James King 52761

M, #5276, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 18 September 1854 at Mauritius.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5276 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Joseph Glossop 52771

M, #5277, b. 1828, d. 6 August 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 6 August 1889 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 19 September 1854 at Mauritius.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858. Married Mary Walsh Perth 24.07.1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a puddler; soldier 85th Reg. King's Light Infantry 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. 5277 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 388/1889. Recorded as James Glassop.

John Parker 52781

M, #5278, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 31 December 1856 at Leeds, 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 striker 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. 5278 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Jackson 52791

M, #5279, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 25 June 1857 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. 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 chimney sweep 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. 5279 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 23 August 1865.1 

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  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 Capewell 52801

M, #5280, b. 1823, d. 19 May 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Milwich, Staffordshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 28 December 1823 at Milwich, Staffordshire, England, His father was Henry Capewell.2 
MarrHe married Lydia Massey on 11 July 1842 at St Mary, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England.3 
MarrHe married Lydia Jones nee Pritchard on 1 June 1864 at Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1890 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Jaundice.5,6,7 
BurialHe was buried circa 20 May 1890 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5,8 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England.9 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. His occupation was shown as shoemaker.10 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 13 December 1856 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5280 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 chn as at 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 2 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceRalph Shipley 5169
AccompliceGeorge Rushton 5176
AccompliceCharles Byrd 5971
Bio The attached bio and family information are compliments of Jodie Nolan.

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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. [S291] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S323] Staffordshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1900, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2147/1864.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 225/1890.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211682768/…
  8. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195657262/john-capewell
  9. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  10. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Joseph Baldwin 52811

M, #5281, b. 1837, d. 15 August 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 15 August 1862 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 8 years on 16 October 1856 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 sailor 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. 5281 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 2044/1862.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039513251/view
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039470596/view

Joseph Cooper 52821

M, #5282, b. 1813
Name-Change Joseph Cooper 5282 was also known as Joseph Hooper 5282.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 6 years on 28 March 1857 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a excavator 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. 5282 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Melbourne per S.S. Madras on 17 January 1864.2 

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  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/…

William Stewart 52831

M, #5283, b. 1837
Name-Change William Stewart 5283 was also known as William Steward 5283. 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 29 November 1856 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 jeweller; 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5283 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Kearney 52841

M, #5284, b. 1836
Name-Change Thomas Kearney 5284 was also known as Thomsd Gibbon 5284. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 6 years on 5 January 1857 at Durham, Durham, 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 chainmaker 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. 5284 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Smith 52851

M, #5285, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 6 years on 24 February 1857 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 5285 on 20 November 1858.1 
Punishment He received 36 lashes on 6 October 1859 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 740 (frame 360) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Bryan Lawson Freeling 52861

M, #5286, b. 1832, d. 14 April 1879
Name-Change Bryan Lawson Freeling 5286 was also known as Brian Freeland 5286.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 14 April 1879 at Perth, Western Australia, Natural Causes.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 15 April 1879 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 6 years on 27 February 1857 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 moulder 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. 5286 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1879 pg 70.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10137/1879.

William Wickstead 52871

M, #5287, b. 1832
Name-Change William Wickstead 5287 was also known as William Clarke 5287. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 6 years on 21 March 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 moulder 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. 5287 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Sydney per Kestral on 14 July 1862. 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.2

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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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Kilner 52881

M, #5288, b. 1829, d. 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died in 1890 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 6 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 labourer 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. 5288 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 31 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 237/1890. Recorded as William Kilnee.

John Fraser 52891

M, #5289, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 6 years on 14 April 1857 at Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. 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 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. 5289 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in December 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited31 May 2023

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  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.

Bedford Chapman 52901

M, #5290, b. 1834, d. 30 October 1923
Name-Change Bedford Chapman 5290 was also known as Bedford Fox 5290.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 30 October 1923 at Bedehouses, Sleaford, Linconshire, England.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 6 years on 16 April 1857 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 & soldier on 20 November 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side, M S B C E C left arm, pockmarked on 20 November 1858.4 
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. 5290 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 
EscapedBedford Chapman 5290 escaped from at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, on 3 July 1859. He must have returned as he got his TOL in 1860.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Vic on 25 February 1882.1,6 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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Branded D for Deserter
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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. [S219] Crimean War Veterans in WA, online crimeanwar-veteranswa.com, https://crimeanwar-veteranswa.com/veterans-index/a-c/…
  3. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, Qtr: Dec 1923 District: Sleaford Vol: 7a Page: 480 Name: Bedford Chapman.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 386 (frame 306) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Barton 52911

M, #5291, b. 1834, d. 1 July 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 1 July 1902 at Northam, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 6 January 1857 at Canterbury, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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. 5291 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211862418
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1745/1902.

William Hackett 52921

M, #5292, b. 1830, d. 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died in 1893 at Kendenup, Albany, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 mechanic 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. 5292 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Hoy 5293

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West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12140/1883.

James Hoy 52931

M, #5293, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 weaver 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. 5293 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 13 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7326 on 2 December 1863.2 
ConvictedConvicted of escaping from gaol while under arrest and sentenced to 7 years on 2 December 1863 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1866 at Western Australia.2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 1 December 1870 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 December 1870 at Western Australia.2 
AccompliceWilliam Hackett 5292

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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/66014272

John Walker 52941

M, #5294, b. 1835, d. 13 November 1880
Name-Change John Walker 5294 was also known as John McCann 5294.1 

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John McCann 5294 (Photo: janettecunningham47)
BirthHe was born in 1835 at Ireland.1 
DefactoHe had a relationship with Taket circa 1861.2 
MarrHe married Mary Keane on 4 March 1862 at Fremantle, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1880 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,4,5 
BurialHe was buried circa 14 November 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. He was originally buried in Geraldton and then reinterred. Grave No. 248.6,7
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 labourer; ex military on 20 November 1858.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side, scar left side of chin on 20 November 1858.8 
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. 5294 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Fame His descendant, Colin Barnett, was Premier of Western Australia. See Colin Barnett
Bio He has an entry in "Aborigines of New Norcia 1854-1914"

He is also one of the heads of a family tree in "Nyungar Tradition"

He married the sister of a Pensioner Guard who was reportedly unhappy about it William Kean EPG

The attached poster is compliments of the Edwin Fox Museum, Picton New Zealand.2,9

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StoriesNotable Convicts Index
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S191] Neville Green & Lois Tilbrook, Aborigines of New Norcia 1845-1914 - Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australia Volume VII.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1748/1862. Recorded as John McCann.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10682/1880.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/255707678
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152891057/…
  8. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  9. [S193] Lois Tilbrook, Nyungar Tradition, pg 176.

John York 52951

M, #5295, b. 1828, d. 9 June 1907
Name-Change John York 5295 was also known as John Yorke 5295.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1907 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. CONG MON D 91.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 6 years on 9 July 1856 at Colombo, Ceylon. 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. Married Ellen Campbell 30.09.1862 Guildford.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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. 5295 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Last Edited19 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700159/1907.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25705094
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185395545/john-yorke

Matthew Robinson 52961

M, #5296, b. 1823, d. 4 February 1887
Name-Change Matthew Robinson 5296 was also known as Thomas Robinson 5296. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 4 February 1887 at York, Western Australia, in hospital.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 February 1887 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 6 years on 7 April 1857 at Beverley, Yorkshire, 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 farmer 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. 5296 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of bueglary and sentenced to 5 years on 6 September 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10074 on 6 September 1872.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1876 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 February 1878 at Western Australia.6 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited19 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 264/1887.
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65931894
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

James Kirkwood 52971

M, #5297, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a bank cheque and sentenced to 6 years on 30 April 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 5297 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. on 13 November 1865.1,2 

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

James Hendry 52981

M, #5298, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 6 years on 1 May 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 ships cook 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. 5298 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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.

William Hodgkinson 52991

M, #5299, b. 1840, d. 27 March 1917

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 27 March 1917 at Claremont, Western Australia, good fit.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 29 June 1857 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5299 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited5 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600073/1917.

William Manning 53001

M, #5300, b. 1833, d. 4 August 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 4 August 1859 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 14 May 1857 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.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 hairdresser 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. 5300 on 20 November 1858.1 

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ShipEdwin Fox Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. 876 (frame 384) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…