James Basson 56261

M, #5626, b. 1823, d. 18 February 1868
Name-Change James Basson 5626 was also known as James Bassan 5626. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 18 February 1868 at Guildford, Western Australia, natural causes.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 19 February 1868 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 13 July 1859 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5626 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
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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-2046065301/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3769/1868. Recorded as James Bassan.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

John Lee 56271

M, #5627, b. 1833, d. 14 February 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 14 February 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, tuberculosis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 14 years on 21 February 1859 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5627 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4487/1870. Recorded as John V Lee.

John Watts 56281

M, #5628, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 12 years on 13 July 1859 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5628 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 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.

Owen Pugh 56291

M, #5629, b. 1825, d. 30 August 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, ascites.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 12 years on 12 April 1859 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5629 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 January 1864 at Western Australia.1,5 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited3 Feb 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: 3277/1866.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043248911/view
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Deacon 56301

M, #5630, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 August 1858 at Westminster, Middlesex, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5630 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited24 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.

Thomas Newman 56311

M, #5631, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 3 March 1858 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a chain maker 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5631 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Alexandra on 25 July 1871.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited3 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Jones 56321

M, #5632, b. 1833
Name-Change William Jones 5632 was also known as Thomas Martin 5632. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1858 at Thetford, Norfolk, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5632 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited3 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.

Thomas Night 56331

M, #5633, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 March 1859 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5633 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per S.S. Otway on 29 November 1878.2 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Hugh Lanagan 56341

M, #5634, b. 1831, d. 21 March 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 21 March 1884 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 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 He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a factory worker 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5634 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 58.
  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: 12304/1884. Recorded as Hugh Laughin.

Edward Caveney 56351

M, #5635, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 painter 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5635 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Baroda on 1 September 1874.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited3 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Davies 56361

M, #5636, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5636 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited22 Jun 2023

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Citations

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

Patrick Murphy 56371

M, #5637, b. 1836, d. 22 May 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 22 May 1873 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, ascites and hematemesis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5637 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6603/1873.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William John McCaffrey 56381

M, #5638, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & theft and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a iron turner 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5638 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao per Queen of India on 9 February 1870.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited3 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Brown 56391

M, #5639, b. 1839, d. 11 December 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 11 December 1865 at Geraldton, Western Australia, died Convict Depot Hospital.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 11 December 1865 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5639 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3022/1865.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16145

James Barker 56401

M, #5640, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 19 May 1859 at Preston, Lancashire, 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 weaver 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5640 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him leaving for Natal but that was #7939. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited3 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.

William Jones 56411

M, #5641, b. 1815, d. 19 January 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 19 January 1887 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 January 1887 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of counterfeiting coin and sentenced to 10 years on 9 May 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a grocer; clerk 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5641 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
Last Edited3 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4903
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 50/1887.

Andrew Foster 56421

M, #5642, b. 1829, d. 21 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 21 April 1868 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 21 April 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 May 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hatter on 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5642 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 5 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Wagner 5611
AccompliceRobert Humphries 5615
AccompliceWilliam Wynne Bramwell 5643
Bio His story is partly told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited4 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: 3862/1868.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

William Wynne Bramwell 56431

M, #5643, b. 1834, d. 27 December 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 27 December 1872 at Busselton, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 May 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a dealer on 11 February 1861.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5643 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHorton Bateman 5610
AccompliceWilliam Wagner 5611
AccompliceRobert Humphries 5615
AccompliceAndrew Foster 5642
Bio His story is partly told at Harvey History Online

He is mentioned in "Country Cavalcade .."4 

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited17 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110503287
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11605/1882. Recorded as William Wynn Bramnell.
  4. [S256] Judith Parnell, Country Cavalcade - A History of the Shire of Tambellup, pg 29.

George Woodhead 56441

M, #5644, b. 1827
Name-Change George Woodhead 5644 was also known as George Radley 5644.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 13 June 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a harness maker 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5644 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily Smith on 3 February 1877.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Phillips 56451

M, #5645, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 23 March 1859 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5645 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in Geraldton in 1861 but this seems sonewhat improbable. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited18 Jun 2023

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Citations

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

Charles Taylor 56461

M, #5646, b. 1831, d. 1 January 1894
Name-Change Charles Taylor 5646 was also known as John Jones 5646. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 1 January 1894 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 January 1894 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 23 March 1859 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5646 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 August 1862 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/31.1,5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1/1894.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3056515
  5. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 44L (pdf pg 844).

Thomas Tolley 56471

M, #5647, b. 1833, d. 17 April 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 17 April 1883 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 18 April 1883 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 27 June 1859 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 11 February 1861.1 
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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5647 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited10 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: 11768/1883.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76934110
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

John Yates 56481

M, #5648, b. 1833, d. 19 September 1915

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 19 September 1915 at Sawyers Valley, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of curtilage (breaking?) & theft and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1859 at Oakham, Rutland, England.1 
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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5648 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited5 Oct 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/204770712
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100530/1915.

Richard Handy 56491

M, #5649, b. 1840, d. 15 November 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 15 November 1860 at at sea On voyage to Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 27 June 1859 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 10 November 1860.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 November 1860.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 November 1860.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 10 November 1860. He had been collected from Chatham prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5649 on 10 November 1860.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited3 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.

Samuel Bromley 56501

M, #5650, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838 at London, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 4 July 1859 at Westminster, Middlesex, 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 tailor 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5650 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited17 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.