William Richard Bettles 35761

M, #3576, b. 1833
Name-Change William Richard Bettles 3576 was also known as Richrd Bettles 3576.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 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. 3576 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.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. [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.

William Rose 35771

M, #3577, b. 1837, d. 21 April 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Bath, Somerset, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 April 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 22 April 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 14 years on 13 April 1849 at Bath, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855. Married Hannah Robinson nee Prescott 18.10.1875 Geraldton Wes.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. 3577 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 12 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."4 

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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: 1630/1899.
  4. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 302.

George Raglass 35781

M, #3578, b. 1834, d. 14 November 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Horsham, Sussex, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 14 November 1858 at Western Australia drowned.1,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 4 July 1850 at Horsham, Sussex, 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. 3578 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S153] Parkhurst Prison Register, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885876/view

James Phillips 35791

M, #3579, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 25 June 1853 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 soldier 23 ft 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. 3579 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Dodds.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited30 Oct 2024

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Citations

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

Donald McTaggart 35801

M, #3580, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to ravish and sentenced to life on 7 October 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 ch 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. 3580 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeAttempt to Ravish
Last Edited22 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.

Isaac Haley 35811

M, #3581, b. 1817, d. 15 June 1883

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Family LinkIsaac Haley 3581 and Jacob Haley 3582 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1817 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 15 June 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia, reg: 11868/1883.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing parcels and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1853 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was maried 1 ch as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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. 3581 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 1 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJacob Haley 3582
Research There is an 1885 Inquest in Bunbury of an Issac Haley who died 26/11/1885 reg: 13454/1886. The Inquest flags the dead man as #3581 but given that he was only 50 years of age it looks far more likely that #3581 died in Geraldton in 1883. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited30 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214095769
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244657474/isaac-haley

Jacob Haley 35821

M, #3582, b. 1823, d. 17 August 1885

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Family LinkJacob Haley 3582 and Isaac Haley 3581 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1823 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 17 August 1885 at Geraldton, Western Australia, reg: 13344/1885.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 August 1885 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing parcels and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1853 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 ch as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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. 3582 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 14 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceIsaac Haley 3581

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited30 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19125
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244692759/jacob-haley

Jacob Wright 35831

M, #3583, b. 1828, d. 8 March 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 8 March 1874 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 11 January 1854 at Swaffham, Norfolk, 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 1 child as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker 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. 3583 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 20 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited30 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6931/1874.
  3. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 9
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Charles Clifford 35841

M, #3584, b. 1823, d. 12 February 1906
Name-Change Charles Clifford 3584 was also known as William Shaw 3584.1 

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Charles Clifford 3584 (Photo: Australia's Last Convicts SRO CON 4173/7/412)
BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 12 February 1906 at Fremantle Gaol, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON AA 106.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 3 March 1845 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 18506 (Tas) on 25 August 1845 at Tasmania.6 
ConvictedConvicted of being at large before expiry of sentence of transportation and sentenced to life on 9 July 1853 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 9 April 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3584 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is briefly told in "Australia's Last Convicts."7 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited20 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82684037
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700069/1906.
  5. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812653003/view
  6. [S147] Tasmania Libraries Archives, online unknown url, https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-80$init=CON33-1-80P37.
  7. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 15.

James O'Donnell 35851

M, #3585, b. 1837, d. 30 November 1911

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 30 November 1911 at Quindalup, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Busselton Pioneer Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 21 years on 20 February 1854 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder on 9 April 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3585 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Thompson 3816
AccompliceCharles Dempsie 3913
AccompliceRobert Craig 3917
AccompliceRobert Sloan 3942

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87207838
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6000024/1911.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199882957/james-o'donnell.

William White 35861

M, #3586, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1852 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman 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. 3586 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1855 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 10 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

John Sigley 35871

M, #3587, b. 1818, d. 18 June 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 18 June 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 18 June 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 9 July 1853 at York, Yorkshire, 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 married 1child as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3587 on 9 April 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 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 8 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited9 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. [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/76069594
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 355/1887.

William Hull 35881

M, #3588, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 14 years on 13 March 1854 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3588 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited22 Dec 2022

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Citations

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

Charles Fisher 35891

M, #3589, b. 1829, d. 20 July 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 20 July 1889 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 22 July 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2,5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 9 May 1853 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855. Married Maria Williams 17.7.1858 Perth CE.1,6 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3589 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited8 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66088610
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 347/1889.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207565420/…
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1178/1858.

Charles Mallard 35901

M, #3590, b. 1835, d. 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died in 1884 at Bowes, Western Australia, reg: 12899/1884.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 15 years on 18 October 1853 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, 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 boatman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3590 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes"

Baker. The attached story is from the information sheets at the Port Gregory Convict Depot.3,4

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited26 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 299.
  4. [S385] Port Gregory Convict Depot - Information Sheets.

James Mountain 35911

M, #3591, b. 1825, d. 8 February 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 8 February 1892 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, reg: 147/1892.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing and sentenced to 15 years on 29 July 1853 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 ch as at 9 April 1855. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 30.6.1858.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3591 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1857 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30.1,5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 28 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is briefly told in "Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed."6 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited31 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77391692
  4. [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-2054389001/view
  5. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 260.
  6. [S67] Anne Jeffreys, Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed Ticket of Leave Men of the Irwin District 1860-1900, pg 24.

James Taylor 35921

M, #3592, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 27 February 1854 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 cotton stripper 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3592 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited22 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.

Alexander Martin 35931

M, #3593, b. 1831, d. 28 October 1855

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 28 October 1855 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 16 years on 10 November 1853 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a joiner 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3593 on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
AccompliceJohn Paterson 3594
AccomplicePeter Carney 3595
AccompliceAllan McQuarrie 3676

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1873 (frame 777)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Paterson 35941

M, #3594, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 16 years on 9 November 1853 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3594 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceAlexander Martin 3593
AccomplicePeter Carney 3595
AccompliceAllan McQuarrie 3676

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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.

Peter Carney 35951

M, #3595, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 16 years on 10 November 1853 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass founder on 9 April 1855.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3595 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceAlexander Martin 3593
AccompliceJohn Paterson 3594
AccompliceAllan McQuarrie 3676

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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 Orpin 35961

M, #3596, b. 1826, d. 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died in 1889 at Williams, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing apples and sentenced to 20 years on 4 January 1853 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 carpenter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3596 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited9 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 36/1890.

Edward Fagg 35971

M, #3597, b. 1836, d. 31 October 1906
Name-Change Edward Fagg 3597 was also known as Edward Tagg 3597.1 

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Family LinkEdward Fagg 3597 and William Fagg 3565 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1836 at Kent, England.1 
DeathHe died on 31 October 1906 at Claremont, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 17.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 21 July 1853 at Maidstone, Kent, 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. Married Margaret Denman widow 19.10.1869.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3597 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of unlawful assault and sentenced to 3 years on 1 October 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10282 on 1 October 1879.6 
AccompliceWilliam Fagg 3565
AccompliceRichard William Cart 3566

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600094/1906.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209929849/edward-fagg
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2981863
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

John Saunders 35981

M, #3598, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 3 March 1853 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Adelaide arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 April 1855. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3598 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 23 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Leonard 3319

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

Charles Woolley 35991

M, #3599, b. 1826, d. 20 January 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 20 January 1901 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 22 January 1901 at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON A 269.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 April 1855.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 ch as at 9 April 1855.1 
OccupationRecorded as a machine fitter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3599 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 June 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 June 1887 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [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: 816/1901.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

William O'Donnell 36001

M, #3600, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing to wound and sentenced to 20 years on 10 December 1853 at York, Yorkshire, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3600 on 9 April 1855.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAdelaide Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited22 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.