George Morrell 34261

M, #3426, b. 1835, d. 11 March 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 11 March 1864 at Bunbury Hospital, Bunbury, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn and sentenced to 14 years on 12 July 1852 at Abingdon, Berkshire, 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. 3426 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions on 7 April 1861 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the invalid depot 17.5.1861.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [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: 2424/1864.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039583426/view

John McGurk 34271

M, #3427, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of offering violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 20 August 1850 at Corfu, Greece.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 36th foot; cotton spinner on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3427 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

James Piercy 34281

M, #3428, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 16 September 1852 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3428 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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.

Michael Dodd 34291

M, #3429, b. 25 November 1829, d. 18 December 1895

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Parents His parents were Thomas Dodd & Birgtta Gollagner (Bridget Gallagher.)2 
BirthHe was born on 25 November 1829 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 13 December 1829 at St Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, His parents were Thoma Dodd & Birgtta Gollagner (Bridget Gallagher).2 
DefactoHe had a relationship with Elizabeth Sarah Smith circa 1865 at Moore River, Western Australia. We can find no mge reg..3 
DeathHe died on 18 December 1895 at Dandaragan, Western Australia, reg: 1579/1895.4,5 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.6 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3429 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Research We only have a source for the year of death. The actual date is unsourced.

We have not yet found details of his first marriage in England. 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited25 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. [S315] Liverpool, England, Catholic Baptisms, 1741-1919, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9476/1866 Birth of first child Sarah Ann Dodd.
  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/3101897
  6. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Andrew Lewis 34301

M, #3430, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 29 March 1853 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, 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 97th foot on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 23 May 1855.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3430 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 17 August 1872.1,3 

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ShipStag Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
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/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Penfound 34311

M, #3431, b. 1836, d. circa 19 September 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died circa 19 September 1870 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 September 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 3 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 gardener on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3431 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 20 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [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: 4743/1870.

John Armstrong 34321

M, #3432, b. 1830
Name-Change John Armstrong 3432 was also known as Charles Wilkinson 3432.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 9 February 1853 at Preston, 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 shoemaker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3432 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 17 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict 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.

James Scarebrook 34331

M, #3433, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 22 February 1853 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 23 May 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855. Applied to marry 12.1.1858.1 
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. 3433 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Stanton 3309
AccompliceThomas King 3637

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

James Beck 34341

M, #3434, b. 1832, d. 13 December 1910

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Hertfordshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 13 December 1910 at Whanganui, New Zealand.1 
BurialHe was buried at Heads Road Cemetery, Whanganui, New Zealand.2 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 24 February 1853 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 shoemaker on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3434 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England on 5 January 1872.1 
AccompliceJoseph Lambert 3173

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited28 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206599369/james-beck

Robert Wilson 34351

M, #3435, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 2 March 1853 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3435 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of G M Meares.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 21 August 1872.1,3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
York Census 1859 Index
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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Cooke 34361

M, #3436, b. 1834, d. 28 February 1917

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1917 at Dandaragan, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent to injure and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1853 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3436 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited5 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204745438
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4200004/1917. Recorded as Charles Cook.

James Thomas 34371

M, #3437, b. 1829, d. 18 January 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1859 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 18 January 1859 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom & valet on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3437 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Batty 3272

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited1 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Convict Establishment, Medical
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044217012/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1253/1859.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Stephen Brown 34381

M, #3438, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempting to shoot and sentenced to 15 years on 9 July 1853 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 ch 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3438 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited7 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.

William Johnson 34391

M, #3439, b. 1808
Name-Change William Johnson 3439 was also known as William Walker 3439.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 20 years on 19 October 1852 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3439 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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.

John Marriott 34401

M, #3440, b. 1827, d. 28 January 1907

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 28 January 1907 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 29 January 1907 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Grave No. 102.2
ConvictedConvicted of firing farm buildings and sentenced to life on 17 March 1851 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 23 May 1855. Married Catherine Noon 2.12.1868 Perth RC.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3440 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 3 years on 7 July 1869 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9951 on 7 July 1869.6 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 20 July 1870 at Western Australia.6 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25694960
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100080/1907.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755473
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Patrick Cunningham 34411

M, #3441, b. 1833, d. 7 April 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 7 April 1870 at Albany, Western Australia, reg: 4692/1870.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 23 May 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3441 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 June 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccomplicePatrick Conolly 3376
AccompliceWilliam Keenhan 3392
AccompliceMartin Riley 3407
AccompliceJames Cunningham 3624
AccomplicePatrick Murtough 3670

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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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230030206/…

John Haskins 34421

M, #3442, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817 at Somerset, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 26 March 1853 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2ch as at 23 May 1855. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr end 30.6.1858.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a coal miner on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3442 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 June 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [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-2054388324/view

Frederick Janes 34431

M, #3443, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bill of exchange and sentenced to 20 years on 5 February 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 clerk on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3443 on 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
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.

Michael Grogan 34441

M, #3444, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 21 years on 15 October 1852 at Barbados. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 23 May 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; groom on 23 May 1855.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 23 May 1855.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Stag arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 23 May 1855. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3444 on 23 May 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 23 May 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipStag Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeOther Military
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/…

William Fairgrieve 34451

M, #3445, b. 1830, d. 29 October 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 29 October 1896 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Senility etc.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 31 October 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 23 June 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3445 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited12 Dec 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/jcdetail.aspx
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1671/1896. Recorded as William Fairgreaves.

Patrick Vadden 34461

M, #3446, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from person and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3446 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 5 December 1864.1,2 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited22 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Coupland 34471

M, #3447, b. 1833
Name-Change John Coupland 3447 was also known as John Copeland 3447. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 August 1851 at Brecon, Brecknockshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3447 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of George Martin.2 
LeftHe left the colony for Hobart on 17 May 1880.1,3 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited30 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1880 pg 150.

Thomas Towerditch 34481

M, #3448, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 15 September 1851 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3448 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited3 Feb 2024

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Citations

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

William Smith 34491

M, #3449, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 3 November 1851 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ropemaker on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3449 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited19 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.

George Sweenie 34501

M, #3450, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3450 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited12 Dec 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=851569