Michael Carpenter 68511

M, #6851, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 2 July 1857 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 23 May 1861 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. 6851 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 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 13 July 1873.1 

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Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

James Campbell 68521

M, #6852, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & theft (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1857 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater; soldier 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. 6852 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 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.2

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Patrick Cullen 68531

M, #6853, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 17 July 1855 at Meath, County Meath, Ireland. 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. 6853 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 2 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England via Calcutta per Amyone on 23 January 1867.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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.

Henry Davies 68541

M, #6854, b. 1833
Name-Change Henry Davies 6854 was also known as Henry Davis 6854.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 17 December 1857 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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. 6854 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 June 1881 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Colombo per Star Queen on 9 November 1881.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1882 pg 16.

William Davis 68551

M, #6855, b. 1836, d. 17 August 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 17 August 1886 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hay stack and sentenced to 15 years on 23 July 1857 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 servant 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. 6855 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1886 pg 143.
  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: 14109/1886.

James Davis 68561

M, #6856, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1857 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller 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. 6856 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 2 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Alexandra on 12 January 1871.1,2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left 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/…

James Duthoit 68571

M, #6857, b. 1816, d. 17 September 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 17 September 1875 at Greenough, Western Australia, fatty degeneration of the heart; intemperance; old age.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & beating and sentenced to life on 10 July 1858 at York, Yorkshire, England.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 stuff presser 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. 6857 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1871 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8621/1875.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65963558
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John James Douglas 68581

M, #6858, b. 1829
Name-Change John James Douglas 6858 was also known as James Douglas 6858. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 1 October 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a dealer 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. 6858 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 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Port Pirie from Vasse per Day Dawn on 6 March 1885.1,2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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 1885 pg 44.

Thomas Duffy 68591

M, #6859, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 6 June 1855 at Ferozepore, India.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. 6859 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 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeMurder
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.

Robert Eustone 68601

M, #6860, b. 1837, d. 23 November 1862
Name-Change Robert Eustone 6860 was also known as Robert Enstone 6860.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 23 November 1862 at at sea, Boaz Island, Bermuda.1 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 October 1862.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 October 1862.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 October 1862.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman leaving from London, London, England, on 12 October 1862. He had been collected from Bermuda prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6860 on 12 October 1862.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBuggery
Last Edited18 Feb 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.

John Edwards 68611

M, #6861, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 February 1858 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 plumber 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. 6861 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 29 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Charles Eades 68621

M, #6862, b. 1840, d. 26 March 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 26 March 1867 at at sea, Western Australia, drowned when the Lass of Geraldton sank between Bunbury and Fremantle.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1858 at Guildford, Surrey, 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. 6862 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 24 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in Tree 13A of "Nyungar Tradition."3 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 Jul 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110069320
  3. [S193] Lois Tilbrook, Nyungar Tradition, pg 163.

Thomas Earp 68631

M, #6863, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of found in a dwelling at night 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 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. 6863 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 23 August 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.

George Edwards 68641

M, #6864, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 29 March 1858 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 scalebeam finisher 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. 6864 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 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong TOL date. 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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.

Thomas Ellam 68651

M, #6865, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 19 October 1858 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 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. 6865 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 May 1871 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.

Samuel Elliott 68661

M, #6866, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of hosebreaking & stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 22 October 1857 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
ConvictedConvicted of cutting & wounding and sentenced to 7 years on 23 May 1861 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 seaman 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. 6866 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Thomas Fawn 68671

M, #6867, b. 1824, d. 24 March 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 24 March 1886 at Perth, Western Australia, cirrhosis; hepatitis and debility.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 26 March 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 14 December 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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. 6867 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 29 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited1 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: 13849/1886.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Alfred Fletcher 68681

M, #6868, b. 1833, d. 3 April 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 3 April 1885 at Busselton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 November 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 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. 6868 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 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10186 on 17 May 1876.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 17 May 1876 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited6 Apr 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: 13146/1885.
  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/2976027

Peter Fraser 68691

M, #6869, b. 1813, d. 19 May 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1878 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 13 July 1857 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 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 married 4 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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. 6869 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1869 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.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1878 pg 85.

James Fannin 68701

M, #6870, b. 1832, d. 14 April 1871
Name-Change James Fannin 6870 was also known as James Fanning 6870.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 14 April 1871 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, hanged for a criminal assault on a young girl named Mary Dawes on the Albany Road in 1870.1 
BurialHe was buried circa 15 April 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 15 July 1853 at Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 stonecutter 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. 6870 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 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Details of his crime and execution are in "Legal Executions."3 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
DeathExecuted in WA
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 21.

John Fahey 68711

M, #6871, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 10 March 1855 at Sligo, County Sligo, 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. 6871 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 13 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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.

Frederick Greaves 68721

M, #6872, b. 1838, d. 19 April 1918
Name-Change Frederick Greaves 6872 was also known as Frederick Graves 6872. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 19 April 1918 at Sydney, New South Wales, died Rookwood Asylum aged 81.1 
BurialHe was buried at Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood, New South Wales.2
ConvictedConvicted of threatening to accuse a person of an infamous crime and sentenced to life on 17 August 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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. Married Barbara Dixon.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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. 6872 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony 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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190003642/…

William Goff 68731

M, #6873, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 17 August 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber on 14 February 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 6873 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1,2 
AccompliceWilliam Jones 6899
AccompliceHenry Liversage 6910
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3753514
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

David Gibson 68741

M, #6874, b. 1825, d. 19 May 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1897 at Neots, Huntingdonshire, England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 7 July 1857 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 4 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. 6874 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Franklin on 6 March 1884.1,3 
Bio He has an entry in "They Kept This State Afloat."4 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited6 Apr 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. [S261] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar 1858-19, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 95.

William Glann 68751

M, #6875, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 5 December 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 bricklayer 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. 6875 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 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria with wife on 20 March 1868.1 

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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.