Robert Baker 68261

M, #6826, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1858 at Leicester, Leicestershire, 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 groom 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. 6826 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 25 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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.

Thomas Fuller Bacon 68271

M, #6827, b. 1824, d. 16 July 1869
Name-Change Thomas Fuller Bacon 6827 was also known as Thomas Fuller 6827.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 16 July 1869 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, disease of the kidney; bladder and urinary passage.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted poisoning and sentenced to life on 22 July 1857 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 9 children 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. 6827 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited13 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. [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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4331/1869. Recorded as Thos Fuller Bacon.

Henry Black 68281

M, #6828, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 22 July 1857 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863. Married Mary McDonough 05.1873 Perth.1,2 
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. 6828 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited8 May 2024

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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: 3591/1873.

Henry Barnes 68291

M, #6829, b. 1830, d. 16 May 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 16 May 1869 at Toodyay Depot, Toodyay, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1857 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales.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. 
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. 6829 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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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited13 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4244/1869.

Henry Bevor 68301

M, #6830, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 18 July 1857 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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; coalminer 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. 6830 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 30 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database 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.

James Brooks 68311

M, #6831, b. 1833, d. 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died in 1870 at Guildford, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery and sentenced to life on 29 November 1856 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
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. 6831 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 12 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBuggery
Last Edited13 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: 4477/1870.

Charles Brown 68321

M, #6832, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 18 July 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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. 6832 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited13 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.

Richard Broome 68331

M, #6833, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 18 July 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 collier 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. 6833 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 1 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Assam on 21 March 1878.1,2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited13 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Barlow 68341

M, #6834, b. 1840, d. December 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died in December 1883 at Roebourne, Western Australia, died from injuries sustained while well sinking.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a mare and sentenced to 10 years on 26 October 1857 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stoker 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. 6834 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 31 July 1865 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12210/1883.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2990022

James Brown 68351

M, #6835, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 6 October 1857 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 6835 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited13 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 Brown 68361

M, #6836, b. 1829, d. 26 January 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 26 January 1876 at Yandanooka, Irwin, Western Australia, died in the bush.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 25 July 1854 at Tyrone, County Tyrone, Ireland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jockey 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. 6836 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 8 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8180 on 7 December 1864.3 
ConvictedConvicted of attempting to steal a watch and sentenced to 3 years on 7 December 1864 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Research CWA has a typo in his convict no. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14492
  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/66013238

Michael Breen 68371

M, #6837, b. 1830, d. 17 December 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 17 December 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 67.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 December 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 27 February 1855 at Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland.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 miner 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. 6837 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 8 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited13 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: 1751/1896.
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William Boyce 68381

M, #6838, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 21 July 1855 at County Down, Ireland.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. 6838 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 14 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited13 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.

Joseph Collins 68391

M, #6839, b. 1814

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Family LinkJoseph Collins 6839 and Thomas Collins 5816 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bookbinder on 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 6839 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 5 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Collins 5816

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FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Aug 2024

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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.

Martin Conolly 68401

M, #6840, b. 1811, d. 20 October 1878
Name-Change Martin Conolly 6840 was also known as Martin Connolly 6840.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
DeathHe died on 20 October 1878 at Beverley, Western Australia, found dead in the bush near Beverley in October or November.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coins and sentenced to 10 years on 25 October 1858 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
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. 6840 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 3 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Westralian Voices."5 
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9889/1878.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148240189
  5. [S91] Marian Aveling, Westralian Voices, pg 37.

James Coleman 68411

M, #6841, b. 1839, d. 15 September 1922

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 15 September 1922 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG RC 233.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 11 March 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 
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. 6841 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database 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.
  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: 101112/1922.

Richard Cooper 68421

M, #6842, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Oxfordshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to life on 20 July 1858 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.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. 6842 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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.

Thomas Cloudley 68431

M, #6843, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1858 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children 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. 6843 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 28 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database 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.

Peter Cosgrove 68441

M, #6844, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 July 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 baker 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. 6844 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 19 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

James Clarke 68451

M, #6845, b. 1827
Name-Change James Clarke 6845 was also known as James Clark 6845.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 18 July 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a key smith 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. 6845 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 15 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Georgina on 7 March 1877.1,2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 66.

Austin Callaghan 68461

M, #6846, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of counterfeiting coin and sentenced to 10 years on 26 July 1858 at Ipswich, Suffolk, 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. 6846 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 13 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited13 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.

George Coyne 68471

M, #6847, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 30 December 1857 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 screw forger 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. 6847 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 22 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10128 on 9 January 1874.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a case of brandy and sentenced to 3 years on 9 January 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 July 1876 at Western Australia.2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
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. [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/114441704

John Campbell 68481

M, #6848, b. 1838, d. 13 August 1886
Name-Change John Campbell 6848 was also known as James Campbell 6848.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 13 August 1886 at Busselton, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 21 years on 11 January 1858 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; stonecutter 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. 6848 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has wrong death date. 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault
Last Edited13 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/76214157
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1886 pg 148.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14161/1886. Recorded as James Campbell.

Robert Cooley 68491

M, #6849, b. 1835
Name-Change Robert Cooley 6849 was also known as Robert Cowley 6849.1 

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Robert Cooley 6849 (Photo: SA Prison Registers)
BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 31 May 1858 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 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. 6849 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 7 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 5 years on 8 November 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10085 on 8 November 1872.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1876 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 September 1878 at Western Australia.3 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Excelsior on 28 May 1880.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen peoperty and sentenced to 4 years on 3 April 1883 at Adelaide, South Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3748831
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S122] SA Prison Registers, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Coyle 68501

M, #6850, b. 1827, d. 5 December 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 5 December 1871 at York Depot Hospital, York, Western Australia, abscess and tetanus.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 6 October 1857 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 6850 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited13 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: 6059/1871.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…