James Kitchen 53511

M, #5351, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 5 May 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 2917 His licence was revoked 12.2.1858 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5351 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 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

Joaquin Sevilla 53521

M, #5352, b. 1833
Name-Change Joaquin Sevilla 5352 was also known as Joachim Sevilla 5352.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of felonious documents and sentenced to 14 years on 18 August 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a merchant on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5352 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJoaquin Sevilla 5352 left the colony by escaping in July 1862. Said have paid the Captain and crew to leave on Mary Harrison for Calcutta.1,2,3 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2933990

Thomas Murty 53531

M, #5353, b. 1826, d. 7 January 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 7 January 1902 at Albany, Western Australia, in hospital.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to life on 24 November 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stone sawyer on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5353 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1876AlbanyHe appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia.5 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24735629
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2515/1902.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232687065/thomas-murty
  5. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 38.

Patrick O'Connor 53541

M, #5354, b. 1832, d. 22 April 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 22 April 1861 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 4 March 1857 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5354 on 19 August 1859.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited30 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1751/1861.

William Atty 53551

M, #5355, b. 1831
Name-Change William Atty 5355 was also known as William Attey 5355. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & being at large and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1856 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engineer on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5355 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 October 1860 at Western Australia. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/31.2

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ShipSultana Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited15 Jan 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. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, pg 49L (pdf pg 74).

John Stevenson 53561

M, #5356, b. 1829
Name-Change John Stevenson 5356 was also known as John Nisbett 5356. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 21 years on 3 March 1856 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5356 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 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 White 53571

M, #5357, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 15 December 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonecutter on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5357 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Research The George White who died in 1874 was recorded as being 42. CWA appears to be wrong with this death #5357 was in hospital in 1881.2 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited30 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/discoveryui-content/view/…

Martin Gorman 53581

M, #5358, b. 1837, d. 30 January 1904

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Parents His parents were Peter Gorman & Katherine Mcdonald.2 
BirthHe was born in 1837 at Kingston, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 30 January 1904 at Perth, Western Australia, died Old men's Home aged 68.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 21 years on 22 April 1857 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5358 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited30 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1789/1904.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1789/1904.

John Ward 53591

M, #5359, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 6 November 1849 at Malta. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 1 February 1856 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 4835 His licence was revoked 24.12.1858 and he was sent to Millbank Pprison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith; soldier on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5359 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited27 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

Eugain Casey 53601

M, #5360, b. 1828, d. 6 October 1859
Name-Change Eugain Casey 5360 was also known as Eugene Casey 5360.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 6 October 1859 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of violence & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 24 December 1851 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar. He had been convicted previously.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Heart, stars, cross pipes, bottle & glass on left forearm. D left side, cut right hand & one left side of nose on 2 December 1857 at Lewes Prison, Lewes, Sussex, England.5 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 2 December 1857 at Lewes Prison, Lewes, Sussex, England. Licence No. 7401 His licence was revoked 31.12.1858 and he was sent to Lewes Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 44th foot on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5360 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedGibraltar (24)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited28 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, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1370/1859. Recorded as Eugene Casey.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

William Sivyer 53611

M, #5361, b. 1837, d. 9 July 1890
Name-Change William Sivyer 5361 was also known as William Sawyer 5361. 
Name-Change William Sivyer 5361 was also known as John Smith 5361.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 9 July 1890 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack of oats and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1852 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 5 September 1856 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Licence No. 6410 His licence was revoked 24.8.1857 and he was sent to Parkurst Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5361 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone .."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited27 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1890 pg 117.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 324/1890. Recorded as John Smith.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  5. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 89.

Andrew Butchart 53621

M, #5362, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & theft and sentenced to 10 years on 10 May 1851 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 22 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England. Licence No. 4434 His licence was revoked 5.11.1857 and he was sent to Millbank Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5362 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited24 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

James Skelton 53631

M, #5363, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 5 May 1857 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5363 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily Smith on 27 March 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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/…

James Right 53641

M, #5364, b. 1826, d. 13 November 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1865 at Guildford, Western Australia, apoplexy.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 4 July 1857 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer; soldier on 19 August 1859.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Letter D on left side, bayonet mark left leg, burn mark left breast on 19 August 1859.5 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5364 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited27 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039901840/view
  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: 3029/1865.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Archibald Scott 53651

M, #5365, b. 1823, d. 27 October 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 27 October 1882 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 9 May 1851 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 4 March 1856 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 4434 His licence was revoked 5.11.1857 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5365 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in June 1861 at Western Australia.1,5 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11538/1882.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1882 pg 180.

Joseph Breeze 53661

M, #5366, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 24 July 1851 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 16 November 1855 at Defence Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 4259 His licence was revoked 26.11.1856 and he was sent to Defence Hulk.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5366 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited28 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 Hall 53671

M, #5367, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing silver spoons and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1851 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 29 May 1856 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 5601 His licence was revoked 20.8.1858 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5367 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying 1892 in Perth but East Perth cemetery has that Thomas Hall arrving on the Mary Harrison in 1862. 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 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 Cherry 53681

M, #5368, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1851 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 27 November 1855 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 4408 His licence was revoked 30.09.1858 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5368 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited29 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.com.au/record

John P. Roberts 53691

M, #5369, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1852 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 23 July 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5976 His licence was revoked 12.2.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5369 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited28 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.com.au/record

John Tracey 53701

M, #5370, b. 1835
Name-Change John Tracey 5370 was also known as John Dorrington 5370.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 28 June 1853 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 29 July 1857 at Dartmoor Prison, Tavistock, Devon, England. Licence No. 7022 His licence was revoked 18.2.1858 and he was sent to Dartmoor Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater; mason on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5370 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited28 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.com.au/record

William Cook 53711

M, #5371, b. 1805, d. 17 April 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1805.1 
DeathHe died on 17 April 1870 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 17 April 1870 at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.3,4
ConvictedConvicted of sodomy and sentenced to life on 28 July 1855 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5371 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBuggery
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182093037/william-cook

Thomas Fothergill 53731

M, #5373, b. 1806, d. 5 June 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1806.1 
DeathHe died on 5 June 1880 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 74.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 6 June 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 28 July 1856 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5373 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited28 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10529/1880. Recorded as Thomas Fonnesgell.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65959725
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

George Chapman 53741

M, #5374, b. 1810, d. 23 May 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
DeathHe died on 23 May 1889 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile decay.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 May 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of his own daughter and sentenced to life on 15 December 1856 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 8 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5374 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited28 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: 282/1889.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77374149

Robert McDonald 53751

M, #5375, b. 1832, d. circa 4 May 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died circa 4 May 1890 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 May 1890 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 1 May 1856 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5375 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited28 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: 220/1890. Recorded as Robt McDonald.