Thomas Gorman 47761

M, #4776, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 July 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 14 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 4164 His licence was revoked 13.7.1857 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4776 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 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNile Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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

William Commey 47771

M, #4777, b. 1833, d. 16 June 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1863 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 8 September 1851 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 19 December 1856 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 6717 His licence was revoked 2.6.1857 and he was sent to Millbank Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 January 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4777 on 1 January 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info about William here Australian Convict Records

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ShipNile Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042052415/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2260/1863.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Patrick Devlin 47781

M, #4778, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breach of the articles of war (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 19 December 1855 at Hyberadad, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 February 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk; soldier on 5 February 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 5 February 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Caduceus arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 February 1858. He had been collected from Bombay prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4778 on 5 February 1858.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia circa February 1858 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 31.03.1858.2 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipCaduceus Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039991230/view
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Thomas Hirons 47791

M, #4779, b. 1822
Name-Change Thomas Hirons 4779 was also known as Thomas Hiorns 4779. 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 26 June 1856 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4779 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Exploration Eastwards ..."

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.2 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited5 Mar 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. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pgs 289, 316, 326, 392, 516.

Andrew May 47801

M, #4780, b. 1830, d. 24 November 1862
Name-Change Andrew May 4780 was also known as John May 4780. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 24 November 1862 at Rockingham, Western Australia, apoplexy reg: 2091/1862.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & assault and sentenced to life on 6 November 1856 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter on 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4780 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039513251/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039470596/view

Michael Corbett 47811

M, #4781, b. 1836, d. 19 September 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 19 September 1881 at Dongara, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 September 1881 at Irwin Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to life on 1 December 1856 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4781 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14539
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11081/1881.

Thomas Jackson 47821

M, #4782, b. 1833
Name-Change Thomas Jackson 4782 was also known as Sailor Tommy 4782. 
Name-Change Thomas Jackson 4782 was also known as Thomas Illingworth 4782. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Yorkshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to life on 9 July 1856 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4782 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 9 July 1883.1,2 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Alfred Pover 47831

M, #4783, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to life on 6 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4783 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited6 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.

John Thompson 47841

M, #4784, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 30 September 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4784 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for USA on 24 March 1885.1,2 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited3 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Neil Kelly 47851

M, #4785, b. 1812
Name-Change Neil Kelly 4785 was also known as Keil Kelly 4785. 

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BirthHe was born in 1812 at Fife, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to 21 years on 2 May 1856 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 chd as at 1 June 1858.2,3 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4785 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
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.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885439/view
  3. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054395568/view

James Sinclair 47861

M, #4786, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 23 December 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4786 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited6 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.

Christopher Armstrong 47871

M, #4787, b. 1833, d. 9 August 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 9 August 1892 at Newcastle, Western Australia, reg: 691/1892.1,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 24 December 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4787 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 August 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/jcdetail.aspx
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66306834

James Sorley 47881

M, #4788, b. 1826, d. 27 November 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 27 November 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 93.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 23 December 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4788 on 1 June 1858.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [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: 1993/1899.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/83067064

Alexander Murray 47891

M, #4789, b. 1822
Name-Change Alexander Murray 4789 was also known as John McDonald 4789. 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 22 December 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 June 1858.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4789 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."3 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited25 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054393632/view
  3. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 300.

Thomas Smith 47901

M, #4790, b. 1835
Name-Change Thomas Smith 4790 was also known as Thomas Merryweather 4790. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1856 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tile cutter on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4790 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 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.

Benjamin Brown 47911

M, #4791, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1856 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4791 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has reused the death of #136 for #4791. Midwest has the same error. 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited1 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.

Thomas Smith 47921

M, #4792, b. 1833
Name-Change Thomas Smith 4792 was also known as Charles Allen 4792. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4792 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 March 1896 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 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.

Joseph Chivers 47931

M, #4793, b. 1827, d. 17 January 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Worcestershire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 17 January 1903 at Middleton, New Zealand.2 
BurialHe was buried at Sydenham Cemetery, Sydenham, Canterbury, New Zealand.2
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 13 July 1856 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 June 1858.1,3 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4793 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NZ on 6 October 1876.1,4 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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.
  2. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161881146/…
  3. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398965/view
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Railton 47941

M, #4794, b. 1816, d. 11 April 1858

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 11 April 1858 at at sea on voyage out.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 18 August 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 5 March 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 5 March 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 5 March 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan leaving from Plymouth, Devon, England, on 5 March 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4794 on 5 March 1858.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited3 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.

William Williams 47951

M, #4795, b. 1832, d. 23 July 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 23 July 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 30 September 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason on 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4795 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8185 on 6 April 1865.4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 3 year on 6 April 1865 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited6 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. [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: 2913/1865.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3756160

James McGregor 47961

M, #4796, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815 at Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 23 September 1856 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4796 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Rev Frederick Lynch.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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/…

Frederick McDiarmid 47971

M, #4797, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 26 September 1856 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4797 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Philip McLaughlin 47981

M, #4798, b. 1812
Name-Change Philip McLaughlin 4798 was also known as Philip McLauchlan 4798. 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 26 September 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widowed 3 Chn as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general dealer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4798 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited3 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.

Alexander Johnstone 47991

M, #4799, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 30 October 1856 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4799 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited3 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.

Joseph Price 48001

M, #4800, b. 1836
Name-Change Joseph Price 4800 was also known as Charles Cornish 4800. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 13 October 1856 at Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 June 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 1 June 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Raglan arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 4800 on 1 June 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Colombo on 26 May 1878.1,2 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ShipLord Raglan Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited3 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1878 pg 121.