Henry Payne 6701

M, #6701, b. 1818, d. 28 November 1862

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BirthHe was born in 1818. 
DeathHe died on 28 November 1862 at at sea died on voyage to Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1861 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 8 October 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 8 October 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a brewer on 8 October 1862. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the York leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 8 October 1862. He had been collected from Portland prison. He died on the journey. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6701 on 8 October 1862. 

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Citations

  1. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
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James Pearson 6702

M, #6702, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 13 July 1861 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a miner 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. 6702 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 January 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1869 at Western Australia
Bio Mentioned in "Bootenal and Beyond."1 
Research Can't find any sources for thie 1884 death date in CWA. 

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Citations

  1. [S102] Noel Sievewright, Bootenal and Beyond: Stories of the Auld, Bunter, Sievewright and other families in the Mid-West of WA, pg 93.

Daniel Pullinger 6703

M, #6703, b. 1835, d. 23 October 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
DeathHe died on 23 October 1872 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, liver disease and dropsy.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking & larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 4 March 1861 at Wakefield, 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 unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 6703 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 July 1870 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9995 on 5 October 1870.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & receiving and sentenced to 3 years on 5 October 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6351/1872.
  2. [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/…
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3751247

Neil Paton 6704

M, #6704, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing with intent and sentenced to 12 years on 7 March 1861 at York, Yorkshire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a cloth finisher 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. 6704 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 May 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 March 1874 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Otway on 25 December 1878.1 

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Citations

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

Alexander Pennycuick 6705

M, #6705, b. 1836
Name-Change Alexander Pennycuick 6705 was also known as Alexander Pennybrook 6705. 
Name-Change Alexander Pennycuick 6705 was also known as Alexander Pennycuke 6705. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Scotland
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 8 years on 18 April 1861 at Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Scotland
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a stocking maker 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6705 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 July 1867 at Western Australia

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William Pearson 6706

M, #6706, b. 1830, d. 6 April 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Canada
DeathHe died on 6 April 1903 at Wagin, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of murder (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 29 February 1860 at Meerut, India
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinetmaker; soldier Bengal Artillery 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. 6706 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 February 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 April 1872 at Western Australia

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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146655917
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1398/1903.

Joseph Parkinson 6707

M, #6707, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
ConvictedConvicted of cutting and wounding his corporal (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 10 August 1860 at Secunderabad, India
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith; 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. 6707 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1868 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 March 1874 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 September 1874 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Guam per Amur on 4 April 1879.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited18 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1879 pg 67.

Isaac Price 6708

M, #6708, b. 1841, d. 23 June 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1841. 
DeathHe died on 23 June 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia, drowned in boating accident.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 15 October 1860 at Dinapore, India
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker; soldier 5th Bengal European Infantry on 31 December 1862. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6708 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. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 January 1865 at Western Australia
AccompliceJames Boallen 6525
AccompliceHenry Bolton 6526
AccompliceRobert Kirk 6644
AccompliceTimothy Riley 6724
AccompliceJohn Wilson 6793
Bio His story is told in "Shades of the Past."4 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 Sep 2024

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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: 3552/1867.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043727432/view
  4. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 117.

James Elphinstone Roe 6709

M, #6709, b. 1818, d. 3 May 1897
Name-Change James Elphinstone Roe 6709 was also known as John Elphinstone 6709. 

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James E Roe 6709 (Photo: raysandi1)
Parents His parents were Thomas Roe & Catherine Elphinstone.1 
BirthHe was born in 1818 at Kirby on Bain, Lincolnshire, England.2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 18 October 1818 at Kirby on Bain, Lincolnshire, England.2 
MarrHe married Susannah Moore on 2 August 1843 at Redbourne, Lincolnshire, England.3 
DeathHe died on 3 May 1897 at Perth, Western Australia, chronic diarrhoea.4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 4 May 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6,7 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a money order and sentenced to 10 years on 19 August 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
OccupationRecorded as a clergyman on 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 9 children as at 31 December 1862. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6709 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 literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 May 1869 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1871 at Western Australia
Bio Referenced extensively in "The Brand on his Coat"

He has a Wikipedia entry James E Roe

His story is also partly told in a Masters Thesis paper by Sandra Potter which you can download Twelve White Collar Convicts - Masters Thesis

Mentioned in "The Bride Ships"

Mentioned in "Convict Teachers .."8,9,10 

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StoriesFamous Convicts Index
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited2 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1907/1897.
  2. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S296] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1907/1897.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252771641
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205745490/…
  8. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 301-21, 323.
  9. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pgs 179.
  10. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 27, 40, 60.

George Reid 6710

M, #6710, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of a mould for coining and sentenced to 15 years on 16 December 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 painter; clerk 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6710 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 February 1872 at Western Australia

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Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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John James Riley 6711

M, #6711, b. 1844, d. 1 August 1916

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Parents His parents were Joseph Riley & Mary Emma.1 
BirthHe was born in 1844. 
DeathHe died on 1 August 1916 at Gingin, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money and sentenced to 7 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 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6711 on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 April 1864 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 February 1882 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 3000003/1916.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26987236
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3000003/1916. Recorded as John James George Riley.

Henry Rowe 6712

M, #6712, b. 1823, d. 7 August 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1823. 
DeathHe died on 7 August 1889 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Chronic Debility.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 8 August 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1861 at Exeter, Devon, 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6712 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1865 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 January 1875 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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Citations

  1. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 399/1889.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84578641

Edward Roberts 6713

M, #6713, b. 1812, d. 10 March 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1812. 
DeathHe died on 10 March 1867 at York Depot Hospital, York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 March 1867 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to life on 5 December 1860 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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. 6713 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 December 1865 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited29 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: 3429/1867.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043727432/view
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

James Rose 6714

M, #6714, b. 1837, d. 4 April 1904

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BirthHe was born in 1837. 
DeathHe died on 4 April 1904 at Pinjarra, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 5 April 1904 at St Johns Churchyard, Pinjarra, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 4 March 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 groom 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. 6714 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 March 1866 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10025 on 5 April 1871.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 3 years on 5 April 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4,5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1873 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 May 1874 at Western Australia.3 
Bio He has a page in "St Johns Burials 1844-2000."1 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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Citations

  1. [S221] Burials, St John's Pinjarra Burials, pg 334.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25085612
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755230
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/111527118/…

William Rose 6715

M, #6715, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of firing 2 haystacks and sentenced to 15 years on 10 July 1861 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6715 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1866 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 January 1875 at Western Australia

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Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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Herbert Joseph Redding 6716

M, #6716, b. 1839, d. 6 December 1867
Name-Change Herbert Joseph Redding 6716 was also known as Herbert James Herbert 6716. 

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BirthHe was born in 1839. 
DeathHe died on 6 December 1867 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, water on chest.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 6 December 1867 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 8 March 1858 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 widower 1 child as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant 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. 6716 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1863 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 April 1864 at Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a keg of rum and sentenced to 3 years on 5 April 1866 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8768 on 5 April 1866.4 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
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: 3740/1867. Recorded as Herbert James Redding.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16201
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3751188/722051
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Abraham Rushion 6717

M, #6717, b. 1825, d. September 1890
Name-Change Abraham Rushion 6717 was also known as Abraham Rushton 6717. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Staffordshire, England
DeathHe died in September 1890 at Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 11 March 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a miner 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. 6717 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1864 at Western Australia. The attached images are from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/31.2
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 February 1869 at Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a dray & 3 horses and sentenced to 3 years on 7 April 1875 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10158 on 7 April 1875.4 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Chalgrove on 29 December 1882.5 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited2 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  2. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 106L (pdf pg 751).
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2973976
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1883 pg 7.

George Ratcliffe 6718

M, #6718, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Staffordshire, England
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 July 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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. 6718 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 October 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 November 1874 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 7 December 1874. 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 Nov 2023

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William Robinson 6719

M, #6719, b. 1828, d. 11 March 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
DeathHe died on 11 March 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 72.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 13 March 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1859 at Leeds, 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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 6719 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 July 1864 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1303/1896.
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Randall 6720

M, #6720, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1861 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 barber 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6720 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 January 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 October 1871 at Western Australia

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

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Joseph Reid 6721

M, #6721, b. 1830, d. 13 June 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
DeathHe died on 13 June 1865 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1861 at Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. 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 basketmaker 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. 6721 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1864 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited30 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2896/1865.
  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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039901840/view
  4. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 6
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 5
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Hugh Rogan 6722

M, #6722, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 23 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 type founder 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. 6722 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 February 1869 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Talbot on 19 October 1872.1 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 Nov 2023

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Citations

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

Thomas Rankin 6723

M, #6723, b. 1835, d. 3 January 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1835. 
DeathHe died on 3 January 1888 at Fremantle, Western Australia, committed suicide by taking strychnine.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 17 September 1861 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 31 December 1862. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a bookbinder 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. 6723 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 March 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 March 1869 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited28 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/66083226
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 9.

Timothy Riley 6724

M, #6724, b. 1837, d. 23 August 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1837. 
DeathHe died on 23 August 1900 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 174.1 
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. 6724 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 25 July 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 December 1871 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 February 1877 at Western Australia
AccompliceJames Boallen 6525
AccompliceHenry Bolton 6526
AccompliceRobert Kirk 6644
AccompliceIsaac Price 6708
AccompliceJohn Wilson 6793
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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 Sep 2024

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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: 1798/1900.

John Rankin 6725

M, #6725, b. 1838, d. 21 November 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
DeathHe died on 21 November 1881 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Sunstroke.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 22 November 1881 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 18 January 1861 at Secunderabad, India
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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. 6725 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1868 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1870 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1875 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11161/1881.