James Byrne 73511

M, #7351, b. 1839
Name-Change James Byrne 7351 was also known as James Burns 7351.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 4 December 1861 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: 2 letters D left side on 28 December 1863.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7351 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Jan 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, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Baker 73521

M, #7352, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 1 July 1862 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7352 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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 Bower 73531

M, #7353, b. 1826, d. 19 October 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 19 October 1895 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 80.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 20 October 1895 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 7 years on 7 March 1860 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7353 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Jan 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: 1310/1895.
  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/4547851
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

James Bailey 73541

M, #7354, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 25 March 1854 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7354 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited7 Jan 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 Bridges 73551

M, #7355, b. 1832, d. 29 August 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 29 August 1867 at Busselton, Western Australia, drowned in ditch.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 3 July 1860 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7355 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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: 3642/1867. Recorded as Thomas Breages.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239277967/…

Robert Bateman 73561

M, #7356, b. 1835, d. 24 October 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 24 October 1886 at Greenough, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 24 October 1886 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 14 December 1861 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a silk weaver on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7356 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited4 Jan 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: 14358/1886.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=20499

Henry Penny Bennet 73571

M, #7357, b. 1829
Name-Change Henry Penny Bennet 7357 was also known as Henry Penny Bennett 7357.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 21 July 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7357 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily Smith on 10 October 1876.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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/…

Charles Betty 73581

M, #7358, b. 1828, d. 24 March 1869
Name-Change Charles Betty 7358 was also known as Charles Bettie 7358.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 24 March 1869 at Albany Convict Hospital, Albany, Western Australia, pneumonia.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 7 August 1862 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7358 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in "Aborigines of the Albany Region ..."7 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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: 4170/1869. Recorded as Charles Bettie.
  4. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 6
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200844117/charles-betty
  7. [S192] Neville Green, Aborigines of the Albany Region 1821-1898 - Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australia Volume VI.

Alfred Blunt 73591

M, #7359, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining goods under false pretences and sentenced to 6 years on 7 April 1862 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; draper on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7359 on 28 December 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 12 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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.

James Bodin 73601

M, #7360, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Worcestershire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1862 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7360 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Jan 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.

James Boddy 73611

M, #7361, b. 1838, d. 27 December 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 27 December 1897 at York, Western Australia, paralysis aged 60.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 December 1897 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 6 March 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7361 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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: 2788/1897.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

John Bates 73621

M, #7362, b. 1834, d. 6 November 1867
Name-Change John Bates 7362 was also known as John Bend 7362.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 6 November 1867 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, died at the Convict Depot of delirium tremens.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 1 July 1862 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter; glazier on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7362 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Jan 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043726210/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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16198

Thomas Barret 73631

M, #7363, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & assault and sentenced to 10 years on 11 September 1860 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7363 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Young Phoenix on 14 January 1875.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault
Last Edited16 Mar 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 Byrne 73641

M, #7364, b. 1834, d. 27 May 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 27 May 1883 at Lockeville, Vasse, Western Australia, body found floating in Vasse estuary on 27 May near Lockville.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of killing a sergeant (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 14 December 1860 at Rangoon, Burma.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7364 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Last Edited16 Mar 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 1883 pg 97.
  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: 11825/1883. Recorded as James Burns.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2988893

William Brown 73651

M, #7365, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of kicking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 13 April 1861 at Allahabad, India. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Letter D left side on 28 December 1863.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7365 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Last Edited15 Jan 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, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Ball 73661

M, #7366, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 16 April 1861 at Barbados. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a silk twister; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Letter D left side on 28 December 1863.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7366 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Last Edited7 Jan 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, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Brown 73671

M, #7367, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1862 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7367 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Research The death date in CWA looks to be an error. 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited4 Jan 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.

Alfred Corder 73681

M, #7368, b. 1833, d. 27 July 1911

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 27 July 1911 at Claremont, Western Australia, aged 77.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 88.3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing sheds and sentenced to 15 years on 2 December 1858 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7368 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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: 1600122/1911.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

James Cox 73691

M, #7369, b. 1838, d. 24 May 1907
Name-Change James Cox 7369 was also known as James Benson 7369.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 24 May 1907 at Geraldton, Western Australia, buried as James Benson.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 May 1907 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 6 years on 14 March 1862 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7369 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited3 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, Reg: 2900033/1907. Recorded as James Benson.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=17914

James Cunningham 73701

M, #7370, b. 1839
Name-Change James Cunningham 7370 was also known as Joseph Cunningham 7370.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 27 December 1861 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a riveter on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7370 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited7 Jan 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 Clark 73711

M, #7371, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 6 years on 24 July 1861 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7371 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited7 Jan 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 Collier 73721

M, #7372, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 21 March 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer; painter and glazier on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7372 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1,2 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited25 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3753514
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Edward Connor 73731

M, #7373, b. 1837, d. 6 April 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 6 April 1888 at Perth, Western Australia, arsenic poisoning known as 'Rough on Rats.1,2,3,4,5
BurialHe was buried on 8 April 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Grave No. 108.6,7
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 7 August 1861 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 chn as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7373 on 28 December 1863.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited16 Mar 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 1888 pg 70.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 214/1888.
  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/256525825
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190446381/edward-connor

Charles Clifford 73741

M, #7374, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 14 April 1862 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a barber on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7374 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Waratah on 22 March 1888.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited4 Jan 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 1888 pg 62.

Charles Curry 73751

M, #7375, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 17 February 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7375 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 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 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Chrysolite on 2 August 1873.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Jan 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/…