Thomas Webster 64761

M, #6476, b. 1841, d. 5 October 1923

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Parents His parents were Thomas Webster & Eliza Irvine.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 5 October 1923 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 47.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1859 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6476 on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 Sep 2023

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, Death Reg: 101148/1923.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101148/1923.

John Walker 64771

M, #6477, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing fixtures and sentenced to 7 years on 23 February 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6477 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 1 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJohn Walker 6477 left the colony for New Zealand in 1867.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited28 Sep 2023

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.

Tindal Waterford 64781

M, #6478, b. 1827, d. 19 July 1871
Name-Change Tindal Waterford 6478 was also known as Tindel Waterford 6478.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1871 at Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6478 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited1 Nov 2023

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: 5037/1871. Recorded as Tyndall Waterford.
  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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Wood 64791

M, #6479, b. 1830, d. 14 September 1887
Name-Change Thomas Wood 6479 was also known as Thomas Heatley 6479. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 14 September 1887 at Mortigallup, Kendenup, Western Australia, died in bush.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 February 1861 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6479 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited27 Sep 2023

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: 610/1887.

John Williams 64801

M, #6480, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 March 1859 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6480 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 9963 on 7 October 1869.2 
ConvictedConvicted of store breaking & theft and sentenced to 7 years on 7 October 1869 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 May 1875 at Western Australia.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1876 at Western Australia.2 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Last Edited28 Sep 2023

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/66033937/6580237

Henry Williams 64811

M, #6481, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 19 March 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith; locksmith 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6481 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Last Edited23 Sep 2023

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.

Joseph Welsh 64821

M, #6482, b. 1826, d. 7 October 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 7 October 1882 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & wounding and sentenced to life on 25 March 1851 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6482 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Last Edited25 Sep 2023

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 168.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Watkins 64831

M, #6483, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 18 October 1860 at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6483 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Last Edited7 Oct 2023

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 Williams 64841

M, #6484, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 28 July 1859 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a forgeman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6484 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftEdward Williams 6484 left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 6 January 1885.1,2 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited29 Sep 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1885 pg 158.

George Warren 64851

M, #6485, b. 1817, d. 20 September 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 20 September 1885 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 September 1885 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 18 June 1860 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6485 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & receiving two gold watches and sentenced to 3 years on 3 October 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10221 on 3 October 1877.5 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Last Edited25 Sep 2023

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: 13365/1885.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19129
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2978208
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

William Wimblett 64861

M, #6486, b. 1835, d. 26 September 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 26 September 1867 at Perth, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 27 September 1867 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 16 July 1859 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6486 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Last Edited29 Sep 2023

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: 3650/1867.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

James Waterhouse 64871

M, #6487, b. 1825, d. 26 August 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 26 August 1880 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Ascites.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 August 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 12 July 1851 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6487 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
Last Edited27 Sep 2023

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: 10633/1880.

John Williams 64881

M, #6488, b. 1833, d. 16 May 1864
Name-Change John Williams 6488 was also known as Henry Foster 6488. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 16 May 1864 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 11 July 1859 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6488 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited29 Sep 2023

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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2492/1864.
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16104

William Wallace 64891

M, #6489, b. 1831, d. October 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died in October 1874 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 19 November 1860 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6489 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited7 Oct 2023

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: 8189/1874.

James Wilson 64901

M, #6490, b. 1821, d. 23 March 1870
Name-Change James Wilson 6490 was also known as James Thomson 6490. 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, pleurisy and phthisis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 24 December 1860 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children; applied for wife and child as assisted migrants in 1868 as at 9 June 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootcloser 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6490 on 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited23 Oct 2023

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: 4513/1870.

James Watson 64911

M, #6491, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & striking a surgeon (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 18 October 1860 at Shorncliffe, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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: Right eye disordered, scar left arm, D.D. left side on 9 June 1862.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 June 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6491 on 9 June 1862.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 June 1862.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10284 on 19 November 1879.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary? And sentenced to 7 years on 19 November 1879 at Albany, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
LeftJames Watson 6491 left the colony for S.A. per Peshalier on 16 July 1884.1,5 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Last Edited12 Oct 2023

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, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1884 pg 126.

William Yardley 64921

M, #6492, b. 1832, d. January 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died in January 1892 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried in January 1892 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 19 May 1858 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 6492 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 8 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Explorations Eastwards ..."5 

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ShipNorwood Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited23 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69701359
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 23/1892.
  5. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pgss 289, 316, 335, 392, 521.

William Allen 6497

M, #6497, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
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. 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6497 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 March 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1869 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited19 Nov 2023

James Anderson 6498

M, #6498, b. 1835, d. 11 February 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
DeathHe died on 11 February 1881 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years on 28 December 1859 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a boat builder on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6498 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1866 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10796/1881.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1881 pg 26.

George Ainger 6499

M, #6499, b. 1830, d. 2 June 1910

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
DeathHe died on 2 June 1910 at Northam, Western Australia, died from burns aged 93.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 19 October 1858 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison. 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6499 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 February 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 February 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1864 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Last Edited19 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211918986
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900099/1910.

Charles Aston 6500

M, #6500, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 4 years on 8 January 1861 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 6500 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 June 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 January 1865 at Western Australia
LeftCharles Aston 6500 left the colony for South Australia per Wisteria on 30 March 1883. 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited29 Nov 2023