Henry Atwell 68071

M, #6807, b. 1831, d. 29 August 1908

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Henry Atwell 6807 (Photo: sdgrant_1)
Parents His father was John Atwell & Mary.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1831 at Bromley, Middlesex, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 11 December 1831 at St Leonard St Mary, Bromley, Middlesex, England, His parents were John Atwell & Mary.3 
MarrHe married Elizabeth Ann Clarke on 6 June 1853 at St Paul, Hammersmith, Middlesex, England. Daughter of William Clarke.4 
MarrHe married Sarah Phoebe Pusey in 1872 at Perth, Western Australia.5 
DeathHe died on 29 August 1908 at Fremantle, Western Australia.6,7 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON A 222.8,9 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Bromley, Middlesex, England.10 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged papers and sentenced to life on 27 October 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 14 February 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6807 on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some details about Henry and his family at Atwell House
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2700238/1908.
  3. [S305] London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S306] London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3430/1872.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256682947
  7. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700238/1908.
  8. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182040832/henry-atwell
  9. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  10. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Charles George Allen 68081

M, #6808, b. 1835
Name-Change Charles George Allen 6808 was also known as George Charles Allen 6808.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 8 August 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6808 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Violent CrimeWounding
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Allanson 68091

M, #6809, b. 1826, d. 27 February 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 27 February 1863 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, disease of spine.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 10 December 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6809 on 14 February 1863.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2192/1863.

William Atack 68101

M, #6810, b. 1833, d. September 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died in September 1900 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1857 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cloth dresser on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6810 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au.

William Ainsley 68111

M, #6811, b. 1818, d. 15 April 1863
Name-Change William Ainsley 6811 was also known as William Williams 6811.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died on 15 April 1863 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, dysentery.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1857 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker on 14 February 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, cupped marks on body on 14 February 1863. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6811 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited11 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042052415/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Stephen Allen 68121

M, #6812, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1858 at Beverley, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6812 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10064 on 3 July 1872.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a warehouse and sentenced to 4 years on 3 July 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1875 at Western Australia.2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 3 July 1876 at Western Australia.2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256611068

Alexander Anderson 68131

M, #6813, b. 1812, d. 3 January 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 3 January 1879 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of incest and sentenced to life on 5 October 1858 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6813 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeIncest
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1879 pg 6.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9998/1879.

James Allan 68141

M, #6814, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 4 May 1858 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6814 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Richard Allsop 68151

M, #6815, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 22 July 1857 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 25 years on 10 May 1859 at Hamilton, Bermuda. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6815 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 May 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta per Largo Bay on 7 December 1878.1,3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Last Edited2 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 22.

John Bolyne 68161

M, #6816, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 26 October 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter; shipwright on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6816 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

George Barrow 68171

M, #6817, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged papers and sentenced to 15 years on 10 May 1858 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stationer on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6817 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Mauritius per Annie Brown on 16 September 1870.1 
AccompliceGeorge Hammond 5741
Bio He has a section in an article by J.K Hitchcock entitled "Some Notable Convicts" see the link to trove in the citation.

He is also featured here Fremantle Stuff.2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256644006#.                              

George Brelsford 68181

M, #6818, b. 1828, d. 4 May 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 4 May 1884 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 May 1884 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of abuse of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to life on 1 August 1857 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6818 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "To The Golden Land ..."4 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12446/1884.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19091
  4. [S169] Peter J Bridge, To The Golden Land Exploration to the Eastward 1869-1896, pgs 63, 74, 610.

John Bickle 68191

M, #6819, b. 1830, d. circa 17 March 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died circa 17 March 1909 at Gingin, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 24 July 1858 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 February 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 14 February 1863. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6819 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 July 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited2 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S41] Ozburials, online www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/waus.htm.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3000003/1909. Recorded as John Bickell.

William Burnsides 68201

M, #6820, b. 1835
Name-Change William Burnsides 6820 was also known as William Burnside 6820. 
Name-Change William Burnsides 6820 was also known as William Alderson 6820.1 

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William Burnsides 6820 (Photo: SROWA 4173/2)
BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 21 July 1857 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6820 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10049 on 4 January 1872.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1876 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 9 December 1887 at Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting at with intent and sentenced to 8 years on 3 July 1895 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10479 on 3 July 1895.3 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 11 January 1901 at Western Australia.3 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Ron Forsyth. It is also published in "Shades of the Past"

He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5,6,7
Research CWA has him dying in 1896 but he was still alive in 1900. 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/111525675
  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/157528610
  5. [S72] Ron Forsyth,Victoria Park, WA.
  6. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 7.
  7. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 120-131.

James Byford 68211

M, #6821, b. 1824, d. 26 June 1909

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Parents His parents were William Byford & Mary Southcott.2 
BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 26 June 1909 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 112.3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 23 February 1858 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6821 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money from the person and sentenced to 5 years on 4 September 1878 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10246 on 4 September 1878.6 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 Nov 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600087/1909.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600087/1909.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65954761
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Alfred Bartlett 68221

M, #6822, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with violence and sentenced to life on 5 August 1857 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6822 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Isaac Burgess 68231

M, #6823, b. 1817, d. 8 March 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 8 March 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 9 March 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1857 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6823 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
Last Edited11 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 133/1887.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Samuel Baker 68241

M, #6824, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 23 July 1857 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a publican on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6824 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited2 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Bain 68251

M, #6825, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter; shipwright on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 February 1863. He had been collected from Bermuda prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6825 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in "They Kept This State Afloat."2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 12.