Thomas Robson 45761

M, #4576, b. 1834, d. 23 April 1913

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 23 April 1913 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC EC 71A.5,2 
ConvictedConvicted of administering poison and sentenced to life on 27 February 1856 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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. 4576 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1860 at Western Australia. The attached images are from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30 & Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/31.1,6,7
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His is mentioned a number of times in "Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869" as part of C.C. Hunt's 1865 Eastern Exploring Expedition

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

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600076/1913.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26872753
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213607978/thomas-robson
  6. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 294.
  7. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 45r (Pdf pg 737.
  8. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pgs, 289, 307, 316, 326, 335, 336, 337, 338, 367, 377, 392, 521.

John Haine 45771

M, #4577, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of setting fire to a barn and sentenced to 14 years on 7 March 1856 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cordwainer 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. 4577 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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 Coghill 45781

M, #4578, b. 1817, d. 26 April 1871
Name-Change John Coghill 4578 was also known as John Coggill 4578.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 26 April 1871 at Convict Depot, Bunbury, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 13 March 1856 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.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 tailor & barber 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. 4578 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about John here Australian Convict Records
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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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: 4935/1871.

John Shadbolt 45791

M, #4579, b. 1828, d. circa 25 April 1870
Name-Change John Shadbolt 4579 was also known as John Stradbolt 4579. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died circa 25 April 1870 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 April 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 January 1856 at Cambridge, 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 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. 4579 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited6 Aug 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4597/1870. Recorded as John Shedbolt.

Edward Agar 45801

M, #4580, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering a forged order for the payment of money and sentenced to life on 22 October 1855 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 4580 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Colombo on 30 December 1869.1,2 
Bio There is some info about Edward here Australian Convict Records

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited12 Apr 2023

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Citations

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

Thomas Black 45811

M, #4581, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by house breaking and sentenced to 21 years on 29 April 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 striker 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. 4581 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Thomas here Australian Convict Records

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited12 Apr 2023

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Citations

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

John Dickson 45821

M, #4582, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery from the person and sentenced to 15 years on 29 April 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.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 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 4582 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited11 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.

Robert Laing 45831

M, #4583, b. 1838, d. 2 April 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 2 April 1879 at Cossack, Western Australia, drowned.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 22 April 1856 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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. 4583 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited31 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, Inquest 1879 pg 79.

William Clarke 45841

M, #4584, b. 1825
Name-Change William Clarke 4584 was also known as William Thompson 4584.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 21 years on 23 July 1847 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to life on 17 May 1856 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brothel keeper on 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4584 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 15 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited26 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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812057705/view

Michael Allen 45851

M, #4585, b. 1833, d. 27 March 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 27 March 1873 at Colonial Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 March 1873 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with another with violence and sentenced to life on 28 July 1856 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 4585 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited31 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16307
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6706/1873.

James Cross 45861

M, #4586, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from a quay and sentenced to 14 years on 21 July 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 1 January 1858.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a porter 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. 4586 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about him here Australian Convict Records

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited2 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. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398965/view

Joseph Ankers 45871

M, #4587, b. 1811, d. 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at England.1 
DeathHe died in 1873 at Beverley, Western Australia, reg: 6784/1873.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 9 August 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 4587 on 1 January 1858.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of York Depot.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Jospeh here Australian Convict Records

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited1 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Bracken 45881

M, #4588, b. 1832, d. 1875
Name-Change James Bracken 4588 was also known as James Braken.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died in 1875 at Northam, Western Australia, can't find any records to support this death date in CWA.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 9 August 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.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 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. 4588 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about James here Australian Convict Records

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited31 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.

Richard Francis 45891

M, #4589, b. 1810, d. 26 October 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
DeathHe died on 26 October 1902 at North Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES CA 76.2 
ConvictedConvicted of attempt to murder and sentenced to 15 years on 2 August 1856 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 4589 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited10 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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2373/1902.

Charles Povah 45901

M, #4590, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 20 years on 9 August 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 butcher 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. 4590 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9941 on 6 January 1869.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 6 January 1869 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1871 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 February 1873 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for Shanghai on 18 August 1873.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited23 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106236110

John Drummond 45911

M, #4591, b. 1834, d. 8 July 1882
Name-Change John Drummond 4591 was also known as John Hughes 4591.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 8 July 1882 at Geographe Bay, Western Australia, reg: 11416/1882.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Busselton Pioneer Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 15 December 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 July 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 2 August 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 clerk 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. 4591 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about John here Australian Convict Records

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited5 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199868023/john-drummond
  4. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Johan Gaa 45921

M, #4592, b. 1830, d. 16 July 1897
Name-Change Johan Gaa 4592 was also known as Johan Gad 4592.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 16 July 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 17 July 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 11 December 1856 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 farmer; soldier 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. 4592 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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ShipNile Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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/82737950
  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: 2088/1897. Recorded as John Garr.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Bernardo Henriquez 45931

M, #4593, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 16 June 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 4593 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited11 Apr 2023

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Citations

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

William Thistle 45941

M, #4594, b. 1836, d. 1 March 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 1 March 1864 at near Wheal Fortune, Champion Bay, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 9 June 1856 at Sebastopol, Crimea, Russia.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 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer; soldier 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. 4594 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find more information about William here Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

There is some info about William here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Sex CrimeBuggery
Last Edited19 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039766054/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16095

John Williams 45951

M, #4595, b. 1823
Name-Change John Williams 4595 was also known as Abraham Mutters 4595.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & wounding and sentenced to 14 years on 22 July 1856 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 4595 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited11 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.

George Williams 45961

M, #4596, b. 1824
Name-Change George Williams 4596 was also known as Robert Hawker 4596.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 24 February 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 6 heifers and sentenced to 14 years on 26 July 1856 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4596 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 semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 31 January 1882.1,4 

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ShipNile Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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. [S92] Bedford & Luton Gaol Register, online apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/, https://apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=28094
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1882 pg 160.

Daniel David Haydon 45971

M, #4597, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 1852 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 1 March 1856 at Warrior Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing above £5 in a dwelling house and sentenced to 14 years on 21 July 1856 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 January 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4597 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 semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Bedford USA on 17 March 1873.1,4 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited26 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. [S143] Warrior Hulk Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1075637691/view
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Longton 45981

M, #4598, b. 1830
Name-Change John Longton 4598 was also known as John Longden 4598.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 29 March 1851 at Chester, Cheshire, England.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 24 August 1854 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 2646.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 2 August 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 as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4598 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 semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 15 December 1881.1,4 

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ShipNile Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [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
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph Bassett 45991

M, #4599, b. 1829, d. 17 February 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 17 February 1880 at Fremantle, Western Australia, lunatic asylum.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1853 at Falmouth, Cornwall, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 15 May 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4344.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 28 July 1856 at Bodmin, Cornwall, 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 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. 4599 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Joseph here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited31 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. [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

Richard Jose 46001

M, #4600, b. 1821, d. 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died in 1877 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 28 July 1856 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tanner on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 4600 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 August 1866 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 Edited1 Oct 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9487/1877.