George Knapton 71761

M, #7176, b. 1822, d. May 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Dorset, England.1 
DeathHe died in May 1884 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1862 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7176 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12471/1884.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/71999684

Daniel Keyte 71771

M, #7177, b. 1836, d. 20 November 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1897 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 23 November 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 14 December 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pumpmaker on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7177 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2271/1897.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

James Keenan 71781

M, #7178, b. 1832, d. 15 June 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 15 June 1887 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 25 April 1862 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7178 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 24 April 1870 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10149 on 7 January 1875.6 
ConvictedConvicted of indecent assault on a child and sentenced to 9 years on 7 January 1875 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited7 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 388/1887.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Colonial Prisoners For Nos 10133 - 10602, 1874 - 1902 (F2) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2973562

John Kermode 71791

M, #7179, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 15 November 1861 at Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7179 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIsle of Man (7)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited21 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.

William Laidler 71801

M, #7180, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of blackmail and sentenced to life on 8 April 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7180 on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Mauritius per La Reine Blanche on 28 January 1865.1 
AccompliceJohn Jones 7156

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesExtortion
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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 Linch 71811

M, #7181, b. 1819, d. 17 June 1886
Name-Change John Linch 7181 was also known as John Lynch 7181.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 17 June 1886 at Chidlow Well, Western Australia, suicide by taking strychnine.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 23 September 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coachman on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7181 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited21 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 102.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13983/1886. Recorded as John Lynch.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76212400
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Langham 71821

M, #7182, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 7 April 1862 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 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7182 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Assam on 2 December 1876.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "Rica's Stories."3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 141, 144-5.

William Linch 71831

M, #7183, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 8 years on 10 March 1862 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ostler; bricklayer on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7183 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

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

Lot Ivenson Leather 71841

M, #7184, b. 1839, d. 21 May 1909

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Parents His parents were John Ivenson Leather & Maria Storker.2 
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 21 May 1909 at Yarloop, Western Australia, cardiac syncope accelerated by carcinoma.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was single as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cotton spinner on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7184 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned several times in "Mundaring ...7 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited15 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6600077/1909.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600077/1909.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210751036
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87146004
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213599964/…
  7. [S138] Ian Elliott, Mundaring A History of the Shire, "pgs 42, 101, 102, 105, 106.

Michael Lyons 71851

M, #7185, b. 1839
Name-Change Michael Lyons 7185 was also known as Michael Lions 7185. 

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 3 October 1861 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863. Married Mary Minogue 17.12.1868 Australind.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a warehouseman on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7185 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Batavia per Agnes on 8 March 1877.1,3 
Bio He is mentioned several times in "The Bride Ships.4 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited6 Dec 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: 2854/1868.
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 66.
  4. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pgs 170, 172, 175.

William Lucas 71861

M, #7186, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 3 February 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7186 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Colombo per Catherine on 30 December 1869.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Love 71871

M, #7187, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 30 July 1861 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; glassblower on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7187 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Alexandra on 19 October 1871.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Dominick Lenaghan 71881

M, #7188, b. 1842, d. 9 November 1903
Name-Change Dominick Lenaghan 7188 was also known as Dominick Lenachan 7188.1 

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Parents His parents were James Lenachan & Mary Feeney.2 
BirthHe was born in 1842 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 9 November 1903 at Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC CB 48.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 16 December 1861 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863. Married Esther Grealey 12.3.1870 Fremantle.1,5 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7188 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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, Death Reg: 2363/1903.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2363/1903. Recorded as Dominic Lenachan.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3070/1870. Recorded as Dominic Lenachan.

Frederick Lewin 71891

M, #7189, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination & stiking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 11 December 1860 at Rawalpindi, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7189 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited22 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 Miller 71901

M, #7190, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1862 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wine and spirit dealer on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7190 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

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

Joseph Mills 71911

M, #7191, b. 1824, d. 25 March 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 25 March 1877 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, general paralysis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1861 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener; labourer on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7191 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in September 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 08.09.1868.5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1877 pg 49.
  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: 9243/1877.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

Charles Morrell 71921

M, #7192, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 3 December 1861 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7192 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 June 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Colombo per Macquarie on 12 May 1878.1,2 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited15 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.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1878 pg 114.

John Meopham 71931

M, #7193, b. 1842, d. 18 March 1865
Name-Change John Meopham 7193 was also known as John Mepham 7193. 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 July 1861 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith; labourer on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7193 on 29 May 1863.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 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.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2779/1865.

William Miles 71941

M, #7194, b. 1820, d. circa 27 July 1899
Name-Change William Miles 7194 was also known as William Warden Miles 7194.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died circa 27 July 1899 at Broome, Western Australia, died around 27.07.1899 at sea off Broome en-route to India.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years on 8 August 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman; quarryman on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7194 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1863 at Western Australia.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 March 1865 at Western Australia.2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 7 August 1867 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1867 at Western Australia.2 
AccompliceCharles Edward Seymour 5613
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

His story is also told in "Shades of the Past."3 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited6 Dec 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 150-157.

James McCann 71951

M, #7195, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 1 August 1861 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a calico printer on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7195 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

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

James McGiveran 71961

M, #7196, b. 1834
Name-Change James McGiveran 7196 was also known as James Hindley 7196.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 1 August 1861 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a confectioner on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7196 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 31 July 1868 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Belle on 26 September 1877.1,3 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited15 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.
  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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 172.

Charles Mooney 71971

M, #7197, b. 1830, d. 31 May 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 31 May 1872 at Hay River, Albany, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 7 years on 23 October 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith; joiner on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7197 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 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: 6253/1872.
  3. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Thomas McGlynn 71981

M, #7198, b. 1806, d. 13 August 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1806.1 
DeathHe died on 13 August 1866 at York, Western Australia, murdered near York.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 20 March 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a asphalt maker on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7198 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043248911/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/69384168

James Montague 71991

M, #7199, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 4 November 1861 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; carpenter on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7199 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Lutchken on 7 December 1876.1,2 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 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.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 12.

James McLaren 72001

M, #7200, b. 1825, d. 14 October 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 14 October 1869 at Perth, Western Australia, hanged for murder.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 15 October 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 3 February 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 29 May 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clyde arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 29 May 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7200 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipClyde Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
DeathExecuted in WA
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited27 Dec 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4404/1869.
  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/66031606
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…