John Ormerod 46761

M, #4676, b. 1839, d. 5 July 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 5 July 1863 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, killed by a cart passing over him.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of carnally knowing & abusing a girl under 10y and sentenced to 25 years on 1 December 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.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 miner 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4676 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042052415/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Edwards 46771

M, #4677, b. 1836
Name-Change Charles Edwards 4677 was also known as Thomas Moore 4677.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at New York, New York, USA.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 30 September 1852 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.3 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 27 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 29 April 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 4677 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NZ on 23 November 1877.1,5 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/jcdetail.aspx
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S93] Defence Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  5. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1878 pg 130.

John White 46781

M, #4678, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 18 March 1854 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 bricklayer 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4678 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for USA on 2 March 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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/…

Peter Borer 46791

M, #4679, b. 1832, d. 17 July 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1875 at Colonial Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia, reg: 8547/1875.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously firing a stack of wheat and sentenced to 15 years on 25 March 1854 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.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 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4679 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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.
  3. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=106

William Smith 46801

M, #4680, b. 1833, d. 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died in 1888 at 60 miles S.E., Beverley, Western Australia, remains found.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 12 July 1855 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4680 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceCharles Chance 4384
AccompliceAlfred Smith 5131

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 93, 98.

Benjamin Hooper Spier 46811

M, #4681, b. 1831
Name-Change Benjamin Hooper Spier 4681 was also known as Bemjamin Hooper Spiers 4681.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously forging & uttering a forged order for money and sentenced to 15 years on 29 January 1855 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4681 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited4 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.

Arthur Collins 46821

M, #4682, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 18 April 1854 at Ayr, Ayrshire, 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4682 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited30 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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=854152

Henry Wright 46831

M, #4683, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 18 April 1854 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4683 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=854152

Thomas Beesley 46841

M, #4684, b. 1836
Name-Change Thomas Beesley 4684 was also known as Henry Beesley 4884.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering a warehouse and sentenced to 15 years on 7 April 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 sailor 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4684 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Thomas here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

Charles Stafford 46851

M, #4685, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 2 July 1855 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 cab proprietor 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4685 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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.

George Shepherd 46861

M, #4686, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony & house breaking and sentenced to life on 3 March 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 January 1858.1 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4686 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Prestidge 4695

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited24 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.

William Tansley 46871

M, #4687, b. 1814, d. 15 August 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 15 August 1869 at Perth, Western Australia, reg: 4345/1869.2
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 5 March 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonecutter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4687 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Ellis 1442
Bio There is some info about William here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited24 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

John Connors 46881

M, #4688, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 27 February 1849 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4688 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about John here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited17 Apr 2023

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Citations

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

Thomas Haynes 46891

M, #4689, b. 1829, d. 26 August 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 26 August 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 26 August 1883 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 14 March 1849 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4689 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 September 1860 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)
Sex CrimeRape
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=19064
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12021/1883.

William Jones 46901

M, #4690, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with personal violence and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 1850 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 smith 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4690 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of R Thomas.2 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited1 Nov 2024

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Citations

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

Thomas Whittle 46911

M, #4691, b. 1825, d. 9 December 1907

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 9 December 1907 at Subiaco, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES DA 162.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4691 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJonathan Taylor 4694

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited19 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. [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: 5900105/1907.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28833644

Joseph Brittain 46921

M, #4692, b. 1814
Name-Change Joseph Brittain 4692 was also known as Joseph Britain 4692.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 20 years on 30 March 1850 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonecutter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4692 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Joseph here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited25 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.

William Scollard 46931

M, #4693, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to life on 9 April 1849 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 cheese monger 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4693 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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.

Jonathan Taylor 46941

M, #4694, b. 1823
Name-Change Jonathan Taylor 4694 was also known as Jonathon Taylor 4694.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner & engineer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4694 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Whittle 4691

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited19 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.

Henry Prestidge 46951

M, #4695, b. 1827, d. 2 May 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Northamptonshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 2 May 1882 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 3 May 1882 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony & house breaking and sentenced to life on 3 March 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4695 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Shepherd 4686

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited24 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4731
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11315/1882.

James Shaw 46961

M, #4696, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing lead from a garden house and sentenced to life on 7 March 1849 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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 boatman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4696 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited13 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.

Owen Moran 46971

M, #4697, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 18 December 1848 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 shoemaker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4697 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited13 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.

Zachariah Tinson 46981

M, #4698, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony & house breaking and sentenced to life on 3 March 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carver & gilder 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4698 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Pinder 4707

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited24 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.

James Stevens 46991

M, #4699, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously firing a barn and sentenced to life on 24 March 1849 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, 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 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4699 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of J Seabrook.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

William Swindler 47001

M, #4700, b. 1829, d. 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died in 1889 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 16/1890 pauper.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary accompanied with violence and sentenced to life on 22 March 1849 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.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 gas fitter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4700 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.