William Taylor 64511

M, #6451, b. 1837
Name-Change William Taylor 6451 was also known as William McDonald 6451. 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 8 April 1861 at Chester, Cheshire, 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. 6451 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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 Tucker 64521

M, #6452, b. 1840, d. 21 June 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 21 June 1884 at Eastern Harding, Roebourne, Western Australia, alcoholic and heart disease.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 6 years on 28 July 1859 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 labourer; royal marine 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. 6452 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
Last Edited23 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12353/1884.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Richard Thomas 64531

M, #6453, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing in a dwelling house and sentenced to 6 years on 21 March 1861 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6453 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited25 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.

James Taylor 64541

M, #6454, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1860 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 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. 6454 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 1 July 1867 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 January 1869 at Western Australia.2 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Taylor 64551

M, #6455, b. 1812, d. 17 February 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 17 February 1872 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 21 February 1859 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 children 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6455 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [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: 6094/1872.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206297186/george-taylor

John Tasker 64561

M, #6456, b. 1818, d. 26 September 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died on 26 September 1863 at Capel, Western Australia, Found dead on road between Bunbury and Vasse. Supposed to have died of heart disease.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 21 May 1860 at Salford, 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 married 2 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 6456 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042052415/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2315/1863.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edward Thomas 64571

M, #6457, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 8 years on 14 June 1860 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6457 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited25 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.

Charles Taylor 64581

M, #6458, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 9 January 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, 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; shoemaker 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6458 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited7 May 2024

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Citations

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

William Thompson 64591

M, #6459, b. 1838, d. 17 April 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 17 April 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 April 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 10 September 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, 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 married as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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. 6459 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited8 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: 1976/1898.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82665967
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Samuel Thwaites 64601

M, #6460, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of a child under 10 years and sentenced to 10 years on 23 January 1861 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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. 6460 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

Thomas Torr 64611

M, #6461, b. 1820, d. 2 January 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 2 January 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES AA 260.2 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 7 years on 7 March 1860 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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. 6461 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited2 Oct 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23853430
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1681/1901.

John Terry 64621

M, #6462, b. 1811, d. 4 July 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1864 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 5 July 1864 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 31 December 1860 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 blacksmith 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. 6462 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039766054/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2523/1864.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

James Tregent 64631

M, #6463, b. 1838
Name-Change James Tregent 6463 was also known as Fred Revell 6463. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 24 October 1859 at Newington, Surrey, 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6463 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 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.

Thomas Turner 64641

M, #6464, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1860 at Birmingham, 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 burnisher; 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6464 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited2 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.

Henry Thompson 64651

M, #6465, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 18 October 1860 at Kingston upon Hull, 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 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. 6465 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

John Unsworth 64661

M, #6466, b. 1838, d. 27 January 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 27 January 1909 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 79.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 27 December 1860 at Bolton, Lancashire, 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 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. 6466 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited22 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/

Peter Vigo 64671

M, #6467, b. 1835, d. 1 July 1905
Name-Change Peter Vigo 6467 was also known as John Day 6467. 

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Peter Vigo 6467 (Photo: Aust Last Convicts SROWA 4173/4)
BirthHe was born in 1835 at London, England.1 
DeathHe died on 1 July 1905 at Perth, Western Australia, inmate of Mt Eliza Depot hit by tram on Mount's Bay Road.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC FC 31.5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 6 years on 22 October 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 mason 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. 6467 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10086 on 8 November 1872.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 8 years on 8 November 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 May 1876 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1879 at Western Australia.6 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts"

He has a section in "From the Avon to the Irwin"

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.8,9 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited3 Nov 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 1905 pg 232.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33514010
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82668608
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114441463
  8. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 68.
  9. [S381] Anne Jeffreys, From the Avon to the Irwin - A Story of Two Valleys, pg 93-94.

Thomas Veale 64681

M, #6468, b. 1835, d. 5 July 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 5 July 1872 at Convict Depot Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia, fever.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 5 July 1872 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 6 years on 5 December 1860 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 labourer; tailor 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. 6468 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6281/1872. Recorded as Thomas Veal.
  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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16287

James Veitch 64691

M, #6469, b. 1840, d. 28 April 1897
Name-Change James Veitch 6469 was also known as James Vietch 6469.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 28 April 1897 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 28 April 1897 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 6 years on 19 August 1859 at Stirling Castle, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 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 labourer; soldier on 9 June 1862.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 9 June 1862.5 
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. 6469 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 18 September 1865 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited2 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: 2757/1897.
  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.
  5. [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/…
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Watts 64701

M, #6470, b. 1833, d. 20 November 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1864 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 2 April 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 plasterer 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. 6470 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 February 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039766054/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2666/1864.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039732798/view

Thomas Wade 64711

M, #6471, b. 1802, d. 15 July 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1802.1 
DeathHe died on 15 July 1869 at Fremantle, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 6 years on 22 October 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 jeweller 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. 6471 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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: 4329/1869.
  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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206276697/thomas-wade

John Williams 64721

M, #6472, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1861 at Dorchester, Dorset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher; horse dealer 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. 6472 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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 Watson 64731

M, #6473, b. 1821, d. 8 December 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 8 December 1881 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 5 December 1860 at Durham, Durham, 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 married 3 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a joiner; pitman 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. 6473 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited8 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1881 pg 209.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11133/1881.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Jonathan Wood 64741

M, #6474, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 23 May 1860 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 vet surgeon; carter 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6474 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10264 on 2 April 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited2 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. [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/2980968/730632

John Walker 64751

M, #6475, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1860 at Maidstone, Kent, England.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6475 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 24 November 1870 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 December 1870 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily Smith on 12 December 1875.1,3 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited9 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…