John Kelly 57011

M, #5701, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged money order and sentenced to 10 years on 3 August 1857 at Croydon, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engineer 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. 5701 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
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.

James Garrity 57021

M, #5702, b. 1842
Name-Change James Garrity 5702 was also known as James Garratty 5702. 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 21 February 1859 at Manchester, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5702 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Lutchken on 28 January 1877.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 205.

John Beal 57031

M, #5703, b. 1831, d. circa 21 December 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died circa 21 December 1894 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile Decay.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 21 December 1894 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 10 May 1858 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5703 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 March 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [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: 1090/1894.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/78358644

Luke Blake 57041

M, #5704, b. 1834, d. 17 August 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 17 August 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 August 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5704 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [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: 2149/1898.

George Cunningham 57051

M, #5705, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 6 years on 6 July 1858 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5705 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeWounding
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.

Michael McNamara 57061

M, #5706, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 30 June 1854 at Clare, County Clare, Ireland.2 
TransportedxMichael McNamara 5706 was transported on 29 November 1856 departing from Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Headed for Bermuda.2 
ConvictedConvicted of murder of a convict and sentenced to life on 3 December 1859 at Hamilton, Bermuda. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5706 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 Millbank prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of houesbreaking & stealing and sentenced to 3 years on 7 April 1880 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10292 on 7 April 1880.4 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited20 May 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. [S127] Irish Prison Registers, online search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/irish-prison-registers-1790-1924, Irish Prison Registers 1790-1924 - MOUNTJOY PRISON CONVICT CLASSIFICATION 1855-1859
    https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65960870
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

William Kenna 57071

M, #5707, b. 1809, d. 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
DeathHe died in 1890 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 19 March 1851 at Nenagh, County Limerick, Ireland.3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder of a convict and sentenced to life on 3 December 1859 at Hamilton, Bermuda. 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Palmerston arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 February 1861. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5707 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 23 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited30 Jul 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: 322/1890.
  3. [S127] Irish Prison Registers, online search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/irish-prison-registers-1790-1924, Irish Prison Registers 1790-1924 - MOUNTJOY PRISON CONVICT CLASSIFICATION 1855-1859
    https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript

James Timlin 57081

M, #5708, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 21 years on 11 January 1858 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.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 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5708 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 January 1886 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."2 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 Apr 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. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 157-62.

Thomas Garner 57091

M, #5709, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 21 February 1859 at Manchester, 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 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5709 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10020 on 6 April 1871.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 3 years on 6 April 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1873 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 December 1874 at Western Australia.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10263 on 2 April 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted and sentenced to 12 years on 2 April 1879 at Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [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/3755230

William Smith 57101

M, #5710, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1856 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman 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. 5710 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited20 May 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.

John Anderson Christie 57111

M, #5711, b. 1818, d. 14 March 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 14 March 1883 at Port Adelaide, South Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 20 March 1858 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5711 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Lady Robinson on 23 June 1881.1,4 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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/76933099
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1881 pg 100, 136.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Michael Brannon 57121

M, #5712, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of armed robbery and sentenced to life on 20 March 1858 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 hairdresser 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. 5712 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesArmed Robbery
Last Edited4 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.

James Jones 57131

M, #5713, b. 1830, d. 16 June 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1863 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 16 March 1858 at Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5713 on 11 February 1861.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited20 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19763
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Hainsworth 57141

M, #5714, b. 1823, d. 1886
Name-Change John Hainsworth 5714 was also known as John Hempsell 5714.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Holbeck, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died in 1886 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & beating and sentenced to life on 6 March 1858 at York, Yorkshire, 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 3 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5714 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited4 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: 13505/1886.

Joseph Hebden 57151

M, #5715, b. 1834, d. 8 August 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 8 August 1869 at York, Western Australia, died at Convict Depot Hospital of an abscess in the lung.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & beating and sentenced to life on 6 March 1858 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 11 February 1861.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5715 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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Foster 5722
AccompliceThomas Johnson 6905
AccompliceJoseph Wrightson 6995

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Bennett 57161

M, #5716, b. 1827
Name-Change Charles Bennett 5716 was also known as Charles Cuthbertson 5716.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & wounding and sentenced to life on 5 April 1858 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason 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. 5716 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10190 on 5 July 1876.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & reeceiving from a custom house and sentenced to 9 years on 5 July 1876 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Albany as C Cuthbertson on 11 August 1887.1,4 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited5 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. [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/109902948
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edward Aggain 57171

M, #5717, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 30 July 1858 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children 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. 5717 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited20 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.

Thomas Tole 57181

M, #5718, b. 1833, d. 5 December 1893
Name-Change Thomas Tole 5718 was also known as Thomas Toole 5718. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 5 December 1893 at Parkside, South Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 27 November 1858 at Chatham, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a silk weaver; soldier on 11 February 1861.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side, scar under left eye, scar under chin on 11 February 1861.3 
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. 5718 on 11 February 1861.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Day Dawn on 8 January 1885.1,4 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeDesertion
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. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915, District Code: Nor, Symbol: H, Book: 215, Page: 109.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John White 57191

M, #5719, b. 1811, d. 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
DeathHe died in 1887 at Vasse, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 21 March 1859 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 9 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5719 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 447/1887.

William Richard Tims 57201

M, #5720, b. 1835, d. 28 June 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 28 June 1869 at York Depot Hospital, York, Western Australia, inflammation of bowel.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 28 June 1869 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of cutting & wounding and sentenced to life on 13 December 1858 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.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 steel polisher 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5720 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
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. [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: 4312/1869.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

George Plant 57211

M, #5721, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 5 March 1859 at York, Yorkshire, 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 traveller 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. 5721 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Talbot on 19 October 1872.1,2 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Foster 57221

M, #5722, b. 1828, d. 17 May 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 17 May 1879 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia, acute bronchitis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & beating and sentenced to life on 6 March 1858 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5722 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 illiterate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJoseph Hebden 5715
AccompliceThomas Johnson 6905
AccompliceJoseph Wrightson 6995

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1879 pg 87.
  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: 10114/1879.

Thomas Watkins 57231

M, #5723, 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 He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a puddler 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5723 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

William Worsey 57241

M, #5724, b. 1835, d. 28 January 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 28 January 1862 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, drowned.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 20 July 1859 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 February 1861.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a publican 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 5724 on 11 February 1861.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69136190/6578304
  4. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=276

Patrick Mulroyne 57251

M, #5725, b. 1830
Name-Change Patrick Mulroyne 5725 was also known as Patrick Moulroyne 5725.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 21 years on 28 April 1858 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 11 February 1861.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5725 on 11 February 1861.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 July 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsPalmerston Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited5 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.