John Sullivan 47511

M, #4751, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 August 1853 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 6 August 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6160 His licence was revoked 6.3.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
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. 4751 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

Henry Hands 47521

M, #4752, b. 1819, d. 25 February 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 25 February 1885 at Fremantle, Western Australia, killed accidently at depot by a fall reg: 13002/1885.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing lead and sentenced to 10 years on 28 July 1852 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 6 August 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6173 His licence was revoked 28.2.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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. 4752 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10098 on 12 March 1873.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 3 years on 12 March 1873 at Albany, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1875 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 March 1876 at Western Australia.5 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1885 pg 36.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Pridgeon 47531

M, #4753, b. 1820, d. 24 January 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 24 January 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile Decay and Dysentery.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 January 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a meat saw and sentenced to 10 years on 26 October 1852 at Louth, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 12 November 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6592 His licence was revoked 3.4.1857 and he was sent to Portland Prison.5 
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. 4753 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 17 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Nash.6 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 26 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66084603
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 18/1888.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Walter Jackson 47541

M, #4754, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 August 1856 at Warrior Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England. Licence No. 6395 His licence was revoked 25.3.1857 and he was sent to Millbank Prison.2 
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 
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. 4754 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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

James Jones 47551

M, #4755, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 March 1851 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 9 August 1854 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 1199 His licence was revoked 15.3.1856 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2,3 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4755 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1074255144/view
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Edward Davies 47561

M, #4756, b. 1814
Name-Change Edward Davies 4756 was also known as Edward Davis 4756. 
Name-Change Edward Davies 4756 was also known as Edward Armstrong 4765.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 25 October 1852 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 4 December 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4633 His licence was revoked 17.9.1856 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a house decorator 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. 4756 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 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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

Charles Carter 47571

M, #4757, b. 1814

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 3 January 1853 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 January 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 6739 His licence was revoked 25.3.1857 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickburner 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. 4757 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Charles here Australian Convict Records

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

James Jones 47581

M, #4758, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1852 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 22 November 1856 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His licence was revoked 20.3.1857 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker 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. 4758 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 March 1861 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)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited2 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813746146/view

Joseph Smith 47591

M, #4759, b. 1830, d. 24 September 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 24 September 1877 at Berkshire Valley, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 23 August 1852 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 23 September 1856 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 6386 His licence was revoked 24.7.1857 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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. 4759 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 22 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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 1877 pg 160.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2978223
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9449/1877.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Joseph Daley 47601

M, #4760, b. 1830
Name-Change Joseph Daley 4760 was also known as Joseph Daly 4760. 
Name-Change Joseph Daley 4760 was also known as Joshua Daley 4760.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 26 January 1852 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 10 April 1856 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 5203 His licence was revoked 20.7.1857 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stoker; house painter 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. 4760 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited21 Apr 2023

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Citations

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

John Ceirans 47611

M, #4761, b. 1833
Name-Change John Ceirans 4761 was also known as Henry Kearns 4761. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1852 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 12 September 1856 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. His licence was revoked 17.12.1856 and he was sent to Millbank Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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. 4761 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about John here Australian Convict Records

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

Daniel Smith 47621

M, #4762, b. 1835
Name-Change Daniel Smith 4762 was also known as David Smith 4762.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Lambeth, Surrey, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 22 September 1851 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 10 May 1856 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 5474 His licence was revoked 21.4.1857 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.3 
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. 4762 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in November 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 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. [S153] Parkhurst Prison Register, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

James Rooney 47631

M, #4763, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1851 at Hexham, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 13 October 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3929 His licence was revoked 29.11.1855 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn 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. 4763 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 12 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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

James Corbyn 47641

M, #4764, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 16 June 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 9 October 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3908 His licence was revoked 4.2.1857 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a draper 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. 4764 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 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 6 May 1864.1,3 
Bio There is some info about him here Australian Convict Records

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Robert Wilson 47651

M, #4765, b. 1830, d. 27 September 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 27 September 1861 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1833/1861.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 July 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 3344 His licence was revoked 22.12.1856 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4765 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in June 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 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.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Jonathan Asplin 47661

M, #4766, b. 1829, d. 15 November 1864
Name-Change Jonathan Asplin 4766 was also known as Jonathan Asplen 4766.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 15 November 1864 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing ducks & turkey and sentenced to 10 years on 18 October 1850 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 24 February 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 2477 His licence was revoked 1.4.1857 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 4766 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 2663/1864.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039732798/view
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

William Hortin 47671

M, #4767, b. 1833
Name-Change William Hortin 4767 was also known as William Horton 4767.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing monies and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1851 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 1 March 1856 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 4977 His licence was revoked 16.5.1857 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
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. 4767 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited17 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Hugh Morris 47681

M, #4768, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a vessel and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1852 at Carnarvon, Gwynedd, Wales. 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 gentleman's servant 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. 4768 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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 Cole 47691

M, #4769, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing potatoes and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 November 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 4020 His licence was revoked 1.6.1857 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 4769 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 12 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10331 on 11 January 1883.3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to death commuted to life on 11 January 1883 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4,5,6 
Bio There is some info about Charles here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited21 Apr 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2988132
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76932924
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76932546

John Bryan 47701

M, #4770, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 22 April 1851 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 mason 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4770 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about John here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

Benjamin Lockyer 47711

M, #4771, b. 1830, d. 12 October 1879
Name-Change Benjamin Lockyer 4771 was also known as John Brown 4771.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 12 October 1879 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 13 October 1879 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 8 April 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 23 December 1854 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter & glazier 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. 4771 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited5 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10297/1879.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207565293/…
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Joseph Harrison 47721

M, #4772, b. 1831, d. 2 December 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 2 December 1865 at Gingin Road, Western Australia, reg: 3109/1866.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob being armed and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1852 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4772 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of York Depot.3 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about Joseph here Australian Convict Records

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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. [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/…

Patrick Timmons 47731

M, #4773, b. 1838
Name-Change Patrick Timmons 4773 was also known as Patrick Timmins 4773.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 31 July 1851 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 26 December 1855 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Licence No. 4029 His licence was revoked 17.5.1856 and he was sent to Parkhurst Prison.2 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4773 on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceAlexander McDonald 1495

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited22 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. [S93] Defence Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Anderson 47741

M, #4774, b. 1820
Name-Change John Anderson 4774 was also known as John Jenkins 4774. 
Name-Change John Anderson 4774 was also known as George Anderson 4774.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 9 January 1846 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.2 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 6 September 1850 at Dromedary Hulk, Bermuda.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 22 April 1851 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 10 October 1855 at Warrior Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England. Licence No. 3961 His licence was revoked 10.3.1857 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a cloth capper on 1 January 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 January 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4774 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 Chatham prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812761891/view
  3. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1072223001/view
  4. [S143] Warrior Hulk Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1075414404/view
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

George Mollineux 47751

M, #4775, b. 1829
Name-Change George Mollineux 4775 was also known as George Molyneaux 4775.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1852 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 17 March 1856 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His licence was revoked 8.4.1857 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a garden 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4775 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 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 4 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited21 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. [S93] Defence Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1075612639/view