Israel Senior 38761

M, #3876, b. 1821, d. 9 February 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 9 February 1891 at Swan River, Western Australia, drowned.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 14 years on 14 March 1854 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 29 March 1856.3,4 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer Grocer Preston 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3876 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 29 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 13 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited15 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1891 pg 25.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039643430/view
  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-2054392853/view

Stephen Sherwin 38771

M, #3877, b. 1836, d. 16 November 1913

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Derbyshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 16 November 1913 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 17 November 1913 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 14 March 1854 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3877 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited2 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211161007
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=3090
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900074/1913.

William McLachlan 38781

M, #3878, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 16 March 1854 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 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 labourer; soldier 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3878 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited20 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 McLaughlan 38791

M, #3879, b. 1833
Name-Change John McLaughlan 3879 was also known as John McLaughlin 3879.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of disgrace and contemptible conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 25 August 1854 at Corfu, Greece. 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 butcher; soldier 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3879 on 29 March 1856.1 
EscapedHe escaped from Guildford, Western Australia, on 15 July 1857. He returned to the depot of his own accord.2,3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of James Cook.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 February 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Military CrimeOther Military
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 700 (frame 148) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 704 (frame 149) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Patrick Rogers 38801

M, #3880, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion; taking regimental clothes (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 6 March 1854 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer; soldier on 29 March 1856.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Cross, I H S, woman's bust and anchor right arm; mermaid, 1844 etc left arm, D on left side 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3880 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of James Coles.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
York Census 1859 Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Charlton 38811

M, #3881, b. 1819, d. 13 April 1896
Name-Change John Charlton 3881 was also known as George Charlton 3881.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 13 April 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried on 13 April 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes 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 groom 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3881 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited2 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Joseph Neil 38821

M, #3882, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Calton, Scotland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 6 October 1853 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3882 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited18 Dec 2024

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Citations

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

Edward Farrell 38831

M, #3883, b. 1834
Name-Change Edward Farrell 3883 was also known as Francis Farrell 3883.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing bones and sentenced to 10 years on 13 October 1851 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 puddler labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3883 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited20 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.

James Waterworth 38841

M, #3884, b. 1831, d. 6 April 1893
Name-Change James Waterworth 3884 was also known as James Wentworth 3884. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 6 April 1893 at Wongamine, Western Australia, upsetting of a dray.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 August 1853 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. 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 married 2 chn 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3884 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
West AustGoomalling District Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited10 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1893 pg 64.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 322/1893.
  4. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

Frederick Oxley 38851

M, #3885, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 24 August 1853 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, 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 fruiterer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3885 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 26 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 7 October 1864.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Elliot 38861

M, #3886, b. 1826, d. 29 August 1883
Name-Change William Elliot 3886 was also known as William Gilliver 3886.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 29 August 1883 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 29 August 1883 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 7 July 1853 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 carter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3886 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 6 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited18 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12007/1883. Recorded as Willm Eliott.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Peter Manning 38871

M, #3887, b. 1826, d. 4 July 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1884 at York, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 13 July 1853 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.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 sailor 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3887 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 October 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Research A Peter Mann aged 55 died in York 4.7.1884 reg: 12691/1884. Unsure if Peter Manning and Peter Mann are one and the same? 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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.

John Kinghorn 38881

M, #3888, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 July 1853 at Newcastle, Northumberland, 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 smith's 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3888 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 19 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited20 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 Brown 38891

M, #3889, b. 1835
Name-Change George Brown 3889 was also known as James Cruro 3889.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from person and sentenced to 10 years on 16 August 1853 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3889 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 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 Burke 38901

M, #3890, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3890 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying 1893 in Swan but that William Burke was only 14 months old. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited20 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.

Bernard McArdle 38911

M, #3891, b. 1832, d. 10 June 1910
Name-Change Bernard McArdle 3891 was also known as Bernard Carrol 3891. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 10 June 1910 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 291 (as McArtle.)2 
ConvictedConvicted of leaving his post before relieved (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 15 June 1853 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar. 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 labourer; soldier 30 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3891 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedGibraltar (24)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited18 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. [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: 1600099/1910.

John Coyle 38921

M, #3892, b. 1835, d. 12 July 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 12 July 1876 at Colonial Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 13 July 1876 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 9 July 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3892 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Bryan 3618
AccompliceJohn Dawson 3667

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited30 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18839
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8986/1876.

James Hanson 38931

M, #3893, b. 1823
Name-Change James Hanson 3893 was also known as James Hansom 3893.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent to murder and sentenced to life on 9 July 1853 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a comb maker 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3893 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited20 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 Hawkins 38941

M, #3894, b. 1834, d. 25 May 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1856 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hay stack and sentenced to life on 14 March 1854 at Exeter, Devon, 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 tailor 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3894 on 29 March 1856.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited6 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, Superintendent Orders, 1855 - 1858 (So4 - So6)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Frederick Norris 38951

M, #3895, b. 1836
Name-Change Frederick Norris 3895 was also known as Frederick Morris 3895. 
Name-Change Frederick Norris 3895 was also known as Patsey Connor 3895.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and larceny and sentenced to life on 3 April 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3895 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 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 Newman 38961

M, #3896, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality with an ass and sentenced to 20 years on 8 March 1853 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3896 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited20 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 Lacey 38971

M, #3897, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and intent to steal and sentenced to 20 years on 27 July 1853 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3897 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 6 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of S S Parker.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 26 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJoseph Danks 3626

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited18 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Pickering 38981

M, #3898, b. 1824, d. 3 January 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 3 January 1900 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 3 January 1900 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of warehousebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 25 August 1842 at Preston, Lancashire, England.4 
TransportedxJames Pickering 3898 was transported on 27 April 1843 departing from Fortitude Hulk, Chatham, Kent, England, on the to Bermuda.4 
TransportedxHe was transported in October 1843 departing from Tenedos Hulk, Bermuda, transferred to York Hulk.5 
PardonHis was granted a Pardon in November 1847 at York Hulk, Gosport, Hampshire, England.6 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a desk and £60 and sentenced to 20 years on 17 February 1854 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Wm Hammond arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 March 1856. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3898 on 29 March 1856.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 March 1856.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 29 March 1856.7,8 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9939 on 2 December 1868.9 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of a haystack and sentenced to 14 years on 2 December 1868 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.9 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1874 at Western Australia.9 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 29 November 1878 at Western Australia.9 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10330 on 6 December 1882.9 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding and sentenced to 5 years on 6 December 1882 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.10 

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited15 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4506
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1184/1900.
  4. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1070109172/view
  5. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1070221303/view
  6. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1071025112/view
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039643430/view
  8. [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-2054392853/view
  9. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  10. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213979072

John Saunders 38991

M, #3899, b. 1824
Name-Change John Saunders 3899 was also known as John Morris 3899. 

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John Saunders aka Wood 3899 (Photo: Pentonville Prison 1874)
BirthHe was born in 1824 at London, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 18 yards of cloth and sentenced to 7 years on 22 August 1842 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
TransportedxJohn Saunders 3899 was transported on 3 April 1843 departing from Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England, on the Cressy for Van Dieman's Land.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9721 (Tas) on 20 August 1843 at Tasmania.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1848 at Tasmania.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1849 at Tasmania.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary to the value of £800 and sentenced to 20 years on 9 March 1854 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 29 March 1856.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3899 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer hatter on 29 March 1856.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 18 months on 7 July 1865 at Reading, Berkshire, England.4 
ConvictedConvicted of Being A Large Without Lawful Excuse Before the Termination of A Term Transportation Town He Had Been Before Sentenced and sentenced to 8 years + 1 month hard labour on 26 February 1866 at Reading, Berkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 15 June 1872 at Southwark Prison, Southwark, London, England.4 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Eastern States Convict
Returned to England from WA Early
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited11 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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812005299/view
  3. [S147] Tasmania Libraries Archives, online unknown url, https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-40$init=CON33-1-40P235JPG.
  4. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Henry Eason 39001

M, #3900, b. 1830, d. 14 August 1879
Name-Change John Henry Eason 3900 was also known as James Henry Eason 3900. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 14 August 1879 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking entering and stealing and sentenced to 17 years on 4 April 1853 at Boston, Lincolnshire, 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3900 on 29 March 1856.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10037 on 4 October 1871.5 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 4 October 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted in January 1876 at Western Australia.5 
AccompliceJoseph Cant 3249
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipWilliam Hammond Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited22 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1879 pg 139.
  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: 10201/1879.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65933939