William Billsland 4001

M, #4001, b. 1833, d. October 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
DeathHe died in October 1858 at Victoria Plains, Western Australia, drowned in well reg: 1180/1858.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & stealing wearing apparel and sentenced to 15 years on 15 July 1854 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4001 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 July 1858 at Western Australia

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Citations

  1. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

Bernard Wootten 4002

M, #4002, b. 1835, d. 8 October 1867
Name-Change Bernard Wootten 4002 was also known as Bernard Wootton 4002. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
DeathHe died on 8 October 1867 at Perth, Western Australia, hanged.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 9 October 1867 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person - pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 2 August 1854 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4002 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 December 1862 at Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a watch & receiving and sentenced to 9 years on 7 January 1863 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6802 on 7 January 1863.5 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

He is mentioned in "The People of Perth."6,7 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69387023
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3689/1867.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69136764
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 18,19.
  7. [S351] C.T. Stannage, The People of Perth: A Sociial History of Western Australia's Capital, pg 99.

William Mason 4003

M, #4003, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing sundry goods and sentenced to 15 years on 4 September 1854 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a brass dresser on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4003 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 July 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in February 1863 at Western Australia

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William Sands 4004

M, #4004, b. 1834
Name-Change William Sands 4004 was also known as William Sand 4004. 

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing sundry goods and sentenced to 15 years on 4 September 1854 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a brassfounder on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4004 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 November 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 June 1862 at Western Australia
Research CWA has him dying 17.11.1885 York. That death belongs to a Henry Sands of the same age. Can't find any references to William using the name Henry. 

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John Evans 4005

M, #4005, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing sundry goods and sentenced to 15 years on 4 September 1854 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4005 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 May 1861 at Western Australia

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John Smith 4006

M, #4006, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831. 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 15 years on 10 April 1852 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
EscapedHe escaped from Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England, on 7 July 1854.1 
ConvictedConvicted of escaping from Dartmoor & burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 19 July 1854 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 7 September 1856. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4006 on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1864 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned on pg 145 of "Rica's Stories."3 

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Citations

  1. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1074274780/view
  2. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record
  3. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 145.

William Wheatley 4007

M, #4007, b. 1836, d. 1 December 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
DeathHe died on 1 December 1892 at Meckering, Western Australia, found dead.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others and sentenced to 15 years on 9 August 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4007 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 July 1861 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1892 pg 203.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 935/1892. Recorded as William Wheattey.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191564869/…

Thomas Sellick Darch 4008

M, #4008, b. 1814, d. 20 October 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1814 at Clatworthy, Somerset, England
DeathHe died on 20 October 1884 at Wanneroo, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 21 October 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Grave No. 593.3,4
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously setting fire to a house and sentenced to 15 years on 31 July 1854 at Wells, Somerset, England
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4008 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 July 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 February 1861 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76216746
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12824/1884.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190446401/…

Robert Primrose 4009

M, #4009, b. 1807, d. 31 October 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1807. 
DeathHe died on 31 October 1877 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 20 years on 20 July 1854 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a chemist & colourman on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4009 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 February 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 July 1874 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited20 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1877 pg 178.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9478/1877.

William King 4010

M, #4010, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding cattle and sentenced to 15 years on 20 July 1854 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4010 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 September 1863 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1872 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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Charles McCloud 4011

M, #4011, b. 1818, d. 22 January 1888
Name-Change Charles McCloud 4011 was also known as Charley Decos 4011. 
Name-Change Charles McCloud 4011 was also known as Charles McLeod 4011. 
Name-Change Charles McCloud 4011 was also known as William Berryman 4011. 

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BirthHe was born in 1818. 
DeathHe died on 22 January 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Old Age reg: 17/1888.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 23 January 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft at the Post Office and sentenced to 14 years on 4 April 1848 at St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.4 
TransportedxCharles McCloud 4011 was transported on 8 February 1849 departing from Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England, on the Neptune for Bermuda. Returned to England 19.12.1853.4 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 April 1854 at Pentonville Prison, Barnsbury, London, England. Licence No. 5493.5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft of money and sentenced to 21 years on 28 November 1854 at Jersey, Channel Islands. He had been convicted previously. 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4011 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 September 1865 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited27 Feb 2023

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Citations

  1. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76473364
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813011854/view
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record

George Battersby 4012

M, #4012, b. 1817, d. 19 July 1894
Name-Change George Battersby 4012 was also known as George Battersley 4012. 

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BirthHe was born in 1817. 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1894 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Emphysema; Bronchial.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 20 July 1894 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 9 August 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 7 September 1856. Widower 2 chn. 
OccupationRecorded as a publican on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4012 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 November 1865 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 June 1873 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10146 on 2 September 1874.3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter of his wife and sentenced to 7 years on 2 September 1874 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Bio He is mentioned in "Petticoat Pioneers."5 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited3 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 582/1894.
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2973173#.
  5. [S382] Anne Jeffreys, Petticoat Pioneers - 19th Century Women of Irwin, pg 35.

Abel Tomes 4013

M, #4013, b. 1832, d. 7 November 1897
Name-Change Abel Tomes 4013 was also known as Abel Toms 4013. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
DeathHe died on 7 November 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 8 November 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 1 August 1854 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4013 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1866 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 March 1875 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited20 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2247/1897. Recorded as Abel Toms.

James Mitchell 4014

M, #4014, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820. 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence to the person and sentenced to 15 years on 31 July 1854 at Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a bellhanger & gas fitter on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4014 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 July 1861 at Western Australia

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Last Edited6 Feb 2023

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Stephen Oates 4015

M, #4015, b. 1824, d. 6 April 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1824. 
DeathHe died on 6 April 1871 at Bunbury, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence to the person and sentenced to 15 years on 31 July 1854 at Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4015 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 August 1869 at Western Australia

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Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited21 Feb 2023

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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755235

John Godfrey 4016

M, #4016, b. 1824, d. 7 June 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1824. 
DeathHe died on 7 June 1858 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 28 July 1854 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4016 on 7 September 1856. 

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Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited20 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1096/1858.

John Henry Berry 4017

M, #4017, b. 1828
Name-Change John Henry Berry 4017 was also known as John Sommerville 4017. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 29 January 1855 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4017 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 October 1864 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
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Thomas Darcy 4018

M, #4018, b. 1820, d. 4 May 1904
Name-Change Thomas Darcy 4018 was also known as Thomas Darcey 4018. 

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BirthHe was born in 1820. 
DeathHe died on 4 May 1904 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Pingelly Cemetery, Pingelly, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4018 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 December 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 July 1861 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 October 1870 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/38684543
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3037/1904. Recorded as Thomas Darcey.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99249241/thomas-darcey

Pierce Farrell 4019

M, #4019, b. 1833, d. 9 November 1891
Name-Change Pierce Farrell 4019 was also known as Pearce Farrell 4019. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
DeathHe died on 9 November 1891 at Molong, New South Wales.1 
BurialHe was buried at Molong General Cemetery, Molong, New South Wales.2
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 16 January 1855 at Woolwich, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. Married Margaret Desmond 19.3.1861 Geraldton Wes. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 106th company Royal Marines on 7 September 1856. 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 7 September 1856.3 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4019 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 April 1861 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited2 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=511
  2. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49548574/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Cooper 4020

M, #4020, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft and sentenced to 14 years on 1 August 1854 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a gas fitter on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4020 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 February 1861 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited21 Feb 2023

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Walter Moir 4021

M, #4021, b. 1827, d. 23 December 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 23 December 1885 at Arthur River, Western Australia, death from rupture of the spleen.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 22 January 1855 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a saddler on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4021 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 January 1863 at Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 3 years on 3 January 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10200 on 3 January 1877.5 
Research CWA has him reconvicted 3.7.1877 but that looks like a typo. 

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited19 Dec 2024

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Citations

  1. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=855285
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1886 pg 6.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14060/1886.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66304364
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

William Gregan 4022

M, #4022, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 17 June 1850 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 21 June 1854 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4022 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 July 1867 at Western Australia
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited5 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S153] Parkhurst Prison Register, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  2. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813198937/view

Anthony Danson 4023

M, #4023, b. 1825, d. 15 November 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1825. 
DeathHe died on 15 November 1886 at Irwin, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4023 on 7 September 1856. 
PardonHis was granted a Pardon on 20 October 1857 at Western Australia.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 October 1857 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited20 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14598
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14277/1886.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edward Hayes 4024

M, #4024, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4024 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1857 at Western Australia
PardonHis was granted a Pardon on 27 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited21 Feb 2023

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Citations

  1. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William English 4025

M, #4025, b. 1833, d. 24 July 1913

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Parents His father was William James English.1 
BirthHe was born in 1833. 
DeathHe died on 24 July 1913 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 26 July 1913 at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG HC 413.3,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4025 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 July 1861 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited20 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100469/1913.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/79859297
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100469/1913.