 1880 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Apoplexy.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 March 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 3.9.1855.4,5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 3416 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [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: 10579/1880.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043256406/view
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004210/view
  6. [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

William Ellis 34171

M, #3417, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.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 
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. 3417 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJoseph Humphries 3418
AccompliceHenry Hughes 3608

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ShipStag Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Nov 2024

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Citations

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

Joseph Humphries 34181

M, #3418, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a poultry & pig dealer on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3ch as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3418 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 19 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Ellis 3417
AccompliceHenry Hughes 3608

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ShipStag Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Nov 2024

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Citations

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

William March 34191

M, #3419, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1853 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 3419 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 19 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceSamuel Stow 3688

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
Last Edited1 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.

Charles Cockling 34201

M, #3420, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 13 September 1852 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 ropemaker 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. 3420 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

Henry Wright 34211

M, #3421, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 14 March 1853 at Norwich, Norfolk, 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. 3421 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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.

Charles Mitchell 34221

M, #3422, b. 1830, d. 13 November 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1903 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 13 November 1903 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft and sentenced to 14 years on 12 March 1853 at St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. 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 sailor 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. 3422 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Theft CrimesTheft
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=18217
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1796/1903.

Benjamin Wager 34231

M, #3423, b. 1824, d. 27 August 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 27 August 1900 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON A 610.2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn & granaries and sentenced to 14 years on 3 March 1851 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 labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 23 May 1855.4 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3423 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 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 16 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in October 1859 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 23.12.1859.5 

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ShipStag Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 994/1900.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044177074/view

James White 34241

M, #3424, b. 1837, d. 10 August 1889
Name-Change James White 3424 was also known as James Bain 3424.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 10 August 1889 at Victoria Plains, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 30 September 1851 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 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boot closer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3424 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7601 on 6 January 1864.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing with intent and sentenced to 5 years on 6 January 1864 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1867 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 June 1869 at Western Australia.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10027 on 5 July 1871.5 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 8 years on 5 July 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 January 1876 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 October 1879 at Western Australia.5 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1889 pg 135.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3127831
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 425/1889.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3366913
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3754306

James Welling 34251

M, #3425, b. 1815, d. 5 April 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 5 April 1856 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1851 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3425 on 23 May 1855.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…