Thomas Ash 55861

M, #5586, b. 1825, d. circa 8 January 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died circa 8 January 1864 at Wanneroo, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 8 January 1864 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with assault and sentenced to life on 14 July 1851 at Abingdon, Berkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5586 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 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. [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: 2376/1864.

John Isaacs 55871

M, #5587, b. 1826, d. 25 April 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Devon, England.1 
DeathHe died on 25 April 1891 at Toodyay, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 4 August 1851 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5587 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceSamuel Harwood 7144
Research CWA has him dying 1896 Murchison but the age is way out. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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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: 252/1891.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

Joseph Berry 5588 & 96631

M, #5588, b. 1826, d. 7 August 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 7 August 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 53.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 6 December 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.4 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 2 January 1852 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5588 on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of being in UK while under sentence of transportation and sentenced to 20 years on 3 December 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.6 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9663 on 9 January 1868.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 May 1875 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 April 1887 at Western Australia.6 
AccompliceDavid Shepherd 1565

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Sent to WA Twice (13)
Returned to England from WA Early
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited22 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. [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: 2239/1902.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

John Brett 55891

M, #5589, b. 1820, d. 3 December 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 3 December 1865 at York, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 3 December 1865 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault and sentenced to 15 years on 15 June 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 8 children as at 11 February 1861.4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5589 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited20 Aug 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: 3025/1865.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039643430/view
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054393245/view

Charles Matthews 55901

M, #5590, b. 1825, d. 20 September 1904

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Parents His parents were James Matthews & Ann.2 
BirthHe was born in 1825 at Huish Episcopi, Somerset, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 12 July 1825 at Huish Episcopi, Somerset, England, His parents were James Matthews & Ann.2 
MarrHe married Louisa Mannter (nee Tilley) on 25 December 1849 at Huish Episcopi, Somerset, England. Daughter of James Tilley.3 
MarrHe married Esther Martin (nee Jones) on 2 November 1872 at York, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 20 September 1904 at Southern Brook, Northam, Western Australia.5,6 
BurialHe was buried on 21 September 1904 at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.5 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Huish Episcopi, Somerset, England.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Huish Episcopi, Somerset, England. His occupation was shown as tanner.8 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 24 March 1857 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5590 on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1861 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30.1,9
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 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. [S276] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S289] Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3493/1872.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211685790
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1683/1904.
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 87L (pdf pg 236).

James Mackewin 55911

M, #5591, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1850 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 29 July 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7067 His licence was revoked 23.6.1859 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; shoemaker on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5591 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 Aug 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

George Turner 55921

M, #5592, b. 1823, d. 20 March 1877
Name-Change George Turner 5592 was also known as Alexander Gregory 5592.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 20 March 1877 at Geraldton Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 March 1877 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 30 March 1850 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 3 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7170 His licence was revoked 24.2.1860 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5592 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Walker 5045

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited20 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: 9177/1877.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18859
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Henry Culshaw 55931

M, #5593, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 12 August 1848 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 21 April 1855 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 2870 His licence was revoked 23.6.1859 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5593 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 11 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 Aug 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

William Collins 55941

M, #5594, b. 1807, d. 14 August 1882
Name-Change William Collins 5594 was also known as Joshua Wicks 5594.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1807.1 
DeathHe died on 14 August 1882 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hay stack and sentenced to 10 years on 7 March 1853 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7106 His licence was revoked 6.5.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 6 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5594 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited20 Aug 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 1882 pg 31.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11218/1882.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Thomas Sanderson 55951

M, #5595, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 3 March 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 6 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7169 His licence was revoked 28.9.1858 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5595 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 2 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited21 Aug 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

Francis Kirkby 55961

M, #5596, b. 1813, d. 26 November 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1813 at Nottinghamshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1880 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 November 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 25 February 1853 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 6 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7125 His licence was revoked 7.2.1859 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a framework knitter on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5596 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65959928
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

John Turner 55971

M, #5597, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 April 1853 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 8 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7145 His licence was revoked 23.3.1860 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter and moulder on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5597 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial year. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 Aug 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

David Evans 55981

M, #5598, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 29 March 1853 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 August 1857 at Portsmouth Prison, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Licence No. 7222 His licence was revoked 27.8.1860 and he was sent to Portsmouth Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman; miner on 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5598 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited21 Aug 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

William Hollingsworth 55991

M, #5599, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1852 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5599 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 18 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited14 Aug 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.

Cornelius Newman 56001

M, #5600, b. 1836, d. 23 May 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 23 May 1874 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, phthisis.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 24 May 1874 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 21 February 1853 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 31 July 1859 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 7846 His licence was revoked 13.12.1859 and he was sent to Portland Prison.5 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5600 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10014 on 8 April 1871.6 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 5 years on 8 April 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 Aug 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: 7094/1874.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114441068
  5. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66033525