Patrick Smith 43761

M, #4376, 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 unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4376 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

John Johnson 43771

M, #4377, b. 1834, d. 17 April 1863
Name-Change John Johnson 4377 was also known as John Johnston 4377.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 17 April 1863 at Northam, Western Australia, commited suicide having shot Thomas Just #4529.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 10 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 unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4377 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited10 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042052415/view
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2934392
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2204/1863.
  5. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

James McKenzey 43781

M, #4378, b. 1829
Name-Change James McKenzey 4378 was also known as James McKenrey 4378.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1854 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4378 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited16 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.

Thomas Rowson 43791

M, #4379, b. 1808
Name-Change Thomas Rowson 4379 was also known as Thomas Robson 4379. 

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1855 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4379 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 192 of "Sand & Stone .."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited19 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 192.

George Coleman 43801

M, #4380, b. 1804
Name-Change George Coleman 4380 was also known as George Colman 4380. 

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 22 March 1855 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4380 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1859 at Western Australia. He left the Champion Bay District without permission in June 1859 and refused to return. Hence he was returned to Fremantle Prison.1,2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7914 on 6 July 1864.3 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a money order and sentenced to 5 years on 6 July 1864 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 November 1867 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 October 1873 at Western Australia.3 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 453 (frame 316) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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/66014258

Alexander Baillie 43811

M, #4381, b. 1838, d. 6 September 1896
Name-Change Alexander Baillie 4381 was also known as Alexander Bailey 4381. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 6 September 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 September 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & assault and sentenced to 15 years on 19 February 1855 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 glassblower on 3 July 1857.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4381 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
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 28 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
York Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [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: 1575/1896. Recorded as Alexander Bailey.
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Jesse Thomas 43821

M, #4382, b. 1828, d. 28 May 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 28 May 1882 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 May 1882 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 12 March 1855 at Maidstone, Kent, England.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 hawker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4382 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19026
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11351/1882.

John Taylor 43831

M, #4383, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 12 July 1855 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter & 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4383 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited28 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.

Charles Chance 43841

M, #4384, b. 1830, d. 2 April 1902

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Parents His parents were William Chance & Winifred Gree.2 
BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 2 April 1902 at East Beverley, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Beverley Anglican Cemetery, Beverley, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 12 July 1855 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4384 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 Portsmouth prison.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 1857.1,6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 June 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 12 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Smith 4680
AccompliceAlfred Smith 5131
Bio The attached story is compliments of Carol Wheat.

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ShipClara Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 7/1902.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7/1902.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148407137
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179874148/…
  6. [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-2054398965/view

John Mann 43851

M, #4385, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 2 July 1855 at Lewes, Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4385 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited16 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 Dowd 43861

M, #4386, b. 1833, d. 14 June 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 14 June 1870 at Bunbury, Western Australia, Australind Rd killed by earth & stones falling on him.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 6 July 1855 at Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, 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 sawyer; ex military on 3 July 1857.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 3 July 1857.4 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4386 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7909 on 1 June 1864.5 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged money order and sentenced to 7 years on 1 June 1864 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 February 1868 at Western Australia.5 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4630/1870.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Isaac Lievers 43871

M, #4387, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 15 years on 6 July 1855 at Kingston upon Hull, 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 cooper 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4387 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited16 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.

John Stevens 43881

M, #4388, b. 1831, d. 22 June 1911

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Hadleigh, Suffolk, England.1 
DeathHe died on 22 June 1911 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 85.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 28 July 1855 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4388 on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Elijah Quartermaine.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceRobert Clarke 4389

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited9 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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600096/1911.
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Robert Clarke 43891

M, #4389, b. 1824, d. 7 October 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 7 October 1879 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 28 July 1855 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4389 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Stevens 4388
Bio Mentioned in "Convict Teachers ..." on pgs 70 & 77.4 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited9 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1879 pg 170 Inquests.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13130/1885.
  4. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 70, 77.

John Parsons 43901

M, #4390, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & theft and sentenced to 15 years on 19 October 1854 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 barman carpenter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4390 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 2 July 1862.2 
ConvictedConvicted of being at large before expiration of sentence and sentenced to 5 years on 17 July 1866 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 27 June 1870 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 22376.3 
Bio His story is told in "Shades of the Past"

The attached article is compliments of Marcia Watson

Mentioned on pgs 184, 185 (with photo) of "The Bride Ships"

His story is also told at Harvey History Online.4,5,6

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleReturned to England from WA Early
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited17 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/69135998*.
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pgs 184, 185.
  5. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 77-78.
  6. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Terence O'Neil 43911

M, #4391, b. 1832
Name-Change Terence O'Neil 4391 was also known as Terence O'Neill 4391.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 13 July 1855 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 boilermaker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4391 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao on 6 May 1868.1,2 

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ShipClara Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited16 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/…

Alexander Davy 43921

M, #4392, b. 1834, d. 1 September 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 1 September 1861 at Western Australia pneumonia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 30 July 1855 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.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 boilermaker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4392 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039632365/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1837/1861.

Elijah Bradley 43931

M, #4393, b. 1808, d. 28 April 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
DeathHe died on 28 April 1859 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 21 July 1855 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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 6 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4393 on 3 July 1857.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1374/1859.
  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. 113 (frame 262) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Hiden 43941

M, #4394, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 16 July 1855 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4394 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 9 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. on 29 April 1873.1,2 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipClara Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited23 Jul 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Matthew Danson 43951

M, #4395, b. 1823, d. 7 September 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 7 September 1862 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, fell in a well.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 11 August 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4395 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited23 Jul 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039513251/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2050/1862.

William Whitehead 43961

M, #4396, b. 1833, d. 22 November 1891

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William Whitehead 4396 (Photo: Robynne Walsh)
BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 22 November 1891 at Albany, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 11 August 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 machine fitter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4396 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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. [S54] Albany Cemetery Board, online albanycemeteryboard.com.au/.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260754522
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 743/1891.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215222544/…

John Hey 43971

M, #4397, b. 1812

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 15 years on 21 May 1841 at Preston, Lancashire, England.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3668 (Tas) on 13 January 1842 at Tasmania.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 October 1850 at Tasmania.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 11 August 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4397 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Eastern States Convict
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S117] Justitia Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728075871/findingaid#nla-obj-728109074, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1069577803/view
  3. [S147] Tasmania Libraries Archives, online unknown url, https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-16$init=CON33-1-16P147.

Peter McKellar 43981

M, #4398, b. 1834, d. 27 May 1915

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Parents His parents were Daniel Mckellar & Catherine Mcclellan.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834 at Greenock, Renrewhire, Scotland.1,3 
DeathHe died on 27 May 1915 at Claremont, Western Australia.4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG EC 190.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 22 October 1851 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.6 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 14 April 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England.7 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 25 September 1855 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4398 on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited9 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600115/1915.
  3. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=851533
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600115/1915.
  6. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812389881/view
  7. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Love 43991

M, #4399, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 26 September 1855 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4399 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited28 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.

George Burr 44001

M, #4400, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 19 September 1855 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4400 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited16 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.