Robert John Creswick 6551

M, #6551, b. 24 May 1841, d. 11 April 1880

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Robert J Creswick 6551
BirthHe was born on 24 May 1841 at Whitgift, Yorkshire, England
DeathHe died on 11 April 1880 at Geraldton, Western Australia, tuberculosis.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Eastern Road Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years on 9 July 1861 at York, Yorkshire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a model maker 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6551 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1866 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/31.5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1873 at Western Australia
Research CWA has an alternatve name for him however Henry Brougham Vaux belongs to #6529 William Cressy.

CWA also has a typo in his death year. 

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10435/1880. Recorded as Robert John Creswick.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212143021
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205464798/…
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18960
  5. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 44R (pdf pg 255).

George Challenger 6552

M, #6552, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 1861 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6552 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 August 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 March 1869 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 November 1871 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Talbot on 19 October 1872. 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

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William Clark 6553

M, #6553, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 24 April 1861 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a rivetter on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6553 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 April 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1874 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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Joseph Collins 6554

M, #6554, b. 1828, d. 27 September 1913

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Jospeh Collins 6554 (Photo: Jan James Collection)
Parents His parents were Matthew Collins & Elizabeth Linein.1 
BirthHe was born in 1828. 
DeathHe died on 27 September 1913 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 29 September 1913 at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC CB 87.2
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 17 November 1860 at Barbados
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6554 on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1863 at Western Australia
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions on 9 November 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 25.11.1866.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 October 1872 at Western Australia
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600171/1913.
  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: 1600171/1913.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view

William Henry Cragg 6555

M, #6555, b. 1839, d. 17 July 1905
Name-Change William Henry Cragg 6555 was also known as William Craggs 6555. 

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BirthHe was born in 1839. 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1905 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 18 July 1905 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of violent & disgusting language (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 January 1861 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher; soldier on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6555 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 July 1871 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 July 1878 at Western Australia

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1284/1905. Recorded as William Henry Craggs.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18026

John Delobe 6556

M, #6556, b. 1832, d. 25 December 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 6 May 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; sailor on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6556 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 August 1866 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4814/1870.
  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. [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/…

Patrick Dempsey 6557

M, #6557, b. 1838, d. 19 August 1890
Name-Change Patrick Dempsey 6557 was also known as Charles Jones 6557. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
DeathHe died on 19 August 1890 at Geraldton, Western Australia, drowned.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 20 August 1890 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 14 May 1861 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a umbrella maker on 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6557 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 April 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1869 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 Nov 2023

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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: 396/1890.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33060962
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1890 pg 144.
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19369

Thomas Dixon 6558

M, #6558, b. 1820, d. 18 January 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1820. 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1871 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 21 July 1860 at Durham, Durham, England
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a millwright 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6558 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 1865 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited22 Nov 2023

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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: 4837/1871.

Thomas Donegan 6559

M, #6559, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 21 March 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6559 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 May 1881 at Western Australia

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Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited4 Nov 2023

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James Downs 6560

M, #6560, b. 1837, d. 12 August 1916

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BirthHe was born in 1837. 
DeathHe died on 12 August 1916 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. RC MON CC 686.4,1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 23 October 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6560 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 May 1867 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700206/1916.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26988312
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213401005/james-downs

John Davies 6561

M, #6561, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 9 March 1859 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a miller 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6561 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 April 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 December 1865 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited29 Nov 2023

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James Davis 6562

M, #6562, b. 1831, d. 17 May 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1831. 
DeathHe died on 17 May 1869 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hay stack and sentenced to 10 years on 24 July 1861 at Norwich, Norfolk, England
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6562 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1866 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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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: 4251/1869.

Thomas Dixon 6563

M, #6563, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 2 July 1858 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a smith 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6563 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1863 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 August 1864 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited19 Nov 2023

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Henry Dobbs 6564

M, #6564, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 9 March 1859 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6564 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 26 September 1864 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned in "Sand & Stone ..."1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited4 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 128, 129.

Joseph Derrick 6565

M, #6565, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent & resistance and sentenced to 10 years on 6 August 1861 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6565 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 March 1869 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 February 1874 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Teresa on 2 March 1875.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Beyond Envy."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited26 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  2. [S384] Sue White, Beyond envy : the story of Thomas and Jane Drage, pg 30.

Charles Dale 6566

M, #6566, b. 1825, d. 26 October 1921

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Parents His parents were Richard Dale & Sarah Teel.1 
BirthHe was born in 1825. 
DeathHe died on 26 October 1921 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 170.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 10 December 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 31 December 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 31 December 1862. He had been collected from Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6566 on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 December 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 August 1870 at Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 5 years on 6 July 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10068 on 6 July 1872.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1875 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 January 1878 at Western Australia.5 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 101427/1921.
  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: 101427/1921.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65934362
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

George Perry Dimmack 6567

M, #6567, b. 1837
Name-Change George Perry Dimmack 6567 was also known as George Dimmock 6567. 

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BirthHe was born in 1837. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6567 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 September 1869 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned in "Explorations Eastward ..."1 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pgs 289, 316, 392, 513.

Thomas Davis 6568

M, #6568, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 14 October 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; seaman 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6568 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1869 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 January 1872 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10162 on 3 June 1875.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging & uttering a cheque and sentenced to 5 years on 3 June 1875 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2974285

Frederick Divine 6569

M, #6569, b. 1838, d. 17 June 1897
Name-Change Frederick Divine 6569 was also known as Frederick Devine 6569. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
DeathHe died on 17 June 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 18 June 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 March 1861 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a cablesmith 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6569 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 February 1870 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned in "Beyond Envy."4 

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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: 2032/1897.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S384] Sue White, Beyond envy : the story of Thomas and Jane Drage, pg 30.

Anthony Louis Defoe 6570

M, #6570, b. 1836, d. 22 January 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
DeathHe died on 22 January 1903 at Toodyay, Western Australia, died suddenly had been suffering from severe bronchitis and lung trouble.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 23 January 1903 at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 May 1861 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber and glazier on 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6570 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1891 at Western Australia

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Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2780/1903.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24853402
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

William Hutchinson Dickie 6571

M, #6571, b. 1826, d. October 1905

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Parents His parents were James Dickie & Elizabeth Cousins.1 
BirthHe was born in 1826. 
DeathHe died in October 1905 at Perth, Western Australia, died Old Men's Home aged 85.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 20 May 1861 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6571 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 May 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1869 at Western Australia

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Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2346/1905.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25527339
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2346/1905.

William Davidson 6572

M, #6572, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 10 September 1861 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6572 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 April 1873 at Western Australia

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Owen Duffy 6573

M, #6573, b. 1835, d. 20 February 1903
Name-Change Owen Duffy 6573 was also known as Owen Duffey 6573. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
DeathHe died on 20 February 1903 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 203.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 1860 at Aldershot, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman; soldier 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6573 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1866 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 October 1889 at Western Australia

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited27 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1874/1903.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24856310

Patrick Duffy 6574

M, #6574, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839. 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 2 January 1861 at Wellington Barracks, Madras, India
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; soldier on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6574 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 August 1871 at Western Australia

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Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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Thomas Eburne 6575

M, #6575, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Warwickshire, England
ConvictedConvicted of wounding and sentenced to life on 3 August 1861 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6575 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1869 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1874 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 8 November 1874. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited13 Nov 2023

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