Thomas Day 50761

M, #5076, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1857 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mariner 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5076 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftThomas Day 5076 left the colony for N.S.W. on 16 January 1872.1,2 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited2 Jun 2023

Citations

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

Peter Hutcheson 50771

M, #5077, b. 1833
Name-Change Peter Hutcheson 5077 was also known as Peter Blyth 5077.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 9 April 1857 at Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a basketmaker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5077 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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.

David Barr 50781

M, #5078, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 21 April 1857 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailmaker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5078 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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 Beresford 50791

M, #5079, b. 1799, d. 19 May 1880
Name-Change William Beresford 5079 was also known as William Berresford 5079.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1799 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1880 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk; clergyman 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5079 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Check the link in the citation for his section in the JK Hitchcock newspaper article "Some Notable Convicts"

He is also featured here Fremantle Stuff

There is also an article about him in Early Days

He is mentioned in "Convict Teachers ..."

Mentioned in "George Clifton .."4,5,6,7 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited18 Nov 2023

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/110471169
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10494/1880.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256644006.                              
  5. [S178] Geoffrey C. Bolton, "William Beresford."
  6. [S62] Shirley M. Leahy, "Convict Teachers", pg 27, 59.
  7. [S236] F.I. Bray, "George Clifton 1823-1913."

John Hoyle 50801

M, #5080, b. 1817, d. 26 September 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 26 September 1886 at York, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 26 September 1886 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 12 January 1857 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5080 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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: 14227/1886.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148604101
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Alexander McDonald 50811

M, #5081, b. 1830, d. 9 April 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 9 April 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 9 April 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 28 April 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5081 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 March 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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: 1867/1898.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Thomas Gibbons 50821

M, #5082, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 28 April 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5082 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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 Millar 50831

M, #5083, b. 1836
Name-Change James Millar 5083 was also known as James Miller 5083.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 14 years on 30 April 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5083 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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 Bartlett 50841

M, #5084, b. 1829, d. 16 April 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 16 April 1894 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Embolism of Brain.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 17 April 1894 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 7 April 1857 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5084 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Last Edited2 Jun 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 264/1894.

William Clarke 50851

M, #5085, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of mutiny & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 14 May 1857 at Barbados. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier & 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5085 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited2 Jun 2023

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 Nelson 50861

M, #5086, b. 1820, d. 26 May 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 26 May 1870 at Fremantle, Western Australia, hospital TB.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1852 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 22 December 1856 at Millbank Prison, Millbank, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 6722 His licence was revoked 9.12.1857 and he was sent to Millbak Prison.3 
Family Status 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5086 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 20 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9925 on 2 January 1868.4 
ConvictedConvicted of beastiality and sentenced to 12 year on 2 January 1868 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Research CWA has the wrong trial year. 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Last Edited2 Jun 2023

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: 4590/1870.
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  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/3753791

William S. Brunton 50871

M, #5087, b. 1827, d. 21 February 1901
Name-Change William S. Brunton 5087 was also known as William S. Brutton 5087. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 21 February 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia; ANG CC 93 buried as Willliam S Brutton.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 9 December 1852 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 11 December 1856 at Chatham Prison, Chatham, Kent, England. His licence was revoked approx Jan 1858 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.4 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bookbinder & baker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5087 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Last Edited5 Jun 2023

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: 1756/1901. Recorded as William Bruton.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S107] Records of the Home Office, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1076202389/view

John McDonald 50881

M, #5088, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 21 March 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5088 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

Citations

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

George Wilson 50891

M, #5089, b. 1829, d. 14 February 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 14 February 1895 at Western Australia we can find any sources to support this death.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 21 March 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stone mason 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5089 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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.

Patrick English 50901

M, #5090, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft; insubordination & violent conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 22 July 1856 at Quebec, Quebec, Canada. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5090 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftPatrick English 5090 left the colony for S.A. on 18 May 1871.1,2 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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/…

John Reed 50911

M, #5091, b. 1834, d. 16 May 1870
Name-Change John Reed 5091 was also known as John Reade 5091. 
Name-Change John Reed 5091 was also known as John Reid 5091.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 16 May 1870 at Fremantle, Western Australia, softening of the brain.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1857 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5091 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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: 4585/1870.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Warburton 50921

M, #5092, b. 1833, d. 19 June 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 19 June 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 June 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1857 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine turner 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5092 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited18 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1760/1899.

John Draper 50931

M, #5093, b. 1829, d. 20 November 1868
Name-Change John Draper 5093 was also known as Thomas Draper 5093.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1868 at Geraldton, Western Australia, Convict Depot.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 22 November 1868 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 March 1857 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tableblade forger 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5093 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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: 4070/1868. Recorded as Thomas Draper.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16230

William Milner 50941

M, #5094, b. 1825, d. 10 August 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 10 August 1867 at Convict Depot Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 August 1867 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 March 1857 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5094 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited1 Oct 2023

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=16193
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3617/1867.

John Morris 50951

M, #5095, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 1 December 1856 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rivet fitter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5095 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited29 May 2023

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 Ward 50961

M, #5096, b. 1834, d. 4 November 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 4 November 1868 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, dropsy.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 4 November 1868 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5096 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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: 4069/1868.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16228

Henry Tonks 50971

M, #5097, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 29 December 1856 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a spoon filer 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5097 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited29 May 2023

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 Essex 50981

M, #5098, b. 1838, d. 18 January 1909

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William Essex 5098 (Photo: Beth Pilling)
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1909 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia; ANG MON A 263.3,5 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 8 years on 29 December 1856 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858. Married Fanny Mary Ann Donovan.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5098 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking, entering & stealing and sentenced to 3 years on 3 July 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10062 on 3 July 1872.7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1874 at Western Australia.7 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 January 1877 at Western Australia.7 
Research CWA has the death date as 1907 but that looks to be wrong. 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Last Edited6 Jul 2023

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: 2700018/1909.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26218691
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213399156/william-essex
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Joshua Parker 50991

M, #5099, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 5 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stone mason 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5099 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Last Edited1 Jun 2023

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.

Frederick Cannister 51001

M, #5100, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 18 years on 8 January 1857 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shopman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5100 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftFrederick Cannister 5100 left the colony for S.A. on 20 April 1865.1,2 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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/…