James Davidson 4151

M, #4151, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 21 March 1855 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 tailor 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4151 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 March 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 August 1862 at Western Australia

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John Bambury 4152

M, #4152, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821. 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously wounding and sentenced to 20 years on 14 August 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a builder 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4152 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1859 at Western Australia
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusional on 12 July 1860 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to works 31.7.1860.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 April 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1874 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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Citations

  1. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042363744/view

James Bryan 4153

M, #4153, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 14 March 1855 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4153 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 January 1866 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10010 on 6 January 1871.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 3 years on 6 January 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 18 January 1879.3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66032186
  3. [S160] South Australia Police Gazettes 1862-1947, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/…

Richard Wilson 4154

M, #4154, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824. 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing & burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 7 March 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a woolcomber 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4154 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 May 1862 at Western Australia

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Theft CrimesStealing
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Thomas Orange 4155

M, #4155, b. 1834, d. December 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
DeathHe died in December 1899 at Pingelly, Western Australia, lost travelling between Pingelly and Beverley.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a tea caddie and sentenced to y years on 1 March 1849 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.3 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 9 May 1854. Licence No. 657.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 7 March 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4155 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 April 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 June 1863 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202829562
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7/1900.
  3. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813085676/view
  4. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Charles Tomlinson 4156

M, #4156, b. 1823, d. 10 November 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1823. 
DeathHe died on 10 November 1892 at York, Western Australia, York hospital.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a bargeman on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4156 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 March 1863 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 856/1892.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

George Clarke 4157

M, #4157, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a bargeman 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4157 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 July 1862 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Callao (Lima Peru) on 30 January 1864.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 Mar 2023

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Citations

  1. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Matthew Barlow 4158

M, #4158, b. 1814, d. circa 22 October 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1814. 
DeathHe died circa 22 October 1885 at Billabong Station, Murchison, Western Australia.1 
BurialHe was buried in October 1888 at Billabong Station, Murchison, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 11 December 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a bargeman 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4158 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 October 1862 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32715565

James Laing 4159

M, #4159, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 20 years on 27 November 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4159 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 August 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 March 1863 at Western Australia

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Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited8 Feb 2023

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Peter McKean 4160

M, #4160, b. 1829, d. 12 October 1872
Name-Change Peter McKean 4160 was also known as William McDonald 4160. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
DeathHe died on 12 October 1872 at Albany, Western Australia, hanged as William McDonald for murder of TL man.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by house breaking and sentenced to 21 years on 17 April 1855 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. 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 carter on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4160 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 July 1860 at Western Australia
Bio Details about his crime and execution can be found on pgs 22-23 of "Legal Executions"

He is mentioned in "Frankland to ..."

he is mentioned in "Country Cavacalde .."5,6,7 
Research CWA has him being reconvcited as #8073 but that no. belongs to Henry Marriott who was on the Merchantman. He was obviously re-convicted for his hanging but we can't any instances of him getting a second convict no. 

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DeathExecuted in WA
West AustAlbany Related
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S105] FHWA Cemetery Records, online members.wags.org.au/members-data/cemetery-data, Albany Old Roman Catholic reg 39.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256612446
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6364/1872. Recorded as William McDonald.
  4. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pgs 22-23.
  6. [S205] Maxine Laurie, Frankland to the Stirlings : a history of the Cranbrook Shire, pg 17.
  7. [S256] Judith Parnell, Country Cavalcade - A History of the Shire of Tambellup, pg 32, 33.

Joseph McCarey 4161

M, #4161, b. 1827
Name-Change Joseph McCarey 4161 was also known as Joseph McCreary 4161. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to life on 9 August 1851 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4161 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1858 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 April 1862 at Western Australia

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Arson CrimeArson
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Henry William Hall 4162

M, #4162, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818. 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to life on 4 August 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 chn as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a silversmith 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4162 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 October 1864 at Western Australia

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Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited25 Mar 2023

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James Brown 4163

M, #4163, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821. 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 28 April 1855 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4163 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 March 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 March 1864 at Western Australia

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Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited1 Mar 2023

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John Burlough Ayscough 4164

M, #4164, b. 1813, d. 2 July 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1813 at Lincolnshire, England
DeathHe died on 2 July 1882 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 8 March 1855 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 9 chn as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4164 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 November 1865 at Western Australia

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Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited4 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1882 pg 121.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11361/1882. Recorded as John Aiscough.

Amos Bradshaw 4165

M, #4165, b. 1840, d. 25 June 1916
Name-Change Amos Bradshaw 4165 was also known as William Amos Bradshaw 4165. 

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
DeathHe died on 25 June 1916 at York, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.1,3 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery with a sheep and sentenced to life on 8 March 1855 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4165 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 January 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1865 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBuggery
Last Edited4 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148579374
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100010/1916.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225384306/…

William Carpenter 4166

M, #4166, b. 1812, d. 19 July 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1812 at England
DeathHe died on 19 July 1883 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Old Age and Debility.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 July 1883 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 12 March 1855 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 8 chn as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a auctioneer 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4166 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1859 at Western Australia
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Joseph Monger.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 March 1865 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned on pg 68 of "Convict Teachers .." and also on pgs 180-181 of "Bride Ships."5,6 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited1 Nov 2024

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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/65937070
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11956/1883.
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  5. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 68.
  6. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pgs 180-181.

George Hallett 4167

M, #4167, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 28 February 1855 at Winchester, Hampshire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a papermaker 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4167 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1859 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 November 1865 at Western Australia
Research CWA has the wrong trial location. 

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Last Edited1 Mar 2023

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Thomas Henderson 4168

M, #4168, b. 1830, d. 3 October 1888
Name-Change Thomas Henderson 4168 was also known as Martin Bowman 4168. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
DeathHe died on 3 October 1888 at Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Heart Disease.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 October 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously wounding with intent to murder and sentenced to life on 9 April 1855 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4168 on 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1860 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1873 at Western Australia
Bio He managed to force John Boyle O'Reilly to take him with him when he escaped on the Vigilant. He was put off the ship at the isalnd of Roderique and was eventually returned to WA.4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited20 Apr 2024

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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/3121179
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 548/1888.
  4. [S182] William G. Schofield, Seek For A Hero - The Story of John Boyle O'reilly, 141, 153, 158, 160, 161, 162, 166, 167, 168.

William Taylor 4169

M, #4169, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 18 July 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 21 March 1854 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His licence was revoked 17.11.1855 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4169 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 February 1857 at Western Australia
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1858 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited3 Mar 2023

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Citations

  1. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813831901/view

John Newman 4170

M, #4170, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 12 May 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 8 February 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 2296 His licence was revoked 29.6.1855 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4170 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 February 1857 at Western Australia
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1858 at Western Australia
AccompliceCharles Sidney 4183

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813818779/view

John McDermott 4171

M, #4171, b. 1832, d. 10 February 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
DeathHe died on 10 February 1902 at Welshpool, Western Australia, exhaustion and want of food and water through being lost in the bush.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 12 February 1902 at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 289.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 13 August 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 30 January 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His licence was revoked 3.8.1855 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4171 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1857 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in August 1858 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1902 pg 70.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24738267
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1890/1902.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813821639/view

Henry Williams 4172

M, #4172, b. 1829
Name-Change Henry Williams 4172 was also known as Henry Davis 4172. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7years on 19 May 1851 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 23 March 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 2560 His licence was revoked 23.3.1855 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4172 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1857 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 November 1859 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned in "Convict Teachers ..."2 

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 Apr 2023

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Citations

  1. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813877932/view
  2. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 70.

George Dunn 4173

M, #4173, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 14 October 1851 at Dorchester, Dorset, England
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 2 February 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 2266 His licence was revoked 5.1.1856 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 7 September 1856. Applied for wife to come to WA 1/2yr return 30.6.1858.2 
OccupationRecorded as a dairyman on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4173 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1857 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in December 1858 at Western Australia
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited15 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813877932/view
  2. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054389001/view

Alexander James Monteith 4174

M, #4174, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 13 April 1852 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 11 August 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3679 His licence was revoked 15.3.1856 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a iron moulder on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4174 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1857 at Western Australia
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1859 at Western Australia

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited4 Mar 2023

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Citations

  1. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813885215/view

James Hulme 4175

M, #4175, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 24 November 1851 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 24 March 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 2548 His licence was revoked 18.3.1856 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 7 September 1856. 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 7 September 1856. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Runnymede arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 7 September 1856. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4175 on 7 September 1856. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 7 September 1856. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 June 1857 at Western Australia
ExpiredHis sentence expired in November 1858 at Western Australia
Research CWA has the wrong TOL date. 

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ShipRunnymede Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited4 Mar 2023

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Citations

  1. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813885215/view