Alexander Hutchinson 6626

M, #6626, b. 1817, d. 21 February 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1817. 
DeathHe died on 21 February 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 22 February 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder of his wife and sentenced to life on 25 April 1861 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a brewer and maltster 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. 6626 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 January 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 September 1873 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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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: 1819/1897.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Edward Hall 6627

M, #6627, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837. 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 3 October 1860 at Wellington Barracks, Madras, India
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a watchmaker; 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6627 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 September 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 February 1867 at Western Australia

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited14 Nov 2023

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Thomas Jones 6628

M, #6628, b. 1821, d. 30 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1821. 
DeathHe died on 30 April 1868 at Bunbury, Western Australia, killed by a kick from a horse.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of coin moulds and sentenced to 15 years on 8 April 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6628 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1866 at Western Australia
AccompliceCharles Wright 6762

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view

Joseph Jones 6629

M, #6629, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831. 
ConvictedConvicted of making counterfeit coin and sentenced to 12 years on 8 April 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 6629 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 June 1873 at Western Australia

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
Last Edited22 Nov 2023

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William Janes 6630

M, #6630, b. 1838, d. 18 January 1909
Name-Change William Janes 6630 was also known as William James 6630. 

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William Janes 6630 (Photo: Aust Last Convicts SROWA 4173/2)
BirthHe was born in 1838 at Greenwich, London, England
DeathHe died on 18 January 1909 at Ravensthorpe Hospital, Ravensthorpe, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 19 August 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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 Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6630 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1864 at Western Australia
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited31 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 34.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5200002/1909. Recorded as William Janes.

George Jackson 6631

M, #6631, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery from the person and sentenced to 12 years on 2 July 1861 at Carlisle, Cumbria, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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. 6631 on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 June 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 July 1870 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Bungaree and ordered to leave Victoria within 7 days. on 27 September 1870. 
AccompliceJames Anderson 6502
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.1

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited31 Jul 2024

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  1. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

James James 6632

M, #6632, b. 1833, d. 11 October 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
DeathHe died on 11 October 1882 at Pingelly, Western Australia, found dead in bush neat Staunton Springs.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 9 August 1851 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 stonecutter 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. 6632 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 March 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 December 1863 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11611/1882.
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148585337
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1882 pg 15.

Robert Jones 6633

M, #6633, b. 1830, d. 22 November 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
DeathHe died on 22 November 1871 at Busselton, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 December 1861 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
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 sawyer 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. 6633 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 March 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 November 1869 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited29 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6026/1871.

John Jones 6634

M, #6634, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821. 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking & felony and sentenced to 6 years on 7 December 1860 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 carter 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. 6634 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 July 1865 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Mary Ann on 7 July 1871. 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited14 Nov 2023

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John Jackson 6635

M, #6635, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 12 years on 21 March 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England
OccupationRecorded as a moulder on 31 December 1862. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6635 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. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 April 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 December 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1874 at Western Australia
AccompliceRichard Corbridge 6538
AccompliceRoger Haydock 6614
AccompliceWilliam Mawdesley 6665
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited28 Jul 2024

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Thomas Jackson 6636

M, #6636, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 8 years on 21 March 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 labourer 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. 6636 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 June 1867 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 June 1870 at Western Australia

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited24 Nov 2023

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Joseph Jameson 6637

M, #6637, b. 1834
Name-Change Joseph Jameson 6637 was also known as Joseph Jamieson 6637. 

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1858 at Leeds, 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 Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6637 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 December 1864 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10216 on 3 October 1877.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from a dwelling house and sentenced to 7 years on 3 October 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited19 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/106306139
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2978206

Edward Kinkin 6638

M, #6638, b. 1843, d. 16 March 1927
Name-Change Edward Kinkin 6638 was also known as Edward Kinkin Montague 6638. 

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Parents His parents were Charles Henry Montague & Jane.1 
BirthHe was born in 1843. 
DeathHe died on 16 March 1927 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG LA 477.5,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 28 January 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter 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. 6638 on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1868 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 March 1869 at Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of aiding & abetting a larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 18 May 1870 at Albany, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9982 on 18 May 1870.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 August 1875 at Western Australia.7 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 May 1881 at Western Australia.7 

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West AustAlbany Related
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited5 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100355/1927.
  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: 100355/1927. Recorded as Edward Kinkin Montague.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32018584
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213622531/…
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

John Kane 6639

M, #6639, b. 1836, d. 14 May 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
DeathHe died on 14 May 1869 at Dongara, Western Australia, influenza.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 10 August 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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; 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 Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6639 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 October 1865 at Western Australia

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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/…

Frederick Keys 6640

M, #6640, b. 1833
Name-Change Frederick Keys 6640 was also known as Frederick Fardell 6640. 

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 6 years on 9 April 1860 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a tinsmith 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. 6640 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 October 1864 at Western Australia

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

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William Kitsall 6641

M, #6641, b. 1829, d. 1904
Name-Change William Kitsall 6641 was also known as William Kitsell 6641. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
DeathHe died in 1904 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 4 years on 2 July 1861 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
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 nailor 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. 6641 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 October 1864 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1171/1904. Recorded as William Kitsell.

John Knapp 6642

M, #6642, b. 1835, d. 29 December 1890
Name-Change John Knapp 6642 was also known as James Knapp 6642. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
DeathHe died on 29 December 1890 at Fremantle, Western Australia, found dead in a well at Moores farm on Lower Canning Road.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 4 July 1861 at Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, 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 married 1 child 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6642 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 July 1871 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3139561
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1891 pg 3.

Thomas Kerr 6643

M, #6643, b. 1840, d. 8 October 1886
Name-Change Thomas Kerr 6643 was also known as Thomas Marshall Kerr 6643. 

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
DeathHe died on 8 October 1886 at Perth, Western Australia.1 
BurialHe was buried circa 9 October 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 22 April 1861 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously. 
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 printer 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. 6643 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1867 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 September 1867 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1869 at Western Australia

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited16 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14217/1886.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207566842/…

Robert Kirk 6644

M, #6644, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 15 October 1860 at Dinapore, India
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6644 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. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 5th Bengal European Infantry on 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 July 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 September 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 December 1874 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 13 January 1875. 
AccompliceJames Boallen 6525
AccompliceHenry Bolton 6526
AccompliceIsaac Price 6708
AccompliceTimothy Riley 6724
AccompliceJohn Wilson 6793
Bio He has an entry in the Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 Sep 2024

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John Leonard 6645

M, #6645, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 19 August 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 6645 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 September 1871 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited4 Nov 2023

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Samuel Lees 6646

M, #6646, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 27 March 1852 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 stonemason; cotton spinner 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. 6646 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 May 1864 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Frank Lawrence 6647

M, #6647, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 2 April 1861 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a mariner 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. 6647 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 April 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 December 1868 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Callao per Monarch on 25 January 1869.1 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited22 Nov 2023

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Citations

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

Michael Leary 6648

M, #6648, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 8 years on 2 April 1861 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a mariner 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. 6648 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 April 1867 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 January 1870 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 12 February 1873. 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited16 Nov 2023

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John Lee 6649

M, #6649, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822. 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1861 at Kirkdale, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6649 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 September 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 February 1869 at Western Australia
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited25 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 298.

Henry Lewingston 6650

M, #6650, b. 1834
Name-Change Henry Lewingston 6650 was also known as Henry Livingstone 6650. 

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 2 December 1861 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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. 6650 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 September 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 July 1868 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 Nov 2023

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