John Sylvester 52511

M, #5251, b. 1827, d. 24 May 1892
Name-Change John Sylvester 5251 was also known as John Sylvestere 5251.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 24 May 1892 at Katanning, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault and sentenced to 20 years on 9 March 1857 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5251 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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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/260605244
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 552/1892.

Andrew Shepherd Wilson 52521

M, #5252, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 18 May 1857 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shipwright on 20 November 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 20 November 1858.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5252 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 29 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Stewart 52531

M, #5253, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 21 April 1857 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fisherman 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5253 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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.

John Evans 52541

M, #5254, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 5 July 1856 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. 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 miner 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5254 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao Lima Peru on 10 March 1863.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWales (256)
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Partridge 52551

M, #5255, b. 1830, d. 10 June 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 10 June 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 years on 14 April 1856 at Birmingham, 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 unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5255 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6806 on 8 January 1863.4 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 8 January 1863 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited22 Nov 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: 2868/1865.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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/2934209/722468

James Taylor 52561

M, #5256, b. 1822, d. 31 October 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 31 October 1876 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 29 November 1856 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5256 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited29 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1876 pg 148, 154.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9064/1876.

James Miller 52571

M, #5257, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 20 years on 20 March 1857 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ship joiner 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5257 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

John Smith 52581

M, #5258, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 20 years on 20 March 1857 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5258 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

John Johnson 52591

M, #5259, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 20 years on 20 March 1857 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5259 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited28 Dec 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 Stillman 52601

M, #5260, b. 1817
Name-Change Joseph Stillman 5260 was also known as Joseph Hillman 5260. 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 1 April 1857 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5260 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
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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.

George Williams 52611

M, #5261, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 14 October 1856 at Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales. 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5261 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWales (256)
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.

Melville Ellison 52621

M, #5262, b. 1831, d. 17 November 1883
Name-Change Melville Ellison 5262 was also known as Thomas Melville Ellison 5262. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Isle of Man.1 
DeathHe died on 17 November 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 November 1883 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 16 November 1852 at Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 10 March 1857 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6835 His licence was revoked 3.5.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.4 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5262 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 26 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 16 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIsle of Man (7)
Last Edited21 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19069
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12097/1883. Recorded as Thomas Melville Ellison.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Thomas Sherwood 52631

M, #5263, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 13 December 1851 at York, Yorkshire, 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 farm labourer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5263 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 30 June 1864.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Bower 52641

M, #5264, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 13 October 1851 at New Sarum, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 18 December 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4605 His licence was revoked 26.3.1856 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5264 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 12 March 1863.1,3 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Jeffrey Reeve 52651

M, #5265, b. 1822, d. 28 September 1881
Name-Change Jeffrey Reeve 5265 was also known as Geoffrey Reeves 5265. 
Name-Change Jeffrey Reeve 5265 was also known as Jeffery Reeve 5265.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 28 September 1881 at Perth, Western Australia, Disease of the Heart.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 29 September 1881 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 March 1852 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 5 April 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5255 His licence was revoked 18.3.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5265 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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: 11167/1881. Recorded as Charles Jeffery Reeve.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Thomas Millard 52661

M, #5266, b. 1815, d. circa 22 December 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died circa 22 December 1872 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 22 December 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 15 years on 7 August 1850 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 10 February 1857 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 6822 His licence was revoked 25.3.1858 and he was sent to Millbank Prison.4 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5266 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 25 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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: 6426/1872.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Patrick Bresnahan 52671

M, #5267, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 24 January 1853 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5267 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 23 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 February 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

George Pointing 52681

M, #5268, b. 1826, d. 1867
Name-Change George Pointing 5268 was also known as George Poynting 5268. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died in 1867 at Sussex, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 2 July 1849 at Lewes, Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 2 February 1856 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 4783 His licence was revoked 30.3.1858 and he was sent to Millbanl Prison.3 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5268 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 25 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3610/1867. Recorded as George Poynting.
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Samuel Turner 52691

M, #5269, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 18 October 1852 at Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 21 October 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6486 His licence was revoked 23.9.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gas fitter 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5269 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Thomas Bushell 52701

M, #5270, b. 1835, d. 12 September 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 12 September 1865 at Perth, Western Australia, executed for attempted murder of gaol warder.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 13 September 1865 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 6 February 1857 at Malta. 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 unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor & soldier 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5270 on 20 November 1858.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of mania with suicidal tendency on 12 January 1859 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 18.1.1859.7 
Bio He has an entry in Wikipedia

You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

He has a section in "Legal Executions"

He also has a section in "Convictism in WA"

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.8,9 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
DeathExecuted in WA
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3338/1866.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66015188
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195657176/…
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044177074/view
  8. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 16,17.
  9. [S194] C.T. Stannage, Convictism in WA, pg 51-54.

George Mann 52711

M, #5271, b. 1834, d. 14 September 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 14 September 1868 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 14 September 1868 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 8 December 1856 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5271 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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: 4029/1868.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16224

Henry Dunn 52721

M, #5272, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1857 at Kingston upon Hull, 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 slater 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5272 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

Edward Peake 52731

M, #5273, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1857 at Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales. 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 miner 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5273 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 10 January 1874.2,3 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWales (256)
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S160] South Australia Police Gazettes 1862-1947, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Henry Anderson 52741

M, #5274, b. 1832, d. 11 January 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 11 January 1864 at Convict Depot, Geraldton, Western Australia, phthisis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1857 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi 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 painter & 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5274 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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: 2404/1864.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039766054/view

Thomas Griffiths 52751

M, #5275, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 8 years on 6 January 1857 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. 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 collier 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5275 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
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.