Samuel Bunner 3261

M, #326, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1849 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general stamper on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 326 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 October 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 February 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 41.

John Nevin 3271

M, #327, b. 1828, d. 1 November 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 1 November 1858 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 November 1858 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with assault and sentenced to 15 years on 28 April 1849 at Guernsey, Guernsey, Channel Islands. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ploughman on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 327 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1852 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Violent CrimeAssault
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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.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1187/1858.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Patrick Finn 3281

M, #328, b. 15 August 1820, d. 1884
Name-Change Patrick Finn 328 was also known as Patrick Fynn 328.1 

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BirthHe was born on 15 August 1820 at Bruff, County Limerick, Ireland.1,2 
MarrHe married Margaret Devine on 8 January 1854 at York, Western Australia.3,4
DeathHe died in 1884 at Inverell, New South Wales.2 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 11 January 1849 at Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851. Son of J & Mary nee Cahill.5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer; soldier 1st Foot on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 328 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 July 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."7 
Note Notes from Margaret Sermon.

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Last Edited31 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. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
  3. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 641/1854.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 763 (frame 498) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view
  7. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 84.

Charles Minden 3291

M, #329, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & being a returned convict and sentenced to life on 11 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 329 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 March 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Dec 2021

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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 Frost 3301

M, #330, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 11 July 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851. Married Mary Carroll 26.12.1853 Fremantle.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 330 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Guyon on 27 April 1856.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 Jan 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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 89.

George Barber 3311

M, #331, b. 1827, d. 12 February 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 12 February 1879 at Canning, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Kenwick Pioneer Cemetery, Kenwick, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 1 pound and sentenced to 14 years on 22 January 1849 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason's labourer on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 331 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 19 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited6 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, THE MAILS. (1879, February 19). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 3. Retrieved January 4, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65956823
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1879 pg 33.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126278258/george-barber

James Sanderson 3321

M, #332, b. 1828, d. 17 June 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 17 June 1863 at Northam, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing a policeman and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1849 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 332 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1852 at Western Australia. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/30.4
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 27 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited1 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, Reg: 2254/1863.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 36L (pdf pg 217).

Thomas Ashbee 3331

M, #333, b. 1829, d. 14 September 1911
Name-Change Thomas Ashbee 333 was also known as Thomas Ashby 333. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Kent, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 14 September 1911 at Bridgetown, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Bridgetown Pioneer Cemetery, Bridgetown, Western Australia.3 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Faversham, Kent, England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 15 years on 28 December 1848 at Sandwich, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 333 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.
Research CWA has him dying 1883 Swan but that same date is also against #1523. 

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 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. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 500021/1911.

Donald Macdonald 3341

M, #334, b. 1830, d. 3 December 1862
Name-Change Donald Macdonald 334 was also known as Donald McDonald 334. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 3 December 1862 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 December 1862 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 14 years on 13 September 1849 at Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 334 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 March 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited7 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2110/1862.

William Davis 3351

M, #335, b. 1811, d. 26 May 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
DeathHe died on 26 May 1858 at Perth, Western Australia, shot himself.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 May 1858 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. He is not convict 1506 (refer East Perth Cemeteries). He is No. 335 (see Research notes).4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 20 July 1849 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 May 1851.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 335 on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Research This convict does not appear to be in Convicts of Western Australia. His details have been entered from source records but have the same sources showing as the whole ship was loaded from a spreadsheet. Refer to his links files.

His death in 1858 may have been attributed to another convict (#1506) in error because William was missing from the CWA book and also because there are two registered deaths for William Davis in 1858 1111 & 1113. Note that the newspaper article has him as a shoemaker which matches #335.5 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Local and Domestic Intelligence. (1858, June 2). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66008678
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885876/view
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850-1868 (R21b) frame 36 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Hodgeman 3361

M, #336, b. 1823, d. 1 March 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 1 March 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 1 March 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 15 years on 28 June 1849 at Sandwich, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 May 1851.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 336 on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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, Reg: 1828/1897.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Daniel Spriggs 3371

M, #337, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing to do bodily harm and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1849 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 337 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited16 Feb 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 Lloyd 3381

M, #338, b. 1819, d. 29 October 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 29 October 1857 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, executed for shooting with intent.2 
BurialHe was buried circa 30 October 1857 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to life on 26 February 1848 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a framework knitter on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 338 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Referenced on pg 8 of "Legal Executions."4 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
DeathExecuted in WA
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited6 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004985/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 8.

Peter McHugh 3391

M, #339, b. 1824, d. 12 March 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 12 March 1873 at Albany, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 14 March 1848 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 339 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited11 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, Reg: 6512/1873.
  3. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200292855/peter-mchugh

Edward Wilding 3401

M, #340, b. 1823, d. 20 November 1881

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Family LinkEdward Wilding 340 and Thomas Wilding 2956 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1823 at Whitton, Radnorshire, Wales.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1881 at Greenough, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 29 November 1881 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 25 March 1848 at Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general servant on 13 May 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 340 on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 May 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Wilding 2956
AccompliceEdward William Cooke 2954
Bio He is mentioned in "Shades of the Past."6 

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ShipMermaid 1851 Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited30 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, Reg: 11141/1881.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4721
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234051734/…
  5. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister 1851 - Aug 1854, pg 493.
  6. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 43-49.

Charles Baker 3411

M, #341, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing in a dwelling house and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1847 at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general smith on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 341 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is referenced on pg 73 of "Convict Teachers and the Children of Western Australia."2 

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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. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 73.

Thomas Smirk 3421

M, #342, b. 1832, d. 14 May 1920

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Thomas Smirk 342 (Photo: beaux77)
Parents His parents were John Smirk & Agnes.2 
BirthHe was born in 1832 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 19 August 1832 at Saint John, Preston, Lancashire, England, His parents were John Smirk & Agnes.2 
MarrHe married Eliza Hymus on 6 October 1855 at Fremantle, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 14 May 1920 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia, reg: 6/1920.4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.7 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Preston, Lancashire, England.8 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 August 1848 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter on 13 May 1851.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 342 on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Details about Thomas's life can be found here Thomas Smirk

The City of Kwinana also has a story online Smirks Cottage

His story is also parlty told in "Kwinana ..."9 

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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: 904/1855.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1920, May 15). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27682554
  5. [S24] Australia, Convict Records Index, 1787-1867, online ancestry.com, State Library of Queensland; South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 388.
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184123880/thomas-smirk
  8. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S307] Laurie Russell, Kwinana "Third Time Lucky", pgs 73-79.

James Bassett 3431

M, #343, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 29 July 1848 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 343 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

William Beecham 3441

M, #344, b. 1833
Name-Change William Beecham 344 was also known as William Beacham 344.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 10 July 1848 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 344 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 10 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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

George Price 3451

M, #345, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a handkerchief and sentenced to 7 years on 26 June 1848 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 345 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited16 Feb 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 Pitts 3461

M, #346, b. 1833, d. 19 June 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 19 June 1889 at Northam, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 7 years on 8 August 1848 at Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 346 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Reynolds.5 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedIsle of Man (7)
Last Edited21 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3126431
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 326/1889. Recorded as James Pilts.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186090697/james-pitts
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Walter Thompson 3471

M, #347, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a coat and sentenced to 7 years on 7 August 1848 at Guildford, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 347 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 6 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited16 Feb 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 Jones 3481

M, #348, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 May 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 13 May 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 348 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 27 April 1856.1 

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Left the WA Colony Index
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Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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

Alfred King 3491

M, #349, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 10 years on 10 October 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 349 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in February 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited16 Feb 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 Donovan 3501

M, #350, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 10 years on 10 October 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 May 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 13 May 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Mermaid arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 May 1851. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 350 on 13 May 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited15 Feb 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.