Thomas Creighton 61511

M, #6151, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of offering violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 29 June 1860 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6151 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

Thomas Ward 61521

M, #6152, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of offering violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1860 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 mechanic; 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6152 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Bedford USA per Hercules on 2 March 1875.1,2 

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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/…

Patrick Carroll 61531

M, #6153, b. 1838, d. 7 December 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1838 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 7 December 1892 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 9 December 1892 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of offering violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 22 November 1859 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.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 labourer; soldier 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6153 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Bootenal and Beyond."4 

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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: 911/1892.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19498
  4. [S102] Noel Sievewright, Bootenal and Beyond: Stories of the Auld, Bunter, Sievewright and other families in the Mid-West of WA, pg 93.

Thomas Gable 61541

M, #6154, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 26 November 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinet maker on 28 January 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6154 on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1871 at Western Australia.2 
AccompliceAlfred Watson 5998
AccompliceAlfred Chapman 5999

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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.

William Woodhouse Kett 61551

M, #6155, b. 1832, d. 10 January 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 10 January 1888 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 January 1888 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny as a servant and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 warehouse clerk 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6155 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a story online here The York Society

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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: 35/1888.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Jesse Harding 61561

M, #6156, b. 1831, d. 27 August 1906

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 27 August 1906 at Cannington, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC CA 276.2 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder of his wife and sentenced to life on 12 July 1860 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6156 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 100571/1906.

Richard Edwards 61571

M, #6157, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 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 ostler 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6157 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Joseph Hill 61581

M, #6158, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of throwing boiling water on a person with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1859 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. 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 ostler 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6158 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Ellora on 28 December 1873.1,2 

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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/…

Auguste Wilhelm 61591

M, #6159, b. 1829, d. 25 December 1864
Name-Change Auguste Wilhelm 6159 was also known as Aguste Heinrich Prediger 6159. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Germany.1 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1864 at Fortune Mine, Roebourne, Western Australia, fell off a horse.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 4 December 1858 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a medical man 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6159 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1864 at Western Australia.6 
Bio Mentioned in "The Bride Ships"

His story is told at Harvey History Online.7 

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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: 2730/1865.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039765195/view
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66014658
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pg 179-181.

William Johnson 61601

M, #6160, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
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 widower as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engineer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6160 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 9 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

Richard Tempest 61611

M, #6161, b. 1833, d. 13 May 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 13 May 1879 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 13 May 1879 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 8 years on 8 December 1858 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6161 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18931
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10130/1879.

James Horn 61621

M, #6162, b. 1837, d. 14 January 1865
Name-Change James Horn 6162 was also known as James Horne 6162. 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 14 January 1865 at 1 mile from Ellinor Springs, Upper Irwin, Western Australia, sunstroke.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 7 January 1859 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 labourer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6162 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has a typo in the death date. 

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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-2039901840/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2732/1865.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16122

John King 61631

M, #6163, b. 1826
Name-Change John King 6163 was also known as John Sims 6163.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a request for goods and sentenced to 8 years on 31 January 1859 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 clerk 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6163 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

Edward Fitzgerald 61641

M, #6164, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 31 January 1859 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 printer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6164 on 28 January 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8767 on 6 April 1866.2 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 5 years on 6 April 1866 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1870 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1871 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Legion of Honour on 29 April 1873.1,4 
AccompliceJohn Mackin 5826

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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/66014347/6579304
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Richard Fletcher 61661

M, #6166, b. 1829, d. 4 July 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1875 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 10 March 1859 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 January 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6166 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8554/1875.

Thomas Bernard Cannon 61671

M, #6167, b. 1835, d. 7 June 1911

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 7 June 1911 at South Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 80.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 28 March 1859 at Birmingham, 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 moulder 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6167 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Research The death in CWA appears wrong. Inquest 20.01.1870 for Thomas Carson arr. per Chalgrove; burial Alma & Skinner street as Thomas Canon.4 

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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: 100341/1911.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256617329

Tole Docherty 61681

M, #6168, b. 1830, d. 17 June 1872
Name-Change Tole Docherty 6168 was also known as Tole Dogherty 6168.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 17 June 1872 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 15 March 1859 at Stirling Castle, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 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 brickmaker; soldier 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6168 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Military CrimeDesertion
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. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6243/1872. Recorded as Toll Docherty.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206798168/…

Joshua Hicks 61691

M, #6169, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 26 March 1859 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6169 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying 1876 in Albany but they may have confused the 1876 deth of John Hicks #8017. 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

Michael Flynn 61701

M, #6170, b. 1835, d. 28 December 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 28 December 1900 at Albany, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 1 April 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 barber 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6170 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232716720/michael-flynn
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2282/1901.
  4. [S281] Albany Hospital Admission Records 1900-1921, online familysearch.og, Image 41 No. 62
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

James Jones 61711

M, #6171, b. 1840
Name-Change James Jones 6171 was also known as David Jones 6171.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 8 years on 4 April 1859 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6171 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10194 on 6 September 1876.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 7 years on 6 September 1876 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited4 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Quarter Sessions Geraldton 1876 pg 119.

Robert Kay 61721

M, #6172, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 12 April 1859 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, 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 cooper 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6172 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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.

William Fox 61731

M, #6173, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 21 April 1859 at Dover, Kent, 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 well sinker 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6173 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited4 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.

William Martin 61741

M, #6174, b. 1835, d. 24 November 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 24 November 1871 at Plantagenet, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from a dwelling and sentenced to 8 years on 21 April 1859 at Dover, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side covered with a flower on 20 January 1862.4 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6174 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6116/1872.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Wright 61751

M, #6175, b. 1834, d. 9 March 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 9 March 1888 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 8 years on 29 June 1859 at Nether Knutsford, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6175 on 28 January 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipLincelles Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited8 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 158/1888.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.