Thomas Press 37761

M, #3776, b. 1816, d. 3 September 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 3 September 1895 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried on 3 September 1895 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 16 July 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a frame worker on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3776 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited19 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Robert Huskie 37771

M, #3777, b. 1798, d. 13 February 1857
Name-Change Robert Huskie 3777 was also known as William Huskie 3777. 

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BirthHe was born in 1798.1 
DeathHe died on 13 February 1857 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 February 1857 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to 14 years on 28 September 1853 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 chn as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3777 on 29 March 1856.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 886/1857.

George Smith 37781

M, #3778, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others and sentenced to 14 years on 24 October 1853 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3778 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 June 1880 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 21 July 1881.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1881 pg 136.

Henry Kennington 37791

M, #3779, b. 1827, d. 6 July 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 6 July 1875 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. Headstone has been moved to Carrington St.2,4
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes and sentenced to 14 years on 10 December 1853 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 29 March 1856.5 
OccupationRecorded as a cutler on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3779 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 9 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited16 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. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8555/1875.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183182638/…
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054388324/view

Joseph Warren 37801

M, #3780, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary (3 offences) and sentenced to 14 years on 28 January 1854 at Guernsey, Guernsey, Channel Islands.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Abcess left side of neck; D on left arm on 29 March 1856.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3780 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for UK per SS Lucitania on 20 June 1891.1,3 
Bio Mentioned in "To the Golden Land ..."4 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited5 Dec 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S169] Peter J Bridge, To The Golden Land Exploration to the Eastward 1869-1896, 32-40, 637.

Lewis Myers 37811

M, #3781, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary; theft and sentenced to 14 years on 9 March 1854 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3781 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Hebrew, Israelite, Jew"

His story is told at Harvey History Online.2 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustJewish Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited13 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. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 252.

William Martin 37821

M, #3782, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking & felony and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1850 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 January 1854 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 28 June 1854 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3782 on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10256 on 20 November 1878.4 
ConvictedConvicted and sentenced to 5 years on 20 November 1878 at Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited27 Feb 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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813160935/view
  3. [S153] Parkhurst Prison Register, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Thompson 37831

M, #3783, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 12 June 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3783 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong dates for TOL, CP. 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited13 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.

Joshua Ford 37841

M, #3784, b. 1836, d. 12 January 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 12 January 1896 at Goomalling, Western Australia.1 
BurialHe was buried at Goomalling Cemetery, Goomalling, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 29 June 1854 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3784 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 28 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
West AustGoomalling District Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited11 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. [S16] Burial Records, Cemeteries 2000.

Samuel Rossell 37851

M, #3785, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 17 July 1854 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3785 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 16 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 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.

George Anderson 37861

M, #3786, b. 1831

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George Anderson 3786 (Photo: Australia's Last Convicts SRO Cons 4173/6/48)
BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 5 July 1854 at Varna, Crimea, Russia. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder; soldier on 29 March 1856.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side, flags, anchor, G R M I, 1854 etc right arm on 29 March 1856.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3786 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is partly told on pg 1 of "Australia's Last Convicts".

He is also featured here Crimean War Veterans in WA.3 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited19 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 1.

Owen Fee 37871

M, #3787, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others; wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 10 December 1853 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3787 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 9 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited19 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.

George Cooper 37881

M, #3788, b. 1815, d. 18 March 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to 15 years on 25 February 1854 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3788 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited14 Dec 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: 2713/1865.

George Frost 37891

M, #3789, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1854 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856. Married Bridget Veal 20.8.1859 Perth CE.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3789 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Carter 3664
AccompliceGeorge Walker 3692
Bio Part of his story is told in an article in the Western Ancestor.2 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [S149] "An Unwanted Convict Ancestor."

Henry Gribbins 37901

M, #3790, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of girl under 10y and sentenced to 15 years on 27 February 1854 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3790 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John Mackie.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited1 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Shorrock 37911

M, #3791, b. 1830
Name-Change John Shorrock 3791 was also known as John Smith 3791.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 25 February 1854 at Reading, Berkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason/11th Foot on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3791 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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.

Joseph Lewis 37921

M, #3792, b. 1837
Name-Change Joseph Lewis 3792 was also known as Joseph Little 3792.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 18 March 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootcloser on 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3792 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8472 on 6 September 1865.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 6 September 1865 at Champion Bay, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 August 1871 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 3 November 1871 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 17 October 1878.1,4 
AccomplicePatrick Nearney 4149
AccompliceGeorge Little 3864

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited14 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66015018
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Smith 37931

M, #3793, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 16 March 1854 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3793 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited13 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.

John Darnall 37941

M, #3794, b. 1809

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 16 March 1854 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cattle dealer on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3794 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW in 1862.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited19 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.

John Wilson 37951

M, #3795, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 4 March 1854 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a Hawker on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3795 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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.

William Hall 37961

M, #3796, b. 1835, d. 19 December 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 19 December 1901 at Ballarat, Victoria, CWA has him dying 1901 Ballarat, no certainty that this is #3796.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from person and sentenced to 15 years on 9 March 1854 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856. Married Mary Gardiner 14.5.1861 Australind.1 
OccupationRecorded as a frame work knitter on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3796 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited10 Feb 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/207183669
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227872462/william-hall

Frederick Matthews 37971

M, #3797, b. 1828, d. 14 July 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 14 July 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, drowned.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 15 July 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 25 March 1854 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3797 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1897 pg 118.

Alfred Blake 37981

M, #3798, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at London, London, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and uttering and sentenced to 15 years on 8 May 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk? On 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3798 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Patrick Land.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited1 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

William Wilson 37991

M, #3799, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and theft various articles and sentenced to 15 years on 27 June 1854 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3799 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10268 on 3 April 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted and sentenced to (an unknown value) on 3 April 1879 at Perth, Western Australia.3 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2980966

Jeremiah Tavernor 38001

M, #3800, b. 1834, d. 29 December 1912

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 29 December 1912 at Rookwood Asylum, Rookwood, New South Wales.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 12 July 1854 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 29 March 1856.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3800 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Kimpton 3801

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited14 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189619666/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/238617396