James McKenzie 35261

M, #3526, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 21 years on 28 February 1853 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. 3526 on 9 April 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 23 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1876AlbanyHe appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia.2 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited29 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. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 42.

John Divney 35271

M, #3527, b. 1825, d. 1 July 1883
Name-Change John Divney 3527 was also known as John Devney 3527.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 1 July 1883 at Baylup, Western Australia, remains in bush.2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at St Johns Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 8 March 1853 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
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 
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. 3527 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 271, 277 of "Sand & Stone .."6 

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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/78847595
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1883 pg 123.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11975/1883. Recorded as John Diveney.
  5. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  6. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 271, 277.

James Hibbert 35281

M, #3528, b. 1824, d. 6 March 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 6 March 1879 at Dongara, Western Australia, drowned.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and theft and sentenced to life on 8 March 1853 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower1 ch as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 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. 3528 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is briefly told in "Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed."3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 Jan 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, 1879 pg 65, 66.
  3. [S67] Anne Jeffreys, Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed Ticket of Leave Men of the Irwin District 1860-1900, pg 24.

Henry Spencer 35291

M, #3529, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 8 March 1853 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 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. 3529 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited21 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.

Mark Higgins 35301

M, #3530, b. 1835
Name-Change Mark Higgins 3530 was also known as Mark Kearney 3530.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 26 February 1853 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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. 3530 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
LeftMark Higgins 3530 left the colony by escaping in March 1860.1,2,3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited21 Nov 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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Chambers 35311

M, #3531, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 26 sov. from person and sentenced to 15 years on 9 February 1853 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 ch as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper 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. 3531 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited21 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

William Cartmell 35321

M, #3532, b. 1831, d. 30 December 1911
Name-Change William Cartmell 3532 was also known as William Cartnell 3532.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 30 December 1911 at Claremont, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG EC 9.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of unnatural crime and sentenced to life on 8 March 1852 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bobbin turner on 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. 3532 on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Simpkin 3533
Bio Part of his story is told in "The Carcerel Colony."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeUnnatural Crime
Last Edited26 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.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213604862/…
  4. [S98] Jenny Gregory and Louis Marshall, The Carceral Colony, pg 139-141.

George Simpkin 35331

M, #3533, b. 1817, d. 13 November 1879
Name-Change George Simpkin 3533 was also known as George Simkin 3533.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1879 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Old Age and Debility.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 13 November 1879 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of unnatural crime and sentenced to life on 8 March 1852 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gun smith on 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. 3533 on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Cartmell 3532
Bio Part of his story is told in "The Carcerel Colony."5 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeUnnatural Crime
Last Edited26 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.
  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/65956544
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10339/1879. Recorded as George Simpkins.
  5. [S98] Jenny Gregory and Louis Marshall, The Carceral Colony, pg 139-141.

James Cannon 35341

M, #3534, b. 1821, d. 2 May 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 2 May 1866 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 May 1866 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent and sentenced to life on 25 October 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sweep on 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. 3534 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault
Last Edited16 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043248911/view
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16161
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3191/1866.

Thomas Wright 35351

M, #3535, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding and stealing and sentenced to life on 2 April 1853 at Chester, Cheshire, 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 butcher 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. 3535 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of E R Parker.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited12 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Frederick Cordell 35361

M, #3536, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and theft and sentenced to 20 years on 7 April 1853 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, 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 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. 3536 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited21 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 Hobbs 35371

M, #3537, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Wiltshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 20 August 1850 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
EscapedHe escaped from Justitia Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England, on 12 September 1851.3 
ConvictedConvicted of escaping from a hulk and sentenced to 20 years on 26 March 1853 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 3537 on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 1 August 1868.1,4 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813178928/view
  3. [S117] Justitia Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728075871/findingaid#nla-obj-728109074, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072516895/view
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Martin Hannon 35381

M, #3538, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 19 March 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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. 3538 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited21 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 Higgins 35391

M, #3539, b. 1833, d. 1 August 1880
Name-Change Denis Higgins 3539 was also known as Dennis Higgins 3539.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 1 August 1880 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from a house and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1853 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
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 
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. 3539 on 9 April 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 5 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited21 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1880 pg 125.

Samuel Hollis 35401

M, #3540, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 3 March 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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 lacemaker 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. 3540 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 1 August 1868.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited21 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.

Robert Simpson 35411

M, #3541, b. 1826, d. 5 January 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 5 January 1873 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 25 February 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
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 
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. 3541 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6443/1873.

Charles Hall 35421

M, #3542, b. 1825, d. 27 July 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 27 July 1864 at Mandurah, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a steel refiner on 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. 3542 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Murray District."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited17 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, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65956544
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 311.

Robert Brown 35431

M, #3543, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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 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. 3543 on 9 April 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 29 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited21 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.

Robert Veitch 35441

M, #3544, b. 1829, d. 15 March 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 15 March 1861 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, Diseased Lungs.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 16 March 1861 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 28 July 1853 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pitman 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. 3544 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2933022
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1680/1861. Recorded as Robert Vitch.

Frederick Tindall 35451

M, #3545, b. 1825
Name-Change Frederick Tindall 3545 was also known as Frederick Tindell 3545.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of garrotte robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 13 July 1853 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3545 on 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 18 November 1871.1 
AccompliceWilliam Ellis 3332
AccompliceJoseph Dart 3680

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

George Christie 35461

M, #3546, b. 1813, d. 18 July 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
DeathHe died on 18 July 1874 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 28 June 1853 at Warminster, Wiltshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 ch as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper on 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. 3546 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8022/1874. Recorded as Geo Christie.

John Brown 35471

M, #3547, b. 1827, d. February 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died in February 1873 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 4 March 1854 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
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 
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. 3547 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited21 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/…

John Smith 35481

M, #3548, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 4 March 1854 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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 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. 3548 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited21 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

William Moore 35491

M, #3549, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to life on 14 March 1854 at Exeter, Devon, 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 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. 3549 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited21 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.

Samuel Johnson 35501

M, #3550, b. 1803, d. 3 April 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1803.1 
DeathHe died on 3 April 1869 at Convict Depot Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 April 1869 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 11 March 1854 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
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 
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. 3550 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9048 on 6 June 1866.4 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 3 years on 6 June 1866 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1868 at Western Australia.4 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited16 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=16234
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4196/1869.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.