Isaac Cresswell 73761

M, #7376, b. 1825, d. 21 June 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 21 June 1880 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 15 October 1860 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 1 child as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner 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. 7376 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 105.
  3. [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/…
  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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10542/1880.

James Clarke 73771

M, #7377, b. 1842
Name-Change James Clarke 7377 was also known as Joseph Clarke 7377. 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 6 years on 24 March 1862 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 bookbinder 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. 7377 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10008 on 4 January 1871.2 
ConvictedConvicted of setting fire to a stck of hay and sentenced to 8 years on 4 January 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 December 1875 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 November 1884 at Western Australia.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10356 on 7 January 1885.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 7 January 1885 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited2 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256629646
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76207727

James Cawthra 73781

M, #7378, b. 1837, d. 10 April 1885
Name-Change James Cawthra 7378 was also known as James Crawthra 7378.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 April 1885 at Albany, Western Australia, aged 45 a shepherd.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 23 May 1859 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 iron moulder 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. 7378 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 4 October 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10038 on 4 October 1871.8 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1873 at Western Australia.8 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 November 1874 at Western Australia.8 

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West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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: 13109/1885.
  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. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 13
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 12
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227518213/james-cawthra
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3751436
  8. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

David Cameron 73791

M, #7379, b. 1843, d. 23 December 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1843 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 23 December 1870 at Guildford, Western Australia, kicked by horse.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 19 May 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 book printer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7379 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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: 4828/1870.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3753604

John Cunningham 73801

M, #7380, b. 1836, d. 23 May 1882
Name-Change John Cunningham 7380 was also known as James Cunningham 7380. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 23 May 1882 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 19 May 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 7380 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of ibeing an mbecile in November 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 21.12.1868.4 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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 1882 pg 88.
  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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

John Conway 73811

M, #7381, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of threatening language to a commanding officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 3 October 1857 at Malta. 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 blacksmith; soldier 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7381 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
Military CrimeOther Military
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.

George Curtis 73821

M, #7382, b. 1838, d. 20 October 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 20 October 1864 at Middle Swan, Western Australia, heart disease; aged 26; died at the racecourse of his master Wm Harris.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 4 June 1861 at Cannanore, India. 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; 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7382 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039766054/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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2636/1864.

Patrick Coffee 73831

M, #7383, b. 1836, d. 12 October 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 12 October 1869 at Wanneroo Road, Western Australia, killed by a cart falling on him.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 13 October 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of drunk & violent towards an officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 21 June 1861 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.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; 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. 7383 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeOther Military
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, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Dingley 73841

M, #7384, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 12 May 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a liner draper 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. 7384 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 December 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Otway on 8 April 1880.1,2 
Research CWA has the wrong date for leaving WA for SA. 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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/…

Thomas Dunn 73851

M, #7385, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 8 years on 2 August 1862 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7385 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Chrysolite on 2 August 1873.1,2 
AccompliceJohn Bell 7623
AccomplicePeter O'Neil 7505

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited8 Oct 2024

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Citations

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

Samuel Dagworthy 73861

M, #7386, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 8 years on 8 March 1862 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 7386 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Port de Galle per Geelong on 18 October 1870.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
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/…

George Davis 73871

M, #7387, b. 1844
Name-Change George Davis 7387 was also known as George Davies 7387.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 15 July 1862 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7387 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao per Queen of India on 6 February 1870.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited5 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/…

Owen Daley 73881

M, #7388, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 7 years on 15 February 1862 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7388 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Fitzroy on 29 January 1870.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited8 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.

John Douglas 73891

M, #7389, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 17 February 1862 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 painter 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. 7389 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 May 1868 at Western Australia.2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited12 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph Dean 73901

M, #7390, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 6 years on 20 March 1862 at Liverpool, 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 cattle dealer 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. 7390 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited8 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 Davis 73911

M, #7391, b. 1842, d. 2 November 1928
Name-Change William Davis 7391 was also known as William Davies 7391. 
Name-Change William Davis 7391 was also known as Crabby Davis 7391.1 
Name-Change William Davis 7391 was also known as Charles William Davis 7391. 

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William Davis 7391 (Photo: Gallop Family)
Parents His father was Richard Davis & Elizabeth.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1842 at Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 18 September 1842 at Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent, England, His parents were Richard Davis & Elizabeth.3 
MarrHe married Annie Norris on 29 September 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. Daughter of John Norris.4,5
DeathHe died on 2 November 1928 at Geraldton, Western Australia.6,7,8,9 
BurialHe was buried on 6 November 1928 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.7,10 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent, England.11 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Gravesend, Kent, England. His occupation was shown as sailor.12 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 17 March 1862 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7391 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 Chatham prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Fame His descendant, Geoffrey Gallop, was Premier of Western Australia. See Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia

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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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2900076/1928.
  3. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3161/1870. Recorded as William Davies.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67160455
  7. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5614
  8. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900076/1928.
  9. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67160906
  10. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205464800/william-davis
  11. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  12. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Devine 73921

M, #7392, b. 1822, d. 26 November 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1887 at Beverley, Western Australia, died from fall causes by 2 blows one to the eye and one to the breast.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 23 April 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 cutler 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7392 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Brand on his Coat."6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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 1887 pg 221.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 709/1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66079726
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3115256
  6. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 211.

George Davis 73931

M, #7393, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 6 March 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 miner 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. 7393 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited5 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.

George Dean 73941

M, #7394, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 6 years on 10 March 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a potter 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7394 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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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 Davies 73951

M, #7395, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 14 July 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7395 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited9 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.

Henry Dredge 73961

M, #7396, b. 1832, d. 3 May 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 3 May 1865 at Perth, Western Australia, killed by falling bank of clay.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 4 May 1865 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1862 at Devizes, Wiltshire, 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. 7396 on 28 December 1863.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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Last Edited9 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, 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: 2847/1865.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Theophilus Dunn 73971

M, #7397, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged notes and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1859 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 engineer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7397 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited5 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.

Henry Dickerson 73981

M, #7398, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 12 years on 16 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 butcher 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. 7398 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Ellen Browse on 12 May 1874.1,2 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Davidson 73991

M, #7399, b. 1831, d. 8 May 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 8 May 1864 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia,
fever.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of embezzlement & forgery and sentenced to 8 years on 14 July 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 land bailiff 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. 7399 on 28 December 1863.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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. [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: 2484/1864.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039732798/view

John Doherty 74001

M, #7400, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination & striking an officer (court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 20 February 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 
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. 7400 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited9 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.