George Holdway 53761

M, #5376, b. 1817, d. 10 January 1894
Name-Change George Holdway 5376 was also known as George Holdaway 5376. 

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George & Katherine Holdway (Photo: dapkit)
BirthHe was born in 1817 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 January 1894 at York, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 10 January 1894 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 21 years on 28 February 1852 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 29 November 1855 at Stirling Castle Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His licence was revoked 28.1.1856 and he was sent to Stirling Castle Hulk.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 19 August 1859. Married Susanna Robinson York 20.11.1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woodman 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. 5376 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of S. S. Parker.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1862 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: 99/1894. Recorded as George Holdway.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Henry Beaumont 53771

M, #5377, b. 1817, d. 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died in 1873 at Hay District, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 8 March 1853 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5377 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 March 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 October 1864 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: 6859/1873.

John Clarage 53781

M, #5378, b. 1838, d. 24 May 1888
Name-Change John Clarage 5378 was also known as John Claridge 5378. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 24 May 1888 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Cancer.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 May 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 15 August 1853 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5378 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of irrational conduct on 9 March 1861 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged as "well" 14.3.1861.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 April 1872 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 293/1888. Recorded as John Claridge.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039583426/view

James Glancey 53791

M, #5379, b. 1823, d. 25 December 1864
Name-Variation James Glancey 5379 was also known as James Clancey 5379.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1864 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 December 1864 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 27 July 1857 at St Georges, Bermuda. 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 soldier 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5379 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 June 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2690/1864. Recorded as James Clancey.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

James Adams 53801

M, #5380, b. 1819, d. 17 October 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 17 October 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 86.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 145.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 11 May 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 cabinetmaker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5380 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 July 1871 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: 2132/1901.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24762443
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

William Bates 53811

M, #5381, b. 1827
Name-Change William Bates 5381 was also known as William Bate 5381.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & theft (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 January 1856 at Woolwich, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a royal marine on 19 August 1859.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Woman right arm, D left side on 19 August 1859.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5381 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 200ibs of flour and sentenced to 5 years on 6 October 1864 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8176 on 6 October 1864.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 7 October 1870 at Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking into & stealing in a shop and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10048 on 4 January 1872.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1876 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 June 1879 at Western Australia.4 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66013643
  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/3750585

William Skillan 53821

M, #5382, b. 1817, d. 3 November 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 3 November 1881 at Mandurah, Western Australia, old fisherman accidently drowned.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 1 May 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5382 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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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 1881 pg 205.
  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: 11142/1881.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112197632

Richard Parsons 53831

M, #5383, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 17 December 1856 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5383 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 12 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceCharles Tombs 5193

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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 Smith 53841

M, #5384, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 March 1851 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 29 June 1855 at Warrior Hulk, Woolwich, Kent, England. Licence No. 3414 His licence was revoked 17.1.1856 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5384 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 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 April 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. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record

John Leadbetter 53851

M, #5385, b. 1830, d. 27 March 1905
Name-Change John Leadbetter 5385 was also known as James Leadbetter 5385.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Dumblane, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 27 March 1905 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia, self inflicted.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 7 May 1851 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 11 October 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3918 His licence was revoked 24.2.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.3 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859. Married Lucy Ellen Glover 13.12.1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5385 on 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 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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Last Edited15 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1342/1905. Recorded as John James Leadbeter.
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record

John Roden Black 53861

M, #5386, b. 1829, d. 7 August 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 7 August 1865 at Hotham River, Beverley, Western Australia, found dead in the bush at Hotham River of natural causes although reportedly suffered from heart disease.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 August 1865 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 14 May 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 11 August 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3674 His licence was revoked 27.4.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.5 
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 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5386 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited1 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: 2926/1865.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3749831
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record

James Murgatroyt 53871

M, #5387, b. 1821, d. 2 August 1866
Name-Change James Murgatroyt 5387 was also known as James Murgatroyd 5387.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 2 August 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 April 1853 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 8 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7223 His licence was revoked 30.8.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5387 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 3 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong convict no. 

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Last Edited1 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [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: 3270/1866. Recorded as James Murgahoyd.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813975786/view

John Hickson 53881

M, #5388, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 12 May 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 6 August 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 3673 His licence was revoked 24.9.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5388 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 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited1 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

Joseph Evan Savage 53891

M, #5389, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 20 June 1853 at Westminster, Middlesex, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 20 June 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 6946 His licence was revoked 24.9.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hairdresser 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5389 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Joseph Kenworthy.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited1 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Robert Edwards 53901

M, #5390, b. 1809

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 12 April 1852 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 20 June 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 6721 His licence was revoked 24.9.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom and coachman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5390 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 12 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited1 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

Joseph Mason 53911

M, #5391, b. 1834, d. 3 June 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 3 June 1860 at Vasse, Western Australia, inflammation of pleura.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 30 November 1852 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 28 January 1858 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7489 His licence was revoked 25.10.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter in cotton factory 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5391 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited1 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042396211/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 601910/1862.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

James Ashford 53921

M, #5392, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 26 March 1853 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7229 His licence was revoked 3.11.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5392 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate 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 15 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited1 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://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

James Neagle 53931

M, #5393, b. 1833
Name-Change James Neagle 5393 was also known as John Donovan 5393.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 14 March 1853 at Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 23 January 1858 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7447 His licence was revoked 24.11.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rope maker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5393 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited1 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

John Finn 53941

M, #5394, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 June 1853 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 27 January 1858 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7482 His licence was revoked 24.11.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a electro plater 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5394 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 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 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

John Burns 53951

M, #5395, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 April 1853 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 26 January 1858 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7455 His licence was revoked 10.12.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5395 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 2 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 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

Richard Lane 53961

M, #5396, b. 1824, d. 7 April 1876
Name-Change Richard Lane 5396 was also known as William Lane 5396. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 7 April 1876 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Chronic Hepatisis; Dysentry.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 8 April 1876 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1853 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 4 November 1856 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 6601 His licence was revoked 10.11.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5396 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 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & stealing from a warehouse and sentenced to 7 years on 7 July 1864 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7913 on 7 July 1864.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1868 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 September 1872 at Western Australia.6 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 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. [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: 8856/1876.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record/browse
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2935161
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

James Haseman 53971

M, #5397, b. 1832, d. 24 April 1892
Name-Change James Haseman 5397 was also known as James Hasman 5397.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 24 April 1892 at York, Western Australia, in hospital.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 24 April 1892 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 July 1853 at Croydon, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 28 July 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7001 His licence was revoked 24.12.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.5 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5397 on 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 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 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: 303/1892. Recorded as James Hasman.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69707236
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

John Adams 53981

M, #5398, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 7 April 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 2 November 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7370 His licence was revoked 29.9.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5398 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 1 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited1 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

Christopher Petler 53991

M, #5399, b. 1819, d. 1871
Name-Change Christopher Petler 5399 was also known as Charles Potter 5399.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died in 1871 at Roebourne, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 15 years on 23 May 1851 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 28 July 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7001 His licence was revoked 24.12.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.3 
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 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5399 on 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited1 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: 6123/1872.
  3. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-814096834/view

William Lloyd 54001

M, #5400, b. 1812

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 2 August 1848 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 19 April 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 2854 His licence was revoked 5.2.1859 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5400 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 15 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited2 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