Arthur Bristow 511
M, #51, b. 10 December 1819, d. 13 November 1873
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| Convicted | Convicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1848 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3; black hair; dark hazel eyes; oval visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 51 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a carpenter working for Convict Establishment at the wage of 5s per diem without rations.1,4 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing planks and sentenced to 6 months hard labour on 2 October 1857 at Fremantle, Western Australia.5 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is courtesy of Joanne Hyland
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."6,7 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6814/1873.
- [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…, Page No 21.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Holders Reconvicted in Qtr ending 31.12.1857 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044096226/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 35.
John Davis 521
M, #52, b. 5 November 1818, d. 23 December 1874
| Name-Variation | John Davis 52 was also known as John Davies 52.1 |
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1848 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7; light brown hair; blue eyes; oval visage; fair; fresh complexion; middling stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a engineer; mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 52 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Swan district as a mason working for Mr. Dewar at the wage of £27 per annum.1,4 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Employed as a TOL mason by Mr Dewar in 1851 - "On The Swan" pg 166
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.5,6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8249/1874.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S60] Michael J. Bourke, On The Swan A History of the Swan District Western Australia, pg 166.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
James Cox 531
M, #53, b. 1810, d. 14 July 1878
| Name-Variation | James Cox 53 was also known as Scotty 53.1 |
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing watch and sentenced to 15 years on 19 October 1847 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4; dark brown hair; blue eyes; oval visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 53 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a farm labourer working for Mr. Kirwan at the wage of £2 per month.1,5 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6,7 |
Found in These Indexes
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1410/1859.
- [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9768/1878.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 60.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Esau Wetherall 541
M, #54, b. 1820, d. 12 January 1889
| Name-Variation | Esau Wetherall 54 was also known as Esau Wetherell 54.1 |
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| Parents | His parents were James & Mary Wetherall.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 1820 at Somerset, England.1,3 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1,4 |
| Marr | He married Mary Mellaly in 1857 at Toodyay, Western Australia.5 |
| Marr | He married Caroline Wells nee Minnor on 3 May 1864 at Perth, Western Australia. Daughter of Richard Minnor.6,2 |
| Death | He died on 12 January 1889 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,7 |
| Burial | He was buried on 13 January 1889 at Nardie Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.8 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Kingstone, Somerset, England. His occupation was shown as ag labourer.3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 31 March 1847 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 3 1/2; light brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 54 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a mason working for A. Lawrence at the wage of £2 per month.1,9 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Eau Wetherall is referenced on pg 237-8 of "A Brand on His Coat".
He has a section in "From the Avon to the Irwin"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.10,11,12 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, Catholic Marriages: Western Australia. Marriage Records 1849–1870
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036289495/view
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1015/1857. Recorded as Esau Whetherall.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2139/1864.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 25/1889.
- [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 237-8.
- [S381] Anne Jeffreys, From the Avon to the Irwin - A Story of Two Valleys, pg 67-68.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Hart 551
M, #55, b. circa 1826
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| Birth | He was born circa 1826.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 17 March 1848 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4 3/4; brown hair; blue eyes; oval visage; fresh; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 55 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a labourer working for Mr. Dyson at the wage of 30s per month.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.3,4 |
Found in These Indexes
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Citations
- [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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 108.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Luke Jeffry 561
M, #56, b. 1828, d. 20 March 1883
| Name-Variation | Luke Jeffry 56 was also known as Luke Jeffery 56.1 |
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| Parents | His parents were John Jeffery & Sarah.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 1828 at Ditton Wood, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 22 June 1828 at Ditton Wood, Cambridgeshire, England.2 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Marr | He married Jane Drake (nee Dyer) in 1864 at Fremantle, Western Australia.3 |
| Death | He died on 20 March 1883 at Bibra Lake, Western Australia, 20 March 1883; Bibra Lake; died from self-inflicted shot gun wound.1,4,5 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.6 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing money and sentenced to 15 years on 17 March 1848 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 56 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8; dark brown hair; hazel eyes; oval visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Frementle district as a labourer working for Mr. Yelverton at the wage of 25s per week.1,7 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached story by Anne haylock and another by Joanne Hyland
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."8,9,10 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2086/1864.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1883 pg 54.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11705/1883.
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S39] Anne Haylock,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 124.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Allan Lancaster 571
M, #57, b. 1813, d. 3 November 1892
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of breaking out of jail and stealing fowls and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1848 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 10 1/2; brown hair; dark brown eyes; long visage; dark complexion; slight appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; servant; ex soldier on 1 June 1850.1,5 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 57 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Wellington district as a house servant working for George Eliot, Esq. at the wage of £18 per annum. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/31.6,7 |
| Convicted | Convicted of Using threatening & obscene language to police and sentenced to 3 months hard labour on 19 October 1857 at Bunbury, Western Australia.8 |
| Census_1859York | He appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of L J Bayly.9 |
| Expired | His sentence expired on 4 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.10,11 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S190] British Army Service Records, online findmypast.com.au, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 902/1892.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S129] Millbank Prison Register, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812962321/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, pg 12L (pdf pg 525).
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Holders Reconvicted in Qtr ending 31.12.1857 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044096226/view
- [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 137.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Samuel Diggle 581
M, #58, b. 1809, d. 15 February 1886
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| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1847 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4 1/2; brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fresh; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 58 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a mason working for A. Lawrence at the wage of 50s per month.1,5 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365960/view
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13824/1886.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Charles Hurrell Pye 591
M, #59, b. 4 October 1821, d. 15 February 1887
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| Parents | His parents were Charles Pye & Sarah Narral.2,3 |
| Birth | He was born on 4 October 1821 at Rayleigh, Essex, England.1,4,2 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 31 March 1822 at Rayleigh, Essex, England.2 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1853.5,6 |
| Marr | He married Catherine Buckley in 1853 at Toodyay, Western Australia.7 |
| Marr | He married Catherine Buckley on 22 January 1855 at Toodyay, Western Australia. Daughter of William & Ellen Buckley. 2nd ceremony in a Catholic Church.3 |
| Death | He died on 15 February 1887 at Dunedin, New Zealand, Left WA 1866 with family; Charles died 15 Feb 1887 Dunedin NZ.1 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Rayleigh, Essex, England.4 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1847 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5; brown hair; light hazel eyes; sharp visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 59 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Toodyay district as a mason working for W. Chidlow at the wage of 30s per month.1,8 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Referenced briefly on pg 46 of "Northam An Avon Valley History"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.9,10 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S277] Baptism Register; Service of Church: Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Incumbent; Rayleigh, Holy Trinity; Parish Records;1813-1854, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, Catholic Marriages: Western Australia. Marriage Records 1849–1870
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 669 (frame 470) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 400603/1854.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S61] Donald S Garden, Northam An Avon Valley History, pg 46.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Wilson 601
M, #60, b. 1809, d. 24 August 1853
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| |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Islington, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as porter.5 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 29 February 1848 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 11; fair hair; blue eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sawyer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 60 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a sawyer working for Rt. Rev. Dr. Serra at the wage of £3 per month.1,6 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.7 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365960/view
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 362 (frame 383) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037073983/view
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Alexander Thomas 611
M, #61, b. 1827, d. 7 November 1894
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| Parents | His parents were Morgan Thomas & Joanna.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 1827 at Whitchurch, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 2 September 1827 at Whitchurch, Glamorganshire, Wales.2 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Son of Morgan Thomas.1 |
| Marr | He married Louisa Caporn on 10 August 1854 at Preston Point, Western Australia.3,4  |
| Death | He died on 7 November 1894 at Nullagine, Western Australia.1,5 |
| Burial | He was buried at Nullagine Cemetery, Nullagine, Western Australia.6 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Union Workhouse, Cardiff St Johns, Glamorganshire, Wales. His occupation was shown as pauper.7 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1848 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a turner; boatman on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 9 1/4; light brown hair; hazel eyes; sharp visage; fair; tanned complexion; stout middling appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 61 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a woodcutter working for Mr. Curtis at the wage of 30s per month.1,8 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Probate | His estate was probated on 20 January 1896 at Perth, Western Australia.9 |
| Bio | See attached story compliments of Bevan Carter
Alexander Thomas is also referenced on pg 234 of "A Brand on his Coat".
He is mentioned in "The Caporns"
He has an entry in "More Lonely Graves .."10,11,12,13 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S271] Glamorganshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1570-1994, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 738/1854.
- [S15] Marriage Certificate.
- [S10] Death Certificate, WA Reg 82/1895 District No. 50.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214732741/…
- [S103] 1841 England Census, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7W4-ZVY
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8961-1TJZ
- [S29] Bevan Carter,Bassendean, WA.
- [S46] Descendants, The Caporns, pgs 259-260.
- [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 234.
- [S405] Yvonne & Kevin Coate, More Lonely Graves of Western Australia, pg 380.
James Osborne 621
M, #62, b. 16 May 1827, d. 15 September 1891
| Name-Variation | James Osborne 62 was also known as James Osboine 62.1 |
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| Birth | He was born on 16 May 1827 at Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England.1,2 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 12 June 1827 at St. George's, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, His parents were James Osborne & Amelia.3 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1853.4,5 |
| Marr | He married Elizabeth Roser on 23 November 1853 at Perth, Western Australia. Daughter of William Roser.6,7 |
| Death | He died on 15 September 1891 at Perth, Western Australia.8,9,10 |
| Burial | He was buried on 16 September 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.8,11 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 January 1848 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter; gardener on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 62 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8; light brown hair; blue eyes; long sharp visage; fresh complexion; stout; middling appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Toodyay district as a Carpenter working for Mr. J.T. Cook at the wage of £2 per month.1,12 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted in August 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 677 (frame 472) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S15] Marriage Certificate.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 593/1853.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 504/1891.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3024773
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209799521/james-osborne
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Rutledge Raine 631
M, #63, b. 1827, d. 3 March 1899
| Name-Variation | Thomas Rutledge Raine 63 was also known as Thomas Routledge 63.1 |
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| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Death | He died on 3 March 1899 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1847 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8; light brown hair; grey eyes; oval visage; fresh; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; carpenter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 63 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 January 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Swan district as a carpenter working for W.L. Brockman Esq. at the wage of £1 per month.1,4 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Employed as a TOL carpenter by W.L. Brockman in 1851
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.5,6 |
| Research | CWA has his death 03.03.1889 but that looks like a transcription error as R21B has 1899. |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/217336446
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S60] Michael J. Bourke, On The Swan A History of the Swan District Western Australia, pg 166.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Raison 641
M, #64, b. 6 January 1826, d. 21 July 1866
| Name-Variation | John Raison 64 was also known as John Raisin 64 also Rasan, Rason.1 |
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| Birth | He was born on 6 January 1826 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 11 January 1826 at St Botolph's, Boston, Lincolnshire, England.2 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1852.1,3 |
| Marr | He married Sophia Sword on 15 August 1851 at Fremantle, Western Australia.4 |
| Death | He died on 21 July 1866 at Doubtful Bay, Western Australia, Acc killed by stroke of whale at whaling station McKenzies Island.1,5 |
| Burial | He was buried on 16 January 1914 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6 |
| Convicted | Convicted of assault & robbery in company with others and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1847 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 9 1/2; dark brown hair; hazel eyes; round visage; fresh complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter; waterman on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 64 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a carpenter working for J.W. Davey at the wage of £14 per annum.1,7 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
He has an entry in "More Lonely Graves .."
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.8,9,10 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034221068/view
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 373/1851.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 3282/1866 (Rason).
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 194.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
- [S405] Yvonne & Kevin Coate, More Lonely Graves of Western Australia, pg 324.
George Oliver 651
M, #65, b. 1822
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| Birth | He was born in 1822.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4 3/4; dark brown hair; grey eyes; thin visage; fresh complexion; slight appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 65 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a labourer working for Mr. John Staunton at the wage of 30s per month.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.3 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Bradbury 661
M, #66, b. 1826
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| Birth | He was born in 1826.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 28 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4 1/2; brown hair; dark hazel eyes; oval visage; dark; fresh complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a engine attendant; carter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 66 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted in February 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Callao, Peru per the Lincludea? Castle on 10 March 1863.1,2 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.3 |
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John Morris 671
M, #67, b. 1824, d. 15 February 1887
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1848 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 6 3/4; dark brown hair appearing black; dark hazel eyes; oval visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a lawyer; soldier on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 67 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Wellington district as a carpernter & sawyer working for W.P. Clifton, Esq. at the wage of £3 per month.5,6 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.7 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 78/1887.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S376] Perth TOL Register Cons 1386/2 (July 1854 - August 1857), pg 1007 The pdf starts at pg 824. To view or download click on this link, then click on book image
https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
Thomas Robinson 681
M, #68, b. 1826, d. 9 November 1864
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| Birth | He was born in 1826.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Death | He died on 9 November 1864 at Busselton, Western Australia.1,2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 15 March 1847 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 4; dark brown hair; dark eyes; round visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 68 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Wellington district as a mason working for M.W. Clifton at the wage of £25 per annum.1,3 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 2668/1864.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
James Hatton 691
M, #69, b. 1819, d. 30 August 1888
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 20 March 1847 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5; brown hair; blue eyes; oval visage; fair little browned complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a manager of cotton mill; warehouseman on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 69 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Fremantle district as a carpenter working for Mr. Yelverton at the wage of 5s per diem.1,5 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Census_1876Albany | He appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia, With wife Johanna and 6 children (Ellen 22, Mary 16, Catherine 14, Henry 12, Frances 10 and William 6.)6 |
| Census_1881Albany | He appeared on the 1881 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia, With wife Johanna and 4 childern (Catherine 19, Henry 16, Francis 13 and William 13.)7 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.8 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S24] Australia, Convict Records Index, 1787-1867, online ancestry.com, State Library of Queensland; South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 176.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, reg: 520/1888.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232692464/james-hatton
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 28.
- [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 82.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
William Johnson 701
M, #70, b. 1824, d. 29 March 1880
| Name-Variation | William Johnson 70 was also known as William Johnston 70.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 20 years on 16 March 1847 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 8; dark brown hair; dark hazel eyes; sharp visage; dark complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter; joiner on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 70 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 July 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"
The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4,5 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10474/1880.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 128.
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
George Richardson 711
M, #71, b. 1811, d. 28 March 1892
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| |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Chorlton Upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as salesman.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of attempting to strike his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 1 January 1848 at Barbados. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 7 1/4; light brown hair; grey eyes; long visage; fresh complexion; healthy appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a saddler; soldier on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 71 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Perth district as a sadler working for Mr. Von Bibra at the wage of £4 per month without rations. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD.6,7 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 July 1864 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.8 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054365514/view
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 268/1892.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 60R (pdf pg 291).
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
John Osborne 721
M, #72, b. 1820, d. 4 March 1870
| Name-Variation | John Osborne 72 was also known as John Osborn 72 also Osbourn.1 |
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| |
| Convicted | Convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 6 January 1848 at New Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 9; light hair; blue eyes; oval visage; fair complexion; stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sawyer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 72 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Census_1859York | He appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Joseph Kenworthy.2 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland & Bevan Carter.4 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S28] Bevan Carter and Joanne Hyland,Perth, WA.
Francis Best 731
M, #73, b. 1814, d. 2 March 1892
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.
| Parents | His parents were Francis Best & Mary.2 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Warndon, Worcestershire, England. His occupation was shown as carpenter.6 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 11 March 1847 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5; brown hair; light blue eyes; long; thin visage; fresh complexion; slight appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 73 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1850 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Wellington district as a carpenter working for M.W. Clifton at the wage of 27s per month.1,7 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 October 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached compliments of Bevan Carter.8 |
Found in These Indexes
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Citations
- [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.
- [S275] Worcestershire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1812-1922, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 153/1892.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221512860/francis-best
- [S103] 1841 England Census, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ51-P4B
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S29] Bevan Carter,Bassendean, WA.
George Wilson 741
M, #74, b. 1827, d. 18 June 1851
| Name-Variation | George Wilson 74 was also known as George Willson 74.1 |
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.
| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Death | He died on 18 June 1851 at Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.1,2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1848 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5 3/4; sandy hair; grey eyes; long visage; fresh complexion; slight appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a clerk; labourer on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 74 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 June 1851 at Western Australia.1,3 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.4 |
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William Bailey 751
M, #75, b. 1829, d. 15 June 1903
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.
| Parents | His father was William Bailey.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 3 April 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 5 1/2; light hair; blue eyes; full face; fair complexion; Middling stout appearance on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; steam engine attendant on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 75 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was initially assigned to the Champion Bay district as a labourer working for Geraldine Mining Co. at the wage of £3 per month.1,5 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Joanne Hyland.6 |
Found in These Indexes
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2112/1903.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2112/1903.
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
