William Smith 6726

M, #6726, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 15 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 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6726 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 November 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 October 1868 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1871 at Western Australia

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Frederick Strugnell 6727

M, #6727, b. 1843, d. 5 July 1910

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BirthHe was born in 1843. 
DeathHe died on 5 July 1910 at Richmond, Victoria.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Boroondara General Cemetery, Kew, Victoria.3
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 8 July 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
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 Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6727 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 August 1873 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Citations

  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/227146459
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/191340058
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208257053/…

Alfred Simpson 6728

M, #6728, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
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 unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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. 6728 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 February 1872 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Mauritius per Rio on 18 April 1872. 
Research Determining his year of birth is a challenge. He is listed as 23, 32, 33 & 53 in different prison registers. 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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John Spaller 6729

M, #6729, b. 1842
Name-Change John Spaller 6729 was also known as John Speller 6729. 

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BirthHe was born in 1842 at USA
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years on 23 September 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 6729 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 June 1869 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Laughing Wave on 20 August 1870. 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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James Smith 6730

M, #6730, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844. 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 11 July 1861 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 31 December 1862. 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer 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. 6730 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1867 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 December 1871 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Adelaide on 4 September 1879.1 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

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Citations

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

Tylden Sinden 6731

M, #6731, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a lamb and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1858 at Canterbury, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 children 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. 6731 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 2 August 1864 at Western Australia

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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John Sanders 6732

M, #6732, b. 1844
Name-Change John Sanders 6732 was also known as John Saunders 6732. 

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BirthHe was born in 1844. 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1861 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 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. 6732 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1865 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1876 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10224 on 2 January 1878.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 5 years on 2 January 1878 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 CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 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/2978557

William Smith 6733

M, #6733, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
ConvictedConvicted of making counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 8 April 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6733 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 February 1869 at Western Australia

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
Last Edited5 Nov 2023

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George Spencer 6734

M, #6734, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 20 July 1861 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child; Applied for family to come as assisted migrants as at 31 December 1862.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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. 6734 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 August 1871 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for Hong Kong per Kate Tatham on 15 May 1878.3 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited1 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054396753/view
  2. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397510/view
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Saville 6735

M, #6735, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 21 February 1859 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 weaver 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. 6735 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1865 at Western Australia

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

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John Smith 6736

M, #6736, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 April 1861 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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. 6736 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 December 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1870 at Western Australia

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Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 Nov 2023

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George Smith 6737

M, #6737, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 5 years on 1 July 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 labourer; tailor 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. 6737 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1867 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 November 1871 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Alexandra on 2 March 1872.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

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

John Swash 6738

M, #6738, b. 1838, d. 28 May 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
DeathHe died on 28 May 1905 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia, died suddenly aged 62.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Jarrahdale Cemetery, Jarrahdale, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1861 at Norwich, Norfolk, 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 weaver; engraver 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. 6738 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 July 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 October 1869 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
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: 1344/1905.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66083226
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41755638/john-swash

George Strickland 6739

M, #6739, b. 1829, d. 22 December 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
DeathHe died on 22 December 1891 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 18 October 1859 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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; 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. 6739 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1866 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 February 1889 at Western Australia
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10419 on 18 February 1889.4 
ConvictedConvicted of unnatural offence upon a boy and sentenced to 10 years on 3 October 1889 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 858/1891.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3029274
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1891 pg 214.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66931408

Samuel Smart 6740

M, #6740, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1861 at Taunton, 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 shoemaker 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. 6740 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 December 1868 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1871 at Western Australia

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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James Small 6741

M, #6741, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1861 at Taunton, 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 mason 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. 6741 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 June 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 December 1868 at Western Australia
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Lily on 26 March 1878.1 

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited1 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 66.

William Squire 6742

M, #6742, b. 1828, d. 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
DeathHe died in 1893 at Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1861 at Taunton, 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 farm labourer 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. 6742 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 October 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1871 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 184/1893. Recorded as William Squires.

George Saunders 6743

M, #6743, b. 1834, d. 1 May 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1834. 
DeathHe died on 1 May 1869 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, constitutional syphilis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of a child and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1861 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 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. 6743 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1865 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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: 4281/1869.
  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/…

Michael Spain 6744

M, #6744, b. 1836, d. 2 November 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
DeathHe died on 2 November 1866 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of absent without leave & violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 13 January 1860 at Malta
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 baker; 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 Portland prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6744 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 July 1864 at Western Australia
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of mania on 6 March 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 01.04.1866.4 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3348/1866.
  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-2043249546/view
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view

James Thomas 6745

M, #6745, b. 1830, d. 21 October 1866
Name-Change James Thomas 6745 was also known as Patrick Bowling 6745. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
DeathHe died on 21 October 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, abscess and tetanus.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 28 January 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 fitter; lapidary 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. 6745 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1865 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited19 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: 3328/1866.
  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/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view

Patrick Talbot 6746

M, #6746, b. 1837, d. 17 June 1918

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Parents His father was John Talbot.1 
BirthHe was born in 1837. 
DeathHe died on 17 June 1918 at Northampton, Western Australia, body found near Kirton's mine aged 86.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 June 1918 at Northampton Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of cutting & wounding and sentenced to 12 years on 16 March 1861 at Derby, Derbyshire, England
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. 6746 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1865 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 September 1870 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited30 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 5000007/1918.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5000007/1918.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=15084

Thomas Turner 6747

M, #6747, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844. 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks of straw and sentenced to 8 years on 17 July 1861 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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. 6747 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 March 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1867 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited23 Nov 2023

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William Turnock 6748

M, #6748, b. 1816, d. circa 9 June 1871
Name-Change William Turnock 6748 was also known as William Turncock 6748. 

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BirthHe was born in 1816. 
DeathHe died circa 9 June 1871 at Perth, Western Australia.1 
BurialHe was buried on 9 June 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 21 May 1860 at Salford, Lancashire, 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 Portsmouth prison. 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6748 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1863 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 June 1865 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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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5005/1871.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William Thompson 6749

M, #6749, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 1 August 1861 at Manchester, 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 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. 6749 on 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1864 at Western Australia
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1866 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1868 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 Nov 2023

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Thomas Titterington 6750

M, #6750, b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909
Name-Change Thomas Titterington 6750 was also known as Thomas Tithrington 6750. 

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Parents His parents were Henry Tithrington & Ann Bailey.1 
BirthHe was born in 1839. 
DeathHe died on 23 May 1909 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 249.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1861 at Lancaster, 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 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. 6750 on 31 December 1862. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 31 December 1862. 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1866 at Western Australia
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 June 1872 at Western Australia

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ConvictsYork Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600064/1909.
  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: 1600064/1909. Recorded as Thomas Tithrington.