William Israel Nicholson 43261

M, #4326, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a whitesmith on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4326 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited4 Apr 2024

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Citations

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

William Renton 43271

M, #4327, b. 1829, d. 6 February 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 6 February 1884 at near Youndegin, Youndegin, Western Australia, remains found in the bush.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England.3 
TransportedxWilliam Renton 4327 was transported on 8 February 1849 departing from Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England, on the Neptune for Bermuda.3 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 25 March 1854 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 575.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4327 on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited22 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2990570
  3. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813024460/view
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Henry Lee 43281

M, #4328, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others with personal violence and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a combmaker on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4328 on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Hardwick 4403

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 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.

Michael O'Neil 43291

M, #4329, b. 1833
Name-Change Michael O'Neil 4329 was also known as Michael O'Neill 4329.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cutting & wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1855 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4329 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited27 Mar 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 Clarke 43301

M, #4330, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to Life on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonecutter on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4330 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 138, 205 of "Sand & Stone .."2 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 Apr 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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 138, 205.

James Nalin 43311

M, #4331, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempt to rob and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4331 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

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

John Rigbye 43321

M, #4332, b. 1810, d. 10 December 1860
Name-Change John Rigbye 4332 was also known as John Rigbys 4332.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
DeathHe died on 10 December 1860 at Fremantle, Western Australia, acc killed on Public Works.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4332 on 3 July 1857.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited2 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2932815/721202
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1609/1860. Recorded as John Rigbys.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206685412/…

James Ascroft 43331

M, #4333, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4333 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NZ per Jessie Kelly on 1 June 1867.2 

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ShipClara Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited2 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69386724

John Brophy 43341

M, #4334, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempt to drown with intent to murder and sentenced to 25 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4334 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao on 25 January 1869.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 144 of "Sand & Stone .."2 

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ShipClara Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited18 Apr 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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 144.

John O'Neil 43351

M, #4335, b. 1830
Name-Change John O'Neil 4335 was also known as John O'Neill 4335.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stoker on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4335 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao on 22 October 1866.1,2 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited14 Apr 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/…

Joseph Croft 43361

M, #4336, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stoker on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4336 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited4 Apr 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 Turton 43371

M, #4337, b. 1832, d. October 1916

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William Turton 4337 & family (Photo: Gary Buck)
BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
MarrHe married Mary Catherine Jones on 22 January 1863 at St Stephens Church, Wandering, Western Australia.2 
DeathHe died in October 1916 at Wandering, Western Australia.3 
BurialHe was buried at Wandering Cemetery, Wandering, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of burglary on 3 counts & house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith & painter on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4337 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1859 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30.1,5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1952/1863. Recorded as William Turpin.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 400054/1916.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190080699/…
  5. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 88L (pdf pg 343).

John Smith 43381

M, #4338, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4338 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited29 Mar 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.

Peter McBride 43391

M, #4339, b. 1828, d. 10 August 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 10 August 1859 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, accidently drowned.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 18 August 1859 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 8 January 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4339 on 3 July 1857.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.5

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1285/1859.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 515 (frame 324) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Campbell 43401

M, #4340, b. 1834, d. 1 September 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 1 September 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 2 September 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 9 January 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4340 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited22 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

James Kennedy 43411

M, #4341, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theftby house breaking and sentenced to 21 years on 10 January 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a striker on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4341 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 Apr 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.

Seth Eccles 43421

M, #4342, b. 1814, d. 26 November 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1891 at Northam, Western Australia, fell from a ladder while not sober.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4342 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited22 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260938504

Benjamin Blann 43431

M, #4343, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to 14 years on 13 March 1856 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4343 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London per Zephyr on 25 January 1877.1,2 

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ShipClara Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited29 Mar 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1877 pg 66.

Phillip Grinney 43441

M, #4344, b. 1817, d. 1 August 1886
Name-Change Phillip Grinney 4344 was also known as Philip Grinney 4344.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 1 August 1886 at Canning District, Western Australia, found dead.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 3 August 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously wounding with intent to murder and sentenced to life on 28 November 1853 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coach builder on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4344 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited22 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1888 pg 129 Inquests.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14078/1886.

Joseph Broadbent Glassell 43451

M, #4345, b. 1820, d. circa 28 October 1869
Name-Change Joseph Broadbent Glassell 4345 was also known as Joseph Glassiel 4345. 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died circa 28 October 1869 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 28 October 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinetmaker on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4345 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited6 Aug 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4402/1869. Recorded as Joseph Glassiel.

Alexander Samuel 43461

M, #4346, b. 1831, d. 15 February 1899
Name-Change Alexander Samuel 4346 was also known as Alexander Samuels 4346.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 15 February 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 16 February 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.4 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 July 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 3338.5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 4 February 1856 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a confectioner on 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4346 on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10046 on 3 January 1872.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 3 years on 3 January 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1876 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1878 at Western Australia.6 

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ShipClara Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited22 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1550/1899.
  4. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3750585

James Terry 43471

M, #4347, b. 1834, d. 22 February 1904

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 22 February 1904 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 18 March 1854 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentlemen's servant on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4347 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Archibald Edgar.6 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
York Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1293/1904.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=21739
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258573054
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206377244/james-terry
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Rovan 43481

M, #4348, b. 1822
Name-Change John Rovan 4348 was also known as John Rowan 4348. 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 8 May 1854 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 3 July 1857.2,3 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4348 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042392899/view
  3. [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-2054391794/view

George Doleman 43491

M, #4349, b. 1834
Name-Change George Doleman 4349 was also known as George Dolman 4349.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent to murder and sentenced to life on 5 August 1854 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4349 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited9 Apr 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.

Charles Hall 43501

M, #4350, b. 1821, d. 30 April 1891
Name-Change Charles Hall 4350 was also known as Charles Williams 4350.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 30 April 1891 at York, Western Australia, York hospital cancer of the throat.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 30 April 1891 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 29 March 1856 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 3 July 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 3 July 1857. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4350 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Gregory 4520

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 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/148137129
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.