Daniel Willis 56011

M, #5601, b. 1821, d. 4 July 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, senile decay.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 July 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 10 March 1840 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.5 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 18 October 1852 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 11 November 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6588 His licence was revoked 26.4.1860 and he was sent to Portland Prison.6 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer 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 Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5601 on 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 17 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited20 Aug 2023

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: 439/1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66080097
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S143] Warrior Hulk Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1070738555/view
  6. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

Thomas Lauder 56021

M, #5602, b. 1823, d. 18 October 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 18 October 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 18 October 1883 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 15 years on 24 April 1856 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5602 on 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 26 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited18 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19067

Thomas Jackson 56031

M, #5603, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 10 July 1855 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a knife grinder 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 5603 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Last Edited21 Aug 2023

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.

James Fowler 56041

M, #5604, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of coining and sentenced to life on 6 April 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a electro plate gilder 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5604 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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 Ryan 56051

M, #5605, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 14 August 1857 at Meean Meer, India.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5605 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1872 but that death appears to belong to #7242. 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited14 Dec 2023

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.

Archibald Miller 56061

M, #5606, b. 1817, d. 4 March 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 4 March 1874 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, Phthisis.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 5 March 1874 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 14 years on 3 January 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 7 February 1856 at Millbank Prison, Millbank, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 4787 His licence was revoked 24.1.1860 and he was sent to Chatham Prison.4 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tallow chandler 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5606 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 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 22 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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: 6958/1874.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

John Cartwright 56071

M, #5607, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 January 1857 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5607 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJohn Cartwright 5607 left the colony for Madras per Norwood on 17 August 1867.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Joseph Allen 56081

M, #5608, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 20 July 1859 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5608 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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 Abraham Moore 56091

M, #5609, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 4 July 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5609 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftWilliam Abraham Moore 5609 left the colony for N.S.W. per Legion of Honour on 29 April 1873.1,2 
Research CWA has the wrong trial year. 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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/…

Horton Bateman 56101

M, #5610, b. 1832, d. 3 May 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 3 May 1884 at Fremantle, Western Australia, heart failure.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 9 May 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5610 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is partly told at Harvey History Online

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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 1884 pg 80.
  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: 12473/1884.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76214683

William Wagner 56111

M, #5611, b. 1814, d. 16 May 1882
Name-Change William Wagner 5611 was also known as William Wegener 5611.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814 at Berlin, Germany.1 
DeathHe died on 16 May 1882 at Boyadine, Beverley, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 9 May 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a agent 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5611 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10118 on 2 October 1873.5 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a cheque & uttering and sentenced to 12 years on 2 October 1873 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1878 at Western Australia.5 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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 88.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148585106
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11422/1882. Recorded as William Wegewer.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755843

Thomas Ross 56121

M, #5612, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 20 April 1859 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5612 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftThomas Ross 5612 left the colony for Singapore on 7 July 1871.2 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Charles Edward Seymour 56131

M, #5613, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 8 August 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5613 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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.

Michael Herring 56141

M, #5614, b. 1831, d. 25 November 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 25 November 1860 at at sea On voyage to Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault and sentenced to 20 years on 15 August 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 November 1860.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 November 1860.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 10 November 1860.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Portland, Dorset, England, on 10 November 1860. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5614 on 10 November 1860.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
DeathDied on the Voyage Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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.

Robert Humphries 56151

M, #5615, b. 1813, d. 30 July 1883
Name-Change Robert Humphries 5615 was also known as Robert Humphreys 5615.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
DeathHe died on 30 July 1883 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, renal disease and gastric catarrh.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 20 years on 9 May 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5615 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is partly told at Harvey History Online

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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 1883 pg 125.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edward Bell 56161

M, #5616, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1859 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5616 on 11 February 1861.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 17 April 1861 at Western Australia.2 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Rone 56171

M, #5617, b. 1816
Name-Change John Rone 5617 was also known as John Roan 5617.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge and sentenced to 15 years on 10 August 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 4 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a porter 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5617 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJohn Rone 5617 left the colony for England per Fitzroy on 1 December 1878.1,2 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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/…

George Allen 56181

M, #5618, b. 1839, d. 28 January 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 28 January 1862 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, drowned.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 16 July 1859 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5618 on 11 February 1861.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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/69136190/6578304
  3. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=276
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Benning 56191

M, #5619, b. 1841
Name-Change George Benning 5619 was also known as George Binning 5619.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent to murder and sentenced to 15 years on 23 July 1859 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5619 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10426 on 18 April 1890.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 18 April 1890 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1894 at Western Australia.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 17 April 1900 at Western Australia.4 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66929667
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Robert Russell 56201

M, #5620, b. 1824, d. 1 February 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 1 February 1871 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia, apoplexy.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 12 April 1859 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a flesher 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5620 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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: 4881/1871.

Thomas Adkins 56211

M, #5621, b. 1823, d. 24 September 1871
Name-Change Thomas Adkins 5621 was also known as Thomas Atkins 5621.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 24 September 1871 at Convict Depot Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 24 September 1871 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 30 March 1859 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5621 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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: 6009/1871. Recorded as Thomas Adkin.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16276

William Hayman 56221

M, #5622, b. 1833, d. 29 November 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 29 November 1874 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a striker 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5622 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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/…

Joseph Berry 56231

M, #5623, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 14 years on 10 August 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5623 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJoseph Berry 5623 left the colony for N.S.W. per Belle Isle on 14 April 1873.1,2 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited22 Jun 2023

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/…

Thomas Burns 56241

M, #5624, b. 1834, d. 6 July 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 6 July 1894 at Murchison, Western Australia, can't find any sources to confirm this death in CWA.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 30 August 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a porter 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5624 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 November 1885 at Western Australia.2 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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/…

Charles Bannerman 56251

M, #5625, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 18 July 1859 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 5625 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited3 Aug 2023

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.