William Wright 4261

M, #426, b. 1818, d. 4 September 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died on 4 September 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile Decay.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 September 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 16 October 1848 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 426 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 15 October 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited6 May 2023

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.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1570/1896.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

William Turner 4271

M, #427, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 50 pidgeons and sentenced to 7 years on 20 October 1848 at Newark, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wheelwright on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 427 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited15 Jan 2022

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 Smithurst 4281

M, #428, b. 1814

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 23 October 1848 at Newark, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a kitchen gardener on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 428 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftThomas Smithurst 428 left the colony for SA per Swallow in April 1857.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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.

Richard Johnston 4291

M, #429, b. 1810, d. 3 August 1885
Name-Change Richard Johnston 429 was also known as Richard Johnson 429. 
Name-Change Richard Johnston 429 was also known as Richard Johnstone 429. 

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
DeathHe died on 3 August 1885 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, paralysis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 5 August 1885 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 30 September 1848 at Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a porter on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 429 on 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited7 May 2023

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.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10816/1881.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

John Richards 4301

M, #430, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 21 February 1849 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a puddler on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 430 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 197.

James Daw 4311

M, #431, b. 1828, d. 28 November 1869
Name-Change James Daw 431 was also known as James Dow 431.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 28 November 1869 at Geraldlton, Western Australia, chronic dusentry.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia; buried as James Dow.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 10 May 1848 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851. Married Bridget.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shopman on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 431 on 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 9 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited7 May 2023

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=16247
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1869, December 15). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 2. Retrieved March 2, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66032489
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4447/1869.

Gordon Davidson 4321

M, #432, b. 1823, d. 26 September 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 26 September 1854 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 15 September 1848 at Bermuda.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter; soldier on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 432 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited27 Mar 2022

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.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

James Perkes 4331

M, #433, b. 1828, d. 20 December 1867
Name-Change James Perkes 433 was also known as James Perks 433. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 20 December 1867 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing chattels and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1845 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 433 on 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 16 October 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited22 Jun 2023

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: 3738/1867.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232720807/james-perks

William Miles 4341

M, #434, b. 1818
Name-Change William Miles 434 was also known as John Nutting 434. 

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 15 years on 30 July 1846 at Guildford, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 434 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited13 Feb 2022

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #3039 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812075367/view

Benjamin Plummer 4351

M, #435, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 1 March 1847 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 435 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited13 Feb 2022

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2424 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812055849/view

Pawley John 4361

M, #436, b. 1827, d. 24 February 1878
Name-Change Pawley John 436 was also known as Pawley Jaques 436. 
Name-Change Pawley John 436 was also known as Paul Jacques 436. 
Name-Change Pawley John 436 was also known as Paul Jaques 436.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 24 February 1878 at Toodyay, Western Australia, as Paul Jacques.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 February 1878 at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 1 July 1847 at Chesterton, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 436 on 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in September 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited22 Jun 2023

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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, Film No. 1040470.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brain R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9637/1878.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239061615/…

William Davis 4371

M, #437, b. 1815
Name-Change William Davis 437 was also known as William Davies 437. 

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BirthHe was born in 1815 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 3 January 1848 at Salop, Shropshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 437 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkWilliam Davis 437 appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of H. Burton.3 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Last Edited29 Mar 2022

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2696 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812065096/view
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Jewell 438

M, #438, b. 1803, d. 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1803 at Chipstable, Somerset, England.1,2 
DeathHe died in 1881 at Victoria Plains, Western Australia.3 
Name-Variation James Jewell 438 was also known as Samuel Jewell 438.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing of apples and sentenced to 10 years on 10 January 1848 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 438 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited27 Jul 2023

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2605 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812061957/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11102/1881.

Thomas Connor 4391

M, #439, b. 1818
Name-Change Thomas Connor 439 was also known as James O'Connor 439.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at County Monaghan, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 24 January 1848 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 28 June 1851. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA in 1/2yr return 31.12.1851.1,3 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 439 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited14 Feb 2022

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2695 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812065096/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2032980189/view

Thomas Wilson 4401

M, #440, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 10 January 1848 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cloth dresser on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 440 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2695 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812075884/view
  3. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 250.

Thomas Molineux 4411

M, #441, b. 1828
Name-Change Thomas Molineux 441 was also known as Thomas Molyneux 441.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Wigan, Lancashire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 24 April 1848 at Kirkdale, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 441 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited31 Mar 2022

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #3203 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812079764/view

Abraham Jennison 4421

M, #442, b. 1804, d. circa 27 March 1870
Name-Change Abraham Jennison 442 was also known as Abraham Jamison 442. 

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BirthHe was born in 1804 at Belper, Derbyshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died circa 27 March 1870 at Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 March 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 July 1848 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 10 chn as at 28 June 1851. Married Ann Sanders 16.5.1825 Duffield. Son of Abraham & Sarah nee Beardsley.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 442 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Details of a letter from Abraham Jennison to his children can be found in the book "A Brand on his Coat" by Rica Erickson, pgs 12-14

He also has an entry in Wikipedia Abraham Jennison.5 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 Jul 2023

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #3203 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812070550/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4532/1870. Recorded as Abraham Jamison.
  5. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 12-14.

Benjamin Hill 4431

M, #443, b. 1808

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BirthHe was born in 1808 at Littleborough, Lancashire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 16 August 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 443 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited5 Sep 2023

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #3204 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812079764/view

Joseph Blane 4441

M, #444, b. 1805, d. 19 May 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1805 at Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1876 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 20 May 1876 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 16 October 1848 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 444 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited7 May 2023

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2920 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812071128/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8903/1876.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Samuel Rolland 4451

M, #445, b. 1826
Name-Change Samuel Rolland 445 was also known as Samuel Rowland 445.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Wrexham Denbigh, Cheshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1848 at Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851. Married Ann Sloey/Slowly/Hoey 21.5.1855 Toodyay. Has 1 son. Son of Matthew/Mathias.1 
OccupationRecorded as a nailmaker on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 445 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2920 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812071128/view
  3. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 200.

John Bullen 4461

M, #446, b. 1824, d. 1862
Name-Change John Bullen 446 was also known as John Buller 446.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died in 1862 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 4 December 1848 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 446 on 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 3 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited7 May 2023

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. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1947/1862.

Thomas Pledge 4471

M, #447, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 December 1848 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1854. Married M Burton.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a lighter & waterman on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 447 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is compliements of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited13 Dec 2022

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-2036170093/view
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Jarrett 4481

M, #448, b. 1822, d. 5 December 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Horley, Surrey, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 5 December 1877 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Diarrhoea.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 6 December 1877 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia; buried as JARRATT, John.5 
Name-Variation John Jarrett 448 was also known as John Jarratt 448.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 December 1848 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851. Granted permission to marry 1/4yr return 3.1854. Married Eliza Fenning.1,6 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 448 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 June 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 3 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited7 May 2023

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2960 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812073158/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9541/1877.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  6. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036170093/view

Daniel Buckley 4491

M, #449, b. 1815, d. 24 May 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1815 at County Tipperary, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 24 May 1852 at Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 May 1852 at Alma St Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 4 December 1848 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 449 on 28 June 1851.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2962 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812073158/view
  3. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…, Page No 43.
  4. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034201453/view

John Newton 4501

M, #450, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 4 December 1848 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 June 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 28 June 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 June 1851. He had been collected from York prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 450 on 28 June 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 June 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrenees 1851 Convict Index
Last Edited13 Feb 2022

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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, File 136 #2962 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812073158/view