George Williams 73021

M, #7302, b. 1828
Name-Change George Williams 7302 was also known as Henry Nicholson.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 18 February 1861 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7302 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions on 17 December 1865 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 27.01.1866.2 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in August 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 02.10.1867.3 

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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-2043242487/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043713593/view

Henry Woffen 73031

M, #7303, b. 1816, d. 2 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 2 April 1868 at Toodyay Depot, Toodyay, Western Australia, dysentery.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 9 January 1862 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, 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 widower as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 7303 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1865 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3942/1868.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William White 73041

M, #7304, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1862 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 brickmaker 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. 7304 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Caroline Hutchings on 3 July 1873.1 

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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.

Reuben Wheeler 73051

M, #7305, b. 1835, d. 5 June 1913

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 5 June 1913 at Albany Hospital, Albany, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1861 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 fell monger 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. 7305 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has a typo in the TOL date. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82044136
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5400030/1913. Recorded as Rueben Wheeler.
  4. [S281] Albany Hospital Admission Records 1900-1921, online familysearch.og, Image 107 No. 305
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232744232/…

William Willetts 73061

M, #7306, b. 1827, d. 28 May 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 28 May 1898 at Albany, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 30 December 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 gun 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7306 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 29 December 1868 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong death place. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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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: 2387/1898.
  3. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 17
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231406815/…
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Ware 73071

M, #7307, b. 1824, d. 14 January 1881
Name-Change Henry Ware 7307 was also known as Henry Turner 7307. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 14 January 1881 at York, Western Australia, committed suicide.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 17 March 1862 at Newington, Surrey, 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 bricklayer; lapidary 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7307 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 July 1872 at Western Australia.1,5 
AccompliceHenry Mount 8080
Bio Mentioned in "Sand & Stone .."6 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10820/1881. Recorded as Henry Turner.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148584322
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1881 pg 15.
  6. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 189.

Edward Wale 73081

M, #7308, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 12 December 1861 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 brick moulder 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. 7308 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 17 January 1874.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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.

Samuel Williams 73091

M, #7309, b. 1838, d. 16 October 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 16 October 1884 at Debry, Western Australia, found dead; died of thirst.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 9 December 1861 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 1 child as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse farrier 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. 7309 on 29 May 1863.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 8 December 1868 at Western Australia.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10132 on 20 March 1874.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 20 March 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 
Bio He is mentioned in "The People of Perth."8 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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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: 12922/1884.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76216563
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 213.
  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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3752452
  8. [S351] C.T. Stannage, The People of Perth: A Sociial History of Western Australia's Capital, pg 99.

John Walker 73101

M, #7310, b. 1833, d. 22 May 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 22 May 1871 at Convict Depot, Champion Bay, Western Australia, general debility.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 8 July 1858 at Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 married 3 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engineer; baker 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7310 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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: 5000/1871.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16269

William Wynn 73111

M, #7311, b. 1837, d. 12 July 1905
Name-Change William Wynn 7311 was also known as William Johnson 7311.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 12 July 1905 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC FC 32.2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 1862 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 29 May 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason 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. 7311 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 4 March 1872 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 October 1873 at Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years on 21 April 1892 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10441 on 21 April 1892.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 September 1895 at Western Australia.7 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 5 July 1897 at Western Australia.7 
Bio He is mentioned in "Petticoat Pioneers."8 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2144/1905. Recorded as William Wynne.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33073184
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  8. [S382] Anne Jeffreys, Petticoat Pioneers - 19th Century Women of Irwin, pg 36.

Peter Wood 73121

M, #7312, b. 1838
Name-Change Peter Wood 7312 was also known as Peter Woods 7312.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 2 April 1862 at Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 dyer; groom 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. 7312 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Thomas Webster 73131

M, #7313, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 15 years on 3 October 1859 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 butcher 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. 7313 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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.

James Wilson 73141

M, #7314, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assaulting a superior officer & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 28 June 1860 at Aldershot, Hampshire, 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; soldier on 29 May 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 29 May 1863. 
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. 7314 on 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand & Stone .."2 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 263.

Thomas Wilson 73151

M, #7315, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of escaping from confinement & violence (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 19 January 1861 at Agra, India. 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 groom; soldier Bengal Artillery 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. 7315 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 April 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited13 Sep 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.

Henry Wells Young 73161

M, #7316, b. 1828, d. 21 July 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 21 July 1873 at Fremantle, Western Australia, taking an overdose of chlorodyne while in unsound mind.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a power of attorney and sentenced to 20 years on 27 January 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.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 solicitor's clerk 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. 7316 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told in "Shades of the Past."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6704/1873.
  4. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 144-149.

Amos Young 73171

M, #7317, b. 1832, d. 7 May 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 7 May 1878 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, aged 44.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to life on 27 March 1852 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 nailer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7317 on 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 18 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
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 1878 pg 81.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9697/1878.

William Yates 73181

M, #7318, b. 1838, d. 6 May 1889

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Parents His parents were Charles Yates & Susanna.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838 at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 5 June 1838 at St Mary, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England.2 
MarrHe married Sarah Warren on 7 August 1876 at Upper Swan, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 6 May 1889 at Chittering, Western Australia, killed when cart overturned.4,5,6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England.7 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Marchington Woodlands, Staffordshire, England.8 
ConvictedConvicted of administering poison for grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 7 years on 14 December 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 29 May 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7318 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 Chatham prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 29 May 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited26 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. [S332] Staffordshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1900, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4171/1876.
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1889 pg 80.
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260515575
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Young 73191

M, #7319, b. 1833, d. 1 December 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 1 December 1884 at Perth, Western Australia, apoplexy.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 2 December 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 16 April 1862 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 smith and farrier 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7319 on 29 May 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipClyde Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12927/1884.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76214908
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…