Denis McInerney 50511

M, #5051, b. 1825, d. 13 November 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1861 at Convict Establishment, Fremantle, Western Australia, inflammation of brain.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & stealing (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 July 1857 at Rangoon, Burma.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 28 October 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5051 on 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited25 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1859/1861. Recorded as Dennis McInnerney.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039632365/view

Edward Connor 50521

M, #5052, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & escape (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 July 1857 at Rangoon, Burma.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 28 October 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Pockmarked, D on left side, flower right arm, several blue marks left arm, ring 3rd finder left hand. on 28 October 1858.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5052 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited21 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/…

Peter Pruntree 50531

M, #5053, b. 1826
Name-Change Peter Pruntree 5053 was also known as Peter Pruntee 5053.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 July 1857 at Rangoon, Burma.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; shoemaker on 28 October 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Scar right side of chin, D on left side on 28 October 1858.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5053 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited21 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/…

William Barr 50541

M, #5054, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 4 November 1856 at Tonghoo, Burma. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; weaver on 28 October 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5054 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London on 23 November 1876.1,2 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited15 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, Police Gazette 1887 pg 12.

Thomas Harrison 50551

M, #5055, b. 1828, d. 5 January 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Durham, England.1 
DeathHe died on 5 January 1884 at Geraldton Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia, starvation refusing to eat.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 5 January 1884 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & theft (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 23 October 1857 at Rangoon, Burma. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; tailor on 28 October 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 28 October 1858.5 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5055 on 28 October 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 5 January 1876 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10171 on 5 January 1876.7 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited26 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 10.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19071
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12251/1884.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2975381
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

James McGrath 50561

M, #5056, b. 1828, d. May 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died in May 1875 at Minninup, Bunbury, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 23 October 1857 at Rangoon, Burma. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; weaver on 28 October 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 28 October 1858.3 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5056 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited21 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8467/1875.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Mallon 50571

M, #5057, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 10 June 1854 at Kamptee, India. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 28 October 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5057 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited12 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.

William Howard 50581

M, #5058, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 11 June 1854 at Kamptee, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 28 October 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5058 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9640 on 2 October 1867.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 13 shillings and sentenced to 3 years on 2 October 1867 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1870 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 3 October 1870 at Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 4 October 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10035 on 4 October 1871.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 January 1874 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 October 1874 at Western Australia.2 
Research CWA has a death for him in 1898 but there is zero evidence to support that. 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited26 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3748689
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3751436

Thomas Mahoney 50591

M, #5059, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 6 October 1855 at Umballah, Bengal, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; carpenter on 28 October 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5059 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him reconvicted as #10035 but that no. belongs to #5058. CWA also has him reconvicted as #9649 but that no. belongs to William Anderton on the Hougomount. 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited14 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.

James Furlong 50601

M, #5060, b. 1828, d. 10 December 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 10 December 1863 at Guildford, Western Australia, Depot hospital liver disease.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 10 December 1863 at St Mary's Chruch James St Churchyard, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of breach of articles of war (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 9 August 1856 at Thayat Mew, India.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 October 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 October 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 28 October 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Albuera arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 October 1858. He had been collected from Calcutta prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5060 on 28 October 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 April 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipAlbuera Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited29 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2354/1863.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042052415/view
  5. [S260] Sr. T. Quinlivan, St Mary's RC Churchyard Burials.

James Taylor 50611

M, #5061, b. 1834, d. 23 November 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 23 November 1864 at Geraldton, Western Australia, depot.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 15 March 1855 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watchmaker on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5061 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited2 Jun 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16118
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039766054/view
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2693/1864.

Thomas Atkins 50621

M, #5062, b. 1823, d. 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died in 1894 at Victoria Plains, Western Australia, We can't find any sources to support this death in CWA.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 17 December 1856 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5062 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited1 Jun 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 Patrick 50631

M, #5063, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to life 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 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5063 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited1 Jun 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 Willetts 50641

M, #5064, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 5 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hairdresser on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5064 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited1 Jun 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.

Peter Duff 50651

M, #5065, b. 1831, d. 22 September 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 22 September 1896 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 6 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5065 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

He is also mentioned in "From Warmstone Waddesdon .."6 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited24 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2083/1896.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50694925/peter-duff
  6. [S380] Jan Goodacre, From Warmstone Waddesdon to Western Australia - A Humble Beginning, pg 268.

Timothy Kelly 50661

M, #5066, b. 1840, d. 2 July 1898

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Parents His parents were Michael Kelly & Mary Lachey.2 
BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 2 July 1898 at York, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 20 December 1856 at Guernsey, Guernsey, Channel Islands.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5066 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached poster is compliments of the Edwin Fox Museum, Picton New Zealand

He has a chapter in "Channel Island Murders."6

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited12 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2862/1898.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2862/1898.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  6. [S262] Nicola Sly, Channel Island Murders.

Charles Josiah Hamilton 50671

M, #5067, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 11 December 1854 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder and sentenced to life on 5 May 1857 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858. Married Maria Edwards 09.01.1878 Geraldton.1,3 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5067 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder and sentenced to death commuted to penal servitude for life on 18 January 1882 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Bio Mentioned on pg 111 on "The Bride Ships"

also mentioned in "Fremantle Prison..."5,6 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedGibraltar (24)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited17 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4419/1878.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213978608
  5. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pg 111.
  6. [S195] Cyril Ayris, Fremantle Prison: a brief history, pg 27.

Thomas Murray 50681

M, #5068, b. 1831
Name-Change Thomas Murray 5068 was also known as Hugh Trainer 5068. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to ravish and sentenced to 21 years on 16 February 1857 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5068 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 January 1879 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 13 January 1885.1,2,3 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeAttempt to Ravish
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Jago 50691

M, #5069, b. 1830, d. 11 October 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 11 October 1859 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 19 July 1855 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5069 on 20 November 1858.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited26 Jun 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 754 (frame 362) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Rogers 50701

M, #5070, b. 1836, d. 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died in 1887 at Bunbury, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailmaker on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5070 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Platt 5072

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 173/1887.

Edward Dodd 50711

M, #5071, b. 1833, d. 14 May 1917
Name-Change Edward Dodd 5071 was also known as Edward (Edwin) Banwell 5071 real name.1 

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Parents His parents were John Banwell & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1833 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptised on 25 December 1836 at Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, England, His parents were John Banwell & Mary.2 
MarrHe married (an unknown value) on 20 December 1876 at Irwin River, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 14 May 1917 at Guildford, Western Australia.4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, England.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Northleach House of Correction, Hampnett, Gloucestershire, England. His occupation was shown as ag labourer.8 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 17 December 1856 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jockery on 20 November 1858.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5071 on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858. Married Emma Payne 1876.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 March 1861 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30.1,9
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9968 on 1 October 1869.10 
ConvictedConvicted of perjury and sentenced to 7 years on 1 October 1869 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.10 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted in 1871 at Geraldton, Western Australia.10 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 February 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in the Carnamah Biographical Dictionary

His is listed in "Vikings ..." as Edwin Banwell

He is also memtioned several times in 'Carrindena.11,12

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited28 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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4212/1876. Recorded as Edwin Benwell.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81020446
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100270/1917. Recorded as Edmund Benwell Dodd.
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 99R (pdf pg 111).
  10. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=424
  11. [S55] Eric L. Hansen, Vikings, villians & vagabonds : the history of an Australian family 1550c-1995, pg 144.
  12. [S365] Helen Antonio Crake, Carrindena - A History of the Three Springs Shire Area, pg 24, 29, 30, 35, 45.

James Platt 50721

M, #5072, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5072 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Rogers 5070
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."2 
Research CWA has the wrong trial year. 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 301.

Edward Finch 50731

M, #5073, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 20 years on 4 March 1857 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5073 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited2 Jun 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 Henry Sharpe 50741

M, #5074, b. 1828, d. 28 January 1910
Name-Change John Henry Sharpe 5074 was also known as John Sharp 5074. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 28 January 1910 at Albany, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 4 December 1856 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5074 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Centre of the District"

As he was a partner with the Ponton Bros he is mentioned throughout "To Strive ..."4,5 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited13 Jun 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69952642
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197645338/john-sharp
  4. [S204] Molly Watt, The Centre of the District : a story of Lomas and Sarah Toovey, Round Swamp, Tenterden, Western Australia, 1850-1893, pgs 116.
  5. [S207] A.E. Crocker, To strive, to achieve, to leave a splendid memory : being a brief history of the pioneering Pontons and their descendants of Balladonia Station.

William Cockrane 50751

M, #5075, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 21 March 1857 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5075 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "A Brand on his Coat."2 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited1 Jun 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. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 171.