Walter Harding 74511

M, #7451, b. 1838, d. 7 April 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 7 April 1898 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Dysentery.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 9 April 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 16 July 1861 at Lucknow, India.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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7451 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIndia (136)
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1882/1898.

John Jones 74521

M, #7452, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 3 December 1861 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 shoemaker 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. 7452 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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.

Abraham Mosie Josephson 74531

M, #7453, b. 1829, d. 13 December 1907

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Abraham Josephson 7453 (Photo: Freotopia.org)
BirthHe was born in 1829 at Kiev, Ukraine.1 
DeathHe died on 13 December 1907 at Hastings, Sussex, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of foreign money moulds for coin and sentenced to 6 years on 7 April 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; jeweller on 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7453 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceAbraham Rosenberg 7519
AccompliceChlom Reichberg 7520
AccompliceHoifman Weber 7578
Bio His story is told in "Shades of the Past".

The Western Ancestor Articles "Another Russian Forger" Part 1 and Part 2 are about him

He is mentioned in "Russian Bank Forgers in WA"

He is also mention in "Hebrew, Israelite, Jew"

He is also mentioned in "Exploration Eastwards ..."

He also has an entry in Freotopia

Josephson Street in Fremantle is named after him.3,4,5,6,7,8 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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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. [S222] British Newspapers Archive, online britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk, Jewish World - Friday 20 December 1907 pg 3 Col 1 2/3 down
    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004301/…
  3. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 181-200.
  4. [S243] "Russian Bank Forgers in WA."
  5. [S244] "Another Russian Forger."
  6. [S245] "Another Russian Forger Part 2."
  7. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 13,23,251.
  8. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 288.

William Jones 74541

M, #7454, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1861 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 engine fitter 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. 7454 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited11 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.

Robert Jones 74551

M, #7455, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 23 May 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 labourer; tailor 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. 7455 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 22 January 1877.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 66.

John Jaggs 74561

M, #7456, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 8 July 1862 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 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. 7456 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

John Jones 74571

M, #7457, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 11 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 french polisher 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. 7457 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 January 1882 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited13 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 Jefferies 74581

M, #7458, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 6 years on 26 March 1862 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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. 7458 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 16 April 1871.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

William Jones 74591

M, #7459, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 April 1862 at Manchester, 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 cook 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. 7459 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Madras per Hastings on 14 March 1874.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited13 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 Jackson 74601

M, #7460, b. 1835, d. 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died in 1895 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 1 July 1862 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, 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 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. 7460 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1144/1895.

Thomas Jones 74611

M, #7461, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 26 May 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 factory hand 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. 7461 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Robert Quin ..."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited8 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. [S218] Rod Quin, Robert Quin : a Western Australian Story, 49-50, 61,63.

George Johnstone 74621

M, #7462, b. 1840, d. 18 December 1895
Name-Change George Johnstone 7462 was also known as George Johnson 7462.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 18 December 1895 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 December 1895 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 21 years on 30 May 1861 at Allahabad, India.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. 7462 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has a typo in the death date. 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 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: 1671/1895. Recorded as George Johnson.
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Jones 74631

M, #7463, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 7 March 1862 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 farmer 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. 7463 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

William Jones 74641

M, #7464, b. 1834, d. 24 February 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 24 February 1866 at Pinjarra, Western Australia, sunstroke on journey to Pinjarra.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 25 February 1866 at St Johns Churchyard, Pinjarra, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 12 years on 22 March 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 unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker 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. 7464 on 28 December 1863.1 
Bio He has a page in "St Johns Burials 1844-2000."4 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited13 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-2043249546/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. [S221] Burials, St John's Pinjarra Burials, pg 212.

John Jinks 74651

M, #7465, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of drunk & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 31 May 1862 at Bermuda.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 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. 7465 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited13 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 Jones 74661

M, #7466, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to his officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 4 March 1861 at Walmer, Kent, 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; 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7466 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.S. per Occident on 15 November 1878.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1878 pg 205.

Thomas Jones 74671

M, #7467, b. 1833, d. 29 September 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 29 September 1867 at Bunbury, Western Australia, drowned in a ditch when intoxicated.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of gross insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 30 October 1861 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar. 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 brickmaker; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 28 December 1863.6 
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. 7467 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedGibraltar (24)
Military CrimeOther Military
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-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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3674/1867.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69386245
  6. [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/…

William Jones 74681

M, #7468, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 12 July 1862 at York, Yorkshire, 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 carpenter 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. 7468 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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 Kirkham 74691

M, #7469, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing fixtures and sentenced to 6 years on 17 October 1860 at Preston, 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 weaver 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. 7469 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 28 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited14 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 Kelly 74701

M, #7470, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 23 May 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7470 on 28 December 1863.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions on 12 February 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 15.03.1866.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in June 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 17.06.1868.3 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

William Knight 74711

M, #7471, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 21 July 1862 at Newington, Surrey, 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 carpenter 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. 7471 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Talbot on 19 October 1872.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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/…

John Kenny 74721

M, #7472, b. 1834, d. 9 May 1894
Name-Change John Kenny 7472 was also known as Thomas Kenny 7472. 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 9 May 1894 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Bronchitis.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 10 May 1894 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of advising soldiers to desert (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 27 May 1861 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ostler; 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. 7472 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited14 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66246674

Charles Lyon 74731

M, #7473, b. 1815, d. June 1889
Name-Change Charles Lyon 7473 was also known as Charles Lyons 7473.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died in June 1889 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 72.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 26 June 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously shooting with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 15 August 1846 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 19494 (Tas) on 17 February 1847 at Hobart, Tasmania.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 October 1856 at Tasmania.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 December 1857 at Tasmania.5 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 3 December 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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. 7473 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson

His story is told at Harvey History Online.6

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Eastern States Convict
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited20 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 303/1889.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812833562/view
  5. [S147] Tasmania Libraries Archives, online unknown url, https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-84/…
  6. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

David Liston 74741

M, #7474, b. 1822, d. 23 September 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 23 September 1889 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, morbus cordis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 20 March 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a musician 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. 7474 on 28 December 1863.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia with occasional attacks of mania on 29 October 1864 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum abt Jan 1865.4 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dogged and sulky on 29 October 1864 at Fremantle, Western Australia.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 February 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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 1889 pg 155.
  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-2039850285/view
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039711795/view

Frank Leonard 74751

M, #7475, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 23 June 1862 at Manchester, 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 labourer; clogger 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. 7475 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited14 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.