David Mathieson 59511

M, #5951, b. 1824
Name-Change David Mathieson 5951 was also known as David Matthieson 5951.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes and sentenced to 10 years on 6 October 1859 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a spirit dealer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5951 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited26 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.

David Hughes 59521

M, #5952, b. 1810

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
ConvictedConvicted of defrauding creditors and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 10 children as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a solicitor on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5952 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Michael Daniels 59531

M, #5953, b. 1826, d. 23 July 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 23 July 1898 at Old Men's Depot at the Waterside Police Station, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 July 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life commuted to 10 years on 4 October 1859 at Malta. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5953 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
Last Edited9 Sep 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3215775
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2110/1898.

William Fitzgerald 59541

M, #5954, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 15 December 1859 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5954 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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.

Henry Joyce 59551

M, #5955, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assisting in counterfeiting coins and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5955 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10088 on 8 November 1872.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 8 November 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 October 1874 at Western Australia.4 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Otway on 10 November 1880.1,5 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.
  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/3748831
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont. (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1881 pg 8.

Henry Wolsden 59561

M, #5956, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5956 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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 Clarke 59571

M, #5957, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 10 December 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5957 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited25 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.

William McMullin 59581

M, #5958, b. 1838, d. 2 January 1889
Name-Change William McMullin 5958 was also known as William MacMullin 5958.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 2 January 1889 at Williams, Western Australia, result of a drunken scuffle on 22 December 1888.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Old Williams Cemetery, Williams, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1860 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5958 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 March 1884 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "A Brand on his Coat."5 

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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 1889 pg 14.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77372095
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207860660/…
  5. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 174, 176-77, 180, 183, 187.

Reuben Roper 59591

M, #5959, b. 1839, d. 3 April 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 3 April 1905 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, collapsed on the street while selling newspapers and was taken to Mt Eliza Depot where he died the next day.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 3 April 1905 at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC FC 13.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 12 March 1860 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5959 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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: 1918/1905.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/83173427
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

William Raymond 59601

M, #5960, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 1 September 1859 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5960 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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.

John Lefevre 59611

M, #5961, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5961 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited26 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.

William Dimmock 59621

M, #5962, b. 1824, d. 8 May 1902
Name-Change William Dimmock 5962 was also known as William Dimnock 5962.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 8 May 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, senile decay.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 22.4 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1860 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 January 1862. Wife Mary Ann and daughter Alice arrived per Robert Morrison 26 November 1865.5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5962 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceSimon Richardson 5969

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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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/24746763
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2070/1902.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885439/view
  6. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054395568/view

James Rhone 59631

M, #5963, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 4 August 1860 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5963 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 2023

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  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.

Henry Williams 59641

M, #5964, b. 1831, d. 30 July 1878
Name-Change Henry Williams 5964 was also known as Henry Walker 5964.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 30 July 1878 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Phthisis.2 
BurialHe was buried on 31 July 1878 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 23 April 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5964 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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/…

James Clarke 59651

M, #5965, b. 1841
Name-Change James Clarke 5965 was also known as James Clark 5965.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 12 March 1860 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5965 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily Smith on 21 March 1875.1,2 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited9 Sep 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 McNelly 59661

M, #5966, b. 1832
Name-Change James McNelly 5966 was also known as James Watson 5966. 
Name-Change James McNelly 5966 was also known as Pat Hughes 5966.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 28 May 1860 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hatter on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5966 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited9 Sep 2023

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  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.

Benjamin Spencer 59671

M, #5967, b. 1835
Name-Change Benjamin Spencer 5967 was also known as Benjamin Morrison 5967.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1860 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5967 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10371 on 9 April 1886.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 5 years on 9 April 1886 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1889 at Western Australia.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 9 April 1891 at Western Australia.4 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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/76478422
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Thomas Chidler 59681

M, #5968, b. 1813, d. 3 March 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
DeathHe died on 3 March 1866 at Newcastle Depot, Toodyay, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 18 May 1858 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5968 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Simon Richardson 59691

M, #5969, b. 1824, d. 26 November 1897
Name-Change Simon Richardson 5969 was also known as Simeon Richardson 5969.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Essex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 November 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1860 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5969 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Dimmock 5962

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2268/1897. Recorded as Simeon Richardson.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Edward Cookson 59701

M, #5970, b. 1819, d. 1895
Name-Change Edward Cookson 5970 was also known as John Clarke 5970.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died in 1895 at Wagin Lake, Wagin, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 August 1860 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5970 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited6 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 859/1895.

Charles Byrd 59711

M, #5971, b. 1818
Name-Change Charles Byrd 5971 was also known as Charles Bird 5971.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 9 years on 13 December 1856 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5971 on 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceRalph Shipley 5169
AccompliceGeorge Rushton 5176
AccompliceJohn Capewell 5280

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited28 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.

John Robins 59721

M, #5972, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 8 years on 10 March 1859 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5972 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Adelaide per Baroda on 1 April 1874.2 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault
Last Edited7 Sep 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 Butler 59731

M, #5973, b. 1829
Name-Change John Butler 5973 was also known as John McCavey 5973.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a pair of trousers and sentenced to 10 years on 15 April 1859 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5973 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Mealta on 5 May 1870.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "Explorations Eastwards ..."3 
Research CWA has the wrong crime. 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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/…
  3. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pgs 289, 316, 392, 509.

William Underwood 59741

M, #5974, b. 1834, d. 4 July 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1909 at Maylands, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG FC 225.2 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 27 May 1859 at St George's Barracks, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5974 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100407/1909.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37587474

James Thomas 59751

M, #5975, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 8 years on 18 August 1859 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lincelles arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 January 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5975 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited9 Sep 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.