John Abbott 62031

M, #6203, b. 1834, d. 16 June 1883
Name-Change John Abbott 6203 was also known as John Jones 6203. 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1883 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 16 June 1883 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 6 years on 17 September 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 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6203 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited25 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: 12050/1883.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4745

Thomas Andrews 62041

M, #6204, b. 1841
Name-Change Thomas Andrews 6204 was also known as Walter Douglas 6204. 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 25 February 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6204 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited26 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.

Thomas Armstrong 62051

M, #6205, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 7 years on 26 July 1860 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6205 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited21 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 Addison 62061

M, #6206, b. 1830, d. 24 June 1871
Name-Change William Addison 6206 was also known as Thomas Moss 6206. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 24 June 1871 at Convict Depot, Champion Bay, Western Australia, dysentery.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 24 June 1871 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 21 February 1859 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a spindle maker on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6206 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=20403

Thomas Atkinson 62071

M, #6207, b. 1838, d. 8 September 1880

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Parents His parents were William Atkinson & Rose.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838 at Lower Darwen, Lancashire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 17 June 1838 at St James, Lower Darwen, Lancashire, England.2 
MarrHe married Bridget Carroll nee Maher in 1869 at Newcastle, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 8 September 1880 at York Road, Northam, Western Australia, intoxicated and fell off his horse near Northam.4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Accrington, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as piecer cotton mill.8 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 11 December 1860 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 June 1862.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6207 on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1876 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Doran 6274
AccompliceJohn Thomas Warden 7292

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited15 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S303] Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2955/1869.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148240895/…
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148240633
  6. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 149.
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207117603/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

John Ashby 62081

M, #6208, b. 1827, d. 15 December 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 15 December 1868 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia, died after being in asylum.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 6 years on 3 December 1860 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer; timber dealer on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6208 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in January 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the invalid depot 24.01.1867.3 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of violently insane in October 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 27.10.1868.4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4092/1868.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043713593/view
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

James Andrews 62091

M, #6209, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket & stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 5 November 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6209 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited26 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.

Thomas Abigail 62101

M, #6210, b. 1832, d. 4 January 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 4 January 1896 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Heart disease accelerated by the heat.2 
BurialHe was buried on 5 January 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 6 years on 3 December 1859 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6210 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited12 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/…

George William Archer 62111

M, #6211, b. 1839, d. 17 May 1882
Name-Change George William Archer 6211 was also known as George Roberts 6211. 

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 17 May 1882 at Vasse, Western Australia, wheel passed over him.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 27 June 1860 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6211 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn William Nodder 6394

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1882 pg 82.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11412/1882. Recorded as George Roberts.

William Bashford 62121

M, #6212, b. 1825, d. 19 March 1893
Name-Change William Bashford 6212 was also known as William Bathford 6212.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 19 March 1893 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 March 1893 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 12 years on 12 December 1860 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gunmaker on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6212 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited26 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 195/1893.

Henry Biddle 62131

M, #6213, b. 1838, d. 18 February 1920
Name-Change Henry Biddle 6213 was also known as Henry Beddle 6213.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838 at Warwickshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 18 February 1920 at Mount Lawley, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG OC 82.2,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 12 December 1860 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass founder on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6213 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 11 December 1870 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 January 1871 at Western Australia.6 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited7 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. [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: 100232/1920.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27675839
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198285774/henry-biddle
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

William Buxton 62141

M, #6214, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 1 April 1861 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; brasscaster on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6214 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 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 Boyle 62151

M, #6215, b. 1820, d. 27 February 1897
Name-Change John Boyle 6215 was also known as John Wade 6215. 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 27 February 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 February 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of counterfeiting and sentenced to 7 years on 3 August 1860 at Appleby, Cumbria, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6215 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited4 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. [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: 1824/1897.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66523951

Edward Seymour Burch 62161

M, #6216, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 25 March 1861 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a schoolmaster on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6216 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Sea Ripple on 4 September 1870.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited26 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 Battersby 62171

M, #6217, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 12 July 1851 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6217 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited25 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.

Abraham Binney 62181

M, #6218, b. 1814, d. 1 November 1875

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Parents His parents were John Binney & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1814 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 4 September 1814 at Cathedral Church of St Peter & St Paul, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, His parents were John Binney & Mary.2 
MarrHe married Ann Cottam on 6 April 1834 at Cathedral Church of St Peter & St Paul, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3 
DeathHe died on 1 November 1875 at Adelaide, South Australia.4 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. His occupation was shown as toolmaker.5 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.6 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 7 years on 3 December 1859 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6218 on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a toolmaker on 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Rangatira on 28 June 1870.1,7 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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.
  2. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S327] Yorkshire Marriages, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915.
  5. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  6. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Anthony Baxter 62191

M, #6219, b. 1825, d. 28 August 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 28 August 1900 at York, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 29 August 1900 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 15 October 1860 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinplate worker on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being lliterate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6219 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited7 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212342419
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67064584
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2405/1900.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

William Brice 62201

M, #6220, b. 1837, d. 1888
Name-Change William Brice 6220 was also known as William Bryce 6220. 
Name-Change William Brice 6220 was also known as William Boyce 6220. 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died in 1888 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 8 December 1860 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clothes dealer on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6220 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited26 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: 305/1888.

William Bateman 62211

M, #6221, b. 1838
Name-Change William Bateman 6221 was also known as William Richardson 6221. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 8 December 1860 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6221 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited26 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.

Robert Burns 62221

M, #6222, b. 1841, d. 21 March 1886
Name-Change Robert Burns 6222 was also known as Robert White 6222. 

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Robert Burns 6222 with family (Photo: DTuxford13)
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 21 March 1886 at Roebourne, Western Australia.2,3
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 9 November 1860 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinetmaker on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6222 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited7 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: 13945/1886https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198285774/henry-biddle
  3. [S10] Death Certificate, see attached.

Charles Best 62231

M, #6223, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 18 August 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6223 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 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 Brown 62241

M, #6224, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 6 years on 28 November 1859 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6224 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited15 Jan 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.

Edward William Bird 62251

M, #6225, b. 1808, d. 13 March 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
DeathHe died on 13 March 1863 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of counterfeiting and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tobacco manufacturer on 9 June 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6225 on 9 June 1862.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited4 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, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2194/1863.