John McCartney 45011

M, #4501, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & rape (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7years on 26 April 1856 at Karachi, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 8 August 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier Bengal Horse Artillery; shoemaker on 8 August 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the City of Palaces arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 8 August 1857. He had been collected from Bombay prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4501 on 8 August 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1862 at Western Australia.1,2 

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Where ConvictedIndia (136)
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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-2044067892/view

John Nash 45021

M, #4502, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination & mutinous conduct (Court Martial Navy) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 August 1856 at Bombay, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 8 August 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 8 August 1857.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 8 August 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the City of Palaces arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 8 August 1857. He had been collected from Bombay prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4502 on 8 August 1857.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of mania circa June 1858 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 4.8.1858.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of untractable sell willed & excitable, otherwise rational on 23 May 1860 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the invalid depot abt Jun 1860.3 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 6 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 3 years on 3 January 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4,5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10045 on 3 January 1872.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1874 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 April 1875 at Western Australia.7 
Research CWA has a typo in his 2nd CF date. 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039991230/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042363744/view
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3750585
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3750585
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Cullen 45031

M, #4503, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a sergeant (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 2 September 1856 at Bombay, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 8 August 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier Bombay Artillery on 8 August 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the City of Palaces arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 8 August 1857. He had been collected from Bombay prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4503 on 8 August 1857.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta on 23 January 1876.2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1876 pg 35.

Moses McConnell 45041

M, #4504, b. 1836, d. 9 September 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 9 September 1875 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, softening of the brain.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 September 1875 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of throwing his cap at a lieutenant colonel (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 22 November 1856 at Poonah, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 8 August 1857.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 3rd Bengal European Infantry; boilermaker on 8 August 1857.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4504 on 8 August 1857.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the City of Palaces arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 8 August 1857. He had been collected from Bombay prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 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. [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: 8638/1875.

John Newton 45081

M, #4508, b. 1806, d. 6 June 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1806.1 
DeathHe died on 6 June 1868 at Guildford, Western Australia, reg: 3950/1868.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to life on 28 July 1855 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4508 on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong convict no. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited25 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. [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.

Hector George Fenner 45091

M, #4509, b. 1836, d. 19 January 1921

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Parents His parents were Joseph Fenner & Mary Buckland.2 
BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
MarrHe married Hannah Anne Stallard on 30 December 1864 at Bunbury, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 19 January 1921 at Busselton, Western Australia.1,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Busselton Pioneer Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & theft and sentenced to 20 years on 10 July 1855 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer on 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4509 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Williams 4302 & 8998
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online


There is some info about Hector here Australian Convict Records

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited30 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6000001/1921.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2240/1865.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147607623
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6000001/1921. Recorded as George Hector Fenner.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182293762/…

William Clarke 45101

M, #4510, b. 1803

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BirthHe was born in 1803.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 20 years on 17 December 1855 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4510 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about William here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited22 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.

Michael Cuffe 45111

M, #4511, b. 1830, d. 11 July 1899
Name-Change Michael Cuffe 4511 was also known as Michael Cuff 4511.1 

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Parents His parents were John Cuff & Marget Mccartney.2 
BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
MarrHe married Maria Bradley on 25 September 1869 at Yarragadee Station, Mingenew, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 11 July 1899 at Dongara, Western Australia.1,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 13 July 1899 at Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of attempting to drown his wife and sentenced to 15 years on 3 January 1856 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4511 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records
Research Couldn't find details of his fist marriage to Rebecca in England. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1178/1899.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3004/1869. Recorded as Michael Cuff.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5859
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1178/1899. Recorded as Michael Cuff.

George Foxton 45121

M, #4512, b. 1825, d. 27 July 1880
Name-Change George Foxton 4512 was also known as George Thompson 4512.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 27 July 1880 at York Hospital, York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of cutting & wounding with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fruit merchanr on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4512 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited29 Nov 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: 10561/1880. Recorded as Geo Foxton.

Joseph Stoddart 45131

M, #4513, b. 1834, d. 13 September 1908

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Parents His fatherwas Ronald Joseph Stoddart.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 13 September 1908 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 September 1908 at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1856 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4513 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1860 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30.1,7
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJoseph Weston 4655

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited25 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 4900094/1908.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/251175459/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900094/1908.
  5. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239061768/…
  7. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 327.

James Kenyon 45141

M, #4514, b. 1817, d. 26 December 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1817 at Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 December 1874 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, inflammation of the lungs.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 26 December 1874 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter - killing his wife and sentenced to life on 20 February 1856 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter & plasterer on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4514 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited24 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/109902123
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4621
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8222/1874.

Henry Melling 45151

M, #4515, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of drunkenness; striking a superior officer & using abusive language (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 13 March 1856 at Scutari, Turkey. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.2,3 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; soldier on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4515 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find more information about Henry here Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited16 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885439/view
  3. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054395568/view

John Gill 45161

M, #4516, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking, entering & stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 9 December 1851 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 10 October 1853 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 3862.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 5 March 1856 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4516 on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 March 1891 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHodgson Dawson 4662
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited2 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. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

William Stewart 45171

M, #4517, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 15 March 1856 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse breaker on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4517 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

There is some info about William here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 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.

John Poole 45181

M, #4518, b. 1819, d. 15 May 1899

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Parents His father was Thomas Poole.2 
BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 15 May 1899 at Greenough, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 18 May 1899 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.4,6 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 14 years on 24 March 1856 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 1 January 1858.7,8 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4518 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited24 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1169/1899.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258359403
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4512
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1169/1899.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212959792/john-poole
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042392899/view
  8. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054391794/view

William Rogers 45191

M, #4519, b. 1827, d. 26 August 1916
Name-Change William Rogers 4519 was also known as William Rodgers 4519.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Heath, Derbyshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 August 1916 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1600191/1916.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 17 March 1856 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858. Married Ellen McKeowan 26.8.1861 Fremantle. Son of Robert & Elizabeth nee Walker.1 
OccupationRecorded as a nailer on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4519 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited4 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. [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.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26299100

William Gregory 45201

M, #4520, b. 1830, d. 21 November 1880
Name-Change William Gregory 4520 was also known as William Charlton 4520.1 

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William Gregory 4520 (Photo: KateBous)
BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 21 November 1880 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 21 November 1880 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.2,5 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 3 October 1850 at Bolton, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.6 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 25 January 1854 at Warrior Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England. Licence No. 5278.7 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 29 March 1856 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith on 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4520 on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceCharles Hall 4350
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes"

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.8 

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ShipNile Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5048
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212144151
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10706/1880.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250026970/…
  6. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813215532/view
  7. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  8. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 296.

Robert Wilson 45211

M, #4521, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of drunkenness & striking 2 sergeants (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 28 January 1856 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4521 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited15 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.

Emanuel Elsner 45221

M, #4522, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 14 years on 10 March 1856 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4522 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited25 Apr 2023

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Citations

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

Charles Wilson 45231

M, #4523, b. 1817, d. 3 May 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 3 May 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 May 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 27 December 1855 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Russia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier (11th Hussars) on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4523 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find more information about Charles here Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

There is also some info about Charles here Australian Convict Records

Found in These Indexes

ShipNile Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited15 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76213178
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13876/1886.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Thomas Barker 45241

M, #4524, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing lambs and sentenced to 15 years on 7 April 1856 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4524 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London on 13 January 1877.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited10 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.

Richard Foster 45251

M, #4525, b. 1812, d. 18 January 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1899 at York, Western Australia, reg: 2495/1899 the rego number suggests death later in the year. Struggling to find any other sources to confirm this death.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of raping his 14y old daughter and sentenced to life on 29 March 1856 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 1 January 1858. Applied for his wife & family to come to WA Return 31.12.1863. CO Letter 518. Application No. 1184.3,4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4525 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Richard here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2041935403/view
  4. [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-2054394336/view
  5. [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-2054393632/view