William Parker 69511

M, #6951, b. 1836
Name-Change William Parker 6951 was also known as William Parke 6951.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 7 August 1857 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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; soldier 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. 6951 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 July 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
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.

William Redfern 69521

M, #6952, b. 1823, d. June 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died in June 1885 at York, Western Australia, found 20 June 1885 drowned in the Avon River. Last seen on 11 June.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of a coin mould and sentenced to 10 years 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 married as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tallow chandler 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. 6952 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 18 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand & Stone .."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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 1885 pg 106.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148586889
  4. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 206.

John Reardon 69531

M, #6953, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 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. 6953 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 28 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per City of Melbourne on 6 March 1873.1,2 
AccompliceJames Mackness 5928

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

James Robinson 69541

M, #6954, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of coining and sentenced to 10 years on 12 December 1857 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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. 6954 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 20 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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 Riley 69551

M, #6955, b. 1827, d. 5 November 1897
Name-Change Thomas Riley 6955 was also known as Thomas Reilly 6955.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 5 November 1897 at Kojonup, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years 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 stonemason 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. 6955 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 27 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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 1897 pg 350.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3187687
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1392/1897.

William Read 69561

M, #6956, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of making counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1857 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a upholsterer 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. 6956 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 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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.

David Robertson 69571

M, #6957, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Ayrshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 30 September 1857 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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. 6957 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 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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.

Timothy Ryan 69581

M, #6958, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 23 March 1855 at Tipperary, County Tipperary, 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 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. 6958 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 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
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.

Michael Ryan 69591

M, #6959, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 21 July 1855 at Tipperary, County Tipperary, 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. 6959 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 18 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Violent CrimeMurder
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.

Robert Summers 69601

M, #6960, b. 1814
Name-Variation Robert Summers 6960 was also known as Robert Summons 6960.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 12 March 1858 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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. 6960 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 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9957 on 6 October 1869.2 
ConvictedConvicted of attemptong to commit beastiality and sentenced to 10 years on 6 October 1869 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1875 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 October 1879 at Western Australia.2 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [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/3751625

William Saville 69611

M, #6961, b. 1813

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 20 September 1858 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 5 children as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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. 6961 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

Samuel Smith 69621

M, #6962, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1858 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 brickmaker 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. 6962 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 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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 Stevenson 69631

M, #6963, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 24 August 1857 at Salford, 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 clerk 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. 6963 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 24 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

John Smith 69641

M, #6964, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 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 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. 6964 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 21 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

James Smith 69651

M, #6965, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 11 August 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 painter 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. 6965 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 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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 Sparrow 69661

M, #6966, b. 1827, d. 20 May 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 May 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1857 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 labourer 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. 6966 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 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1677/1899.

William Snow 69671

M, #6967, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1858 at Westminster, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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. 6967 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 5 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

James Slater 69681

M, #6968, b. 1833, d. 18 October 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 18 October 1894 at Carnamah, Western Australia, fell off train and run over by wheels; aged about 70.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 14 July 1857 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 clerk 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. 6968 on 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 July 1881 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand & Stone .."4 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited14 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 1894 pg 195.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76470871
  4. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 278.

Job Salter 69691

M, #6969, b. 1837, d. 24 December 1922

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Family LinkJob Salter 6969 and William Salter 6970 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1837 at Hampshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 24 December 1922 at Potts Point, New South Wales.2 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1857 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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. 6969 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 14 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Pera on 17 July 1875.1,3 
AccompliceWilliam Salter 6970

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
Last Edited30 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/105917488
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Salter 69701

M, #6970, b. 1832

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Family LinkWilliam Salter 6970 and Job Salter 6969 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1857 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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. 6970 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 1 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Pera on 17 July 1875.1 
AccompliceJob Salter 6969

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesHighway Robbery
Last Edited30 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.

Edward Smith 69711

M, #6971, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of carnel knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1858 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hatter 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. 6971 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 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited7 Oct 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.

William Simcox 69721

M, #6972, b. 1820, d. 19 January 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 19 January 1888 at Dongara, Western Australia, inflammation of the bowel.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 moulder 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. 6972 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 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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: 63/1888.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14613

James Scott 69731

M, #6973, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.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 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. 6973 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 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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.

George Sparrow 69741

M, #6974, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 5 August 1857 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking & larceny and sentenced to 4 year extension on 11 November 1859 at Hamilton, Bermuda. He had been convicted previously.2 
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. 6974 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 February 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Bombay by escaping on the Vortigern on 25 March 1865.3,4,5 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S5] Australian Convict Transportation Registers – Other Fleets & Ships, 1791-1868, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728075871/findingaid#nla-obj-728081452, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1435232841/view
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3748773
  5. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002

John Smith 69751

M, #6975, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
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 unmarried as at 14 February 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 14 February 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, woman left arm 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. 6975 on 14 February 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 26 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsMerchantman Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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.