George Harrison 44511

M, #4451, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7years on 13 December 1852 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 27 March 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5185 His licence was revoked 5.1.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 4451 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Marshall 44521

M, #4452, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7years on 3 January 1853 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 25 March 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5080 His licence was revoked 2.1.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 4452 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited23 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Beckett 44531

M, #4453, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 3 May 1852 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 August 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 3618 His licence was revoked 23.5.1856 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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. 4453 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Jones 44541

M, #4454, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of unlawfully obtaining money under false pretence and sentenced to 7years on 27 July 1853 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 29 July 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. His licence was revoked approx feb 1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a dentist 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. 4454 on 3 July 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9971 on 5 January 1870.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 5 January 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 July 1872 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 November 1880 at Western Australia.3 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeFalse Pretences
Last Edited17 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1075975374/view
  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/256616813

John Taylor 44551

M, #4455, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 7years on 5 January 1853 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 26 February 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4919 His licence was revoked 6.1.1757 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a smith on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 4455 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Joseph Foster 44561

M, #4456, b. 1832, d. 29 August 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 29 August 1887 at Perth, Western Australia, found in the bush at Canning.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 29 August 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7years on 5 April 1853 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 9 July 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5890 His licence was revoked 2.1.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stone mason 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. 4456 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76472505
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 486/1887.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Bernard Jospeh McCabe 44571

M, #4457, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7years on 13 October 1852 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 5 December 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4440 His licence was revoked 9.1.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 4457 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited17 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Joseph Page 44581

M, #4458, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 2 pewter pots and sentenced to 7 years on 14 February 1853 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 18 March 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5060 His licence was revoked 9.1.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 chn 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. 4458 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 20 January 1879.1,3 

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Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Smith 44591

M, #4459, b. 1828, d. 1 April 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 1 April 1858 at Freshwater Bay, Western Australia, congestion of the brain.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a person and sentenced to 7years on 14 June 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 14 November 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4087 His licence was revoked 21.1.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a dealer 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. 4459 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 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-2039885876/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: 1144/1858.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

James Head 44601

M, #4460, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously wounding a person with intent and sentenced to 7years on 20 September 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 4460 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Nubia on 25 May 1874.1,2,3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S160] South Australia Police Gazettes 1862-1947, online Ancestry.com, 3.8.1874 pg 88
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Richard Rothwell 44611

M, #4461, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing £37 10/- and a silk scarf from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 23 August 1849 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 24 February 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 2474 His licence was revoked 3.9.1856 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a calico printer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn 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. 4461 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

George Hayward 44621

M, #4462, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1850 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4462 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 17 January 1864.1,2 
Research CWA has a typo in the offence rescription. 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Edward Wilkin 44631

M, #4463, b. 1828, d. 4 December 1906

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Parents His parents were Richard Wilkins & Ann Mackeron.2 
BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 4 December 1906 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 23.3 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1850 at Swaffham, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 4463 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong length of sentence. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
Last Edited7 Sep 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600111/1906.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600111/1906. Recorded as Edward Wilkins.

Hamlet Heaton 44641

M, #4464, b. 1815
Name-Change Hamlet Heaton 4464 was also known as Hamlet Eaton 4464.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a watch and sentenced to 10 years on 14 January 1851 at Kirkdale, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 5 May 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 2912 His licence was revoked 13.6.1856 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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. 4464 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Research There is some conflict betwwen WA BDMs having Hamlet Eaton died in 1887 (reg 291) and John Eaton being buried in East Perth Cemetery 22.5.1887. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited7 Sep 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

James Wright 44651

M, #4465, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7years on 19 August 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 January 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 2177 His licence was revoked 25.1.1856 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a boot closer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 4465 on 3 July 1857.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

William Hopwood 44661

M, #4466, b. 1831, d. 25 December 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1898 at North Dandalup Bridge, Dandalup, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 26 December 1898 at St Johns Churchyard, Pinjarra, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing sacks and sentenced to 7years on 1 March 1852 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 14 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 4246 His licence was revoked 5.11.1856 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.5 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4466 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "St Johns Burials 1844-2000."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited9 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1899 pg 4
    Inquests.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1373/1899.
  4. [S221] Burials, St John's Pinjarra Burials, pg 198.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Thomas Hadley 44671

M, #4467, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7years on 17 March 1852 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 14 September 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 818 His licence was revoked 13.6.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.2 
OccupationRecorded as a metal turner on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4467 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited8 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Joseph Wilkinson 44681

M, #4468, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 22 March 1852 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 19 September 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3833 His licence was revoked 05.05.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.2 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4468 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

George Skidmore 44691

M, #4469, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7years on 5 April 1852 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 15 June 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3320 His licence was revoked 20.9.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.2 
OccupationRecorded as a plumbers labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4469 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited8 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Thomas Cook 44701

M, #4470, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7years on 24 May 1852 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 August 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. His licence was revoked approx May 1856 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a biscuit baker on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4470 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited5 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. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1075105501/view

Richard Spencer 44711

M, #4471, b. 1816, d. circa 17 December 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died circa 17 December 1889 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 17 December 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of curtilage breaking & stealing and sentenced to 7years on 29 June 1852 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 13 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 4236 His licence was revoked 5.7.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.5 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4471 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited23 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66931810
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 590/1889.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Joseph Savage 44721

M, #4472, b. 1831
Name-Change Joseph Savage 4472 was also known as Michael Savage 4472.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7years on 5 July 1852 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 9 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 4152 His licence was revoked 13.6.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.2 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4472 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited8 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

James Kelly 44731

M, #4473, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7years on 26 August 1852 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4473 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

John White 44741

M, #4474, b. 1826, d. 3 November 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 3 November 1892 at Northam, Western Australia, suddenly.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7years on 11 October 1852 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 17 March 1856 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 5117 His licence was revoked 7.10.1856 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 3 July 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4474 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClara Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1892 pg 185 Inquests.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 862/1892.
  4. [S40] Northam Cemetery, online northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

James Unsworth 44751

M, #4475, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7years on 29 November 1852 at Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 28 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 4565 His licence was revoked 23.5.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.2 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 3 July 1857.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4475 on 3 July 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of The Lock Up.3 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…