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 |
| 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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| 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.1,3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing planks and sentenced to 6 months hard labour on 2 October 1857 at Fremantle, Western Australia.4 |
| 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."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.
- [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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 52 on 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.1,3 |
| 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 166.4 |
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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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [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.
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 53 on 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."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.
- [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.
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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| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Kingstone, Somerset, England. His occupation was shown as ag labourer.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 31 March 1847 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1,7 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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.1,8 |
| 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."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.
- [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: 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-2036289495/view
- [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.
Thomas Hart 551
M, #55, b. circa 1826
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| Birth | He was born circa 1826.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 17 March 1848 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| 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."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
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 108.
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 |
| 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 56 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 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
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."8,9 |
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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.
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 57 on 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."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.
- [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, online unknown url, 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.
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 1 June 1850.4 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 58 on 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 |
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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: 13824/1886.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [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
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
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.2 |
| Census_1841Eng | He appeared on the 1841 English census at Rayleigh, Essex, England.3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1847 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mason on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 59 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 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.1,7 |
| 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."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.
- [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/…
- [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: 400603/1854.
- [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/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S61] Donald S Garden, Northam An Avon Valley History, pg 46.
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.4 |
| 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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 1 June 1850.5 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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 |
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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, 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
- [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
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a turner; boatman on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 61 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Son of Morgan Thomas.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 |
| Bio | See atcched compliments of Bevan Carter
Alexander Thomas is also referecned on pg 234 of "A Brand on his Coat".9,10,11 |
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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.
- [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
- [S29] Bevan Carter,Bassendean, WA.
- [S46] Descendants, The Caporns, pgs 259-260.
- [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 234.
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 |
| Marr | He married Elizabeth Roser on 23 November 1853 at Perth, Western Australia. Daughter of William Roser.4,5 |
| Death | He died on 15 September 1891 at Perth, Western Australia.6,7,8 |
| Burial | He was buried on 16 September 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6,9 |
| 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter; gardener on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 62 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1853.10,11 |
| 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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- [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/…
- [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-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/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
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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| Convicted | Convicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1847 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 63 on 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 1851.5 |
| Research | CWA has his death 03.03.1889 but that looks like a transcription error as R21B has 1899. |
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- [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.
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 |
| Death | He died on 21 July 1866 at Doubtful Bay, Western Australia, reg: 3282/1866 (Rason) acc killed by stroke of whale at whaling station McKenzies Island.1,3 |
| Burial | He was buried on 16 January 1914 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1852.1,5 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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.1,6 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."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.
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034221068/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 194.
George Oliver 651
M, #65, b. 1822
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| Birth | He was born in 1822.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England.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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| 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 |
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John Bradbury 661
M, #66, b. 1826
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| Birth | He was born in 1826.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 28 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 66 on 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 |
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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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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.1,5 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
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Thomas Robinson 681
M, #68, b. 1826, d. 9 November 1864
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| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 15 March 1847 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 68 on 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 |
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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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033279600/view
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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 |
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- [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.
- [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.
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 70 on 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."4 |
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- [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.
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 June 1850.1,5 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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 |
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- [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: 268/1892.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [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
- [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).
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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.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 |
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Francis Best 731
M, #73, b. 1814, d. 2 March 1892
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| Parents | His parents were Francis Best & Mary.2 |
| Birth | He was born in 1814 at Warndon, Worcestershire, England.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 19 June 1814 at Warndon, Worcestershire, England.2 |
| Death | He died on 2 March 1892 at Bridgetown, Western Australia, A Francis Best died 1892 aged 71 yrs; BDM WA Regn. No. 153.1,3,4 |
| Burial | He was buried at Bridgetown Pioneer Cemetery, Bridgetown, Western Australia.5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 73 on 1 June 1850.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 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 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 |
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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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| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1848 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| 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 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.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 |
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William Bailey 751
M, #75, b. 1829, d. 15 June 1903
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 June 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Scindian arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 June 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| 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 |
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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
