John McIntosh 75011

M, #7501, b. 1837

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to his officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 17 January 1861 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a flaxdresser; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7501 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Cleopatra on 17 August 1879.1,2 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited6 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 171.

John McColl 75021

M, #7502, b. 1837, d. 13 November 1885

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1885 at Dongara, Western Australia, died near Dongara aged 48.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of threatening language to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 26 July 1862 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7502 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited6 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13546/1886.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14584

Alexander Menzies 75031

M, #7503, b. 1830

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 19 January 1855 at Saint Helena.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7503 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Patrick Neal 75041

M, #7504, b. 1836

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 14 July 1862 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7504 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Peter O'Neil 75051

M, #7505, b. 1842, d. 10 June 1890

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1842 at Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died on 10 June 1890 at Geraldton, Western Australia, tuberculosis of the bowels.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 10 June 1890 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 8 years on 2 August 1862 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootcloser on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7505 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 July 1865 at Western Australia.1,5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Dunn 7385
AccompliceJohn Bell 7623

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Convicts Being Researched
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited10 Jul 2025

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 339/1890.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211271678
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19362
  5. [S402] Perth TOL Register 1386/5 (Sep 1865 - Dec 1875), pg 220 The pdf starts at pg 1 on pdf pg 3. There are 3 entries per page. To view or download click on this link, then click on book image
    https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Charles Oldham 75061

M, #7506, b. 9 August 1834, d. 9 July 1887

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

Parents His parents were Thomas Oldham & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born on 9 August 1834 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 21 September 1834 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England, His parents were Thomas Oldham & Mary.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
MarrHe married Kate Horley on 27 May 1869 at Bunbury, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 9 July 1887 at Serpentine, Western Australia, heart disease accelerated by excess drinking.1,4,5,6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.7 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1862 at Woolwich, Kent, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter; soldier (Sapper R.E. No. 970) on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7506 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1865 at Western Australia.1,8 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached details of John's life are compliments of Gail Buckingham.

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Crimean War Veteran (42)
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited10 Jul 2025

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2964/1869.
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 130.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 413/1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76069623
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S402] Perth TOL Register 1386/5 (Sep 1865 - Dec 1875), pg 20 The pdf starts at pg 1 on pdf pg 3. There are 3 entries per page. To view or download click on this link, then click on book image
    https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Thomas Owens 75071

M, #7507, b. 1833, d. 15 August 1878

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
BurialHe was buried on 15 August 1878 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.2 
DeathHe died on 15 August 1878 at York, Western Australia.1,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted shooting of a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 16 April 1861 at Benares, India.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7507 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9847/1878.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.

Thomas Puzey 75081

M, #7508, b. 1836, d. 1878
Name-Change Thomas Puzey 7508 was also known as THomas Pusey 7508. 

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died in 1878 at Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 6 January 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7508 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Reeves 7831

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited28 Dec 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9696/1878.

Thomas Papworth 75091

M, #7509, b. 1838, d. 10 March 1901

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES AA 278.2 
DeathHe died on 10 March 1901 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.1,3,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 12 May 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7509 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1780/1901.

Charles Patterson 75101

M, #7510, b. 1839

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes and sentenced to 6 years on 12 May 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk; warehouseman on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7510 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Pimblott 75111

M, #7511, b. 1827, d. circa 27 December 1876
Name-Change William Pimblott 7511 was also known as William Pimblot 7511.1 

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died circa 27 December 1876 at Beamalup, Pinjarra, Western Australia, aged 53.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 December 1876 at St Johns Churchyard, Pinjarra, Western Australia. Buries as William Pentill.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 3 December 1861 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker; labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7511 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "St Johns Burials 1844-2000."2 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S221] Burials, St John's Pinjarra Burials, pg 301.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9090/1876. Recorded as William Pimblot.

Joseph Phibbs 75121

M, #7512, b. 1827, d. 28 October 1888

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died on 28 October 1888 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, cancer of liver.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 7 April 1862 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7512 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited16 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 191.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 575/1888.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212686035

Felix Pugh 75131

M, #7513, b. 1843

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1843 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 19 May 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7513 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited30 Dec 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=862249

Jeremiah Prior 75141

M, #7514, b. 1832, d. 22 May 1897
Name-Change Jeremiah Prior 7514 was also known as Jeremiah Pryor 7514. 

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died on 22 May 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Dysentery.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 May 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 30 April 1861 at Barbados.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; factory hand; tailor on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7514 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited6 Dec 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1990/1897. Recorded as Jeremiah Pryor.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66522895

William Palmer 75151

M, #7515, b. 1832, d. 18 October 1892

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died on 18 October 1892 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 27 May 1861 at Colombo, Ceylon.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horsebreaker; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Highlander and cross flags on right arm, cross flags and flower pot left arm, flower pot over letter D left side on 28 December 1863.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7515 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited19 Aug 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 800/1892.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66306478
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Purcell 75161

M, #7516, b. 1842, d. 25 February 1908

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 167.2 
DeathHe died on 25 February 1908 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 16 December 1861 at Aldershot, Hampshire, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 28 December 1863.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 28 December 1863.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7516 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600032/1908.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Robinson 75171

M, #7517, b. 1840, d. December 1887

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died in December 1887 at Serpentine, Western Australia, found dead in bush on 5 December last seen 30 November 1887.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 4 July 1862 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7517 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 226.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 751/1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3115419

Richard Reeve 75181

M, #7518, b. 1843

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 25 November 1861 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a basketmaker on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7518 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited1 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Abraham Rosenberg 75191

M, #7519, b. 1806

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1806 at Russia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possessing plates for counterfeit bank notes and sentenced to 8 years on 7 April 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pictureframe maker on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7519 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1865 at Western Australia.1,2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Elizabeth Mentz on 12 December 1879.1,3 
AccompliceAbraham Mosie Josephson 7453
AccompliceChlom Reichberg 7520
AccompliceHoifman Weber 7578
Bio The attached document is compliments of Joanne Hyland and Michelle Urban.

His story is also told in "Shades of the Past".

He is also mentioned in "Hebrew, Israelie, Jew"

The Western Ancestor article "Russian Bank Forgers in WA" is about him.4,5,6

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustJewish Convict Index (29)
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited10 Jul 2025

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S402] Perth TOL Register 1386/5 (Sep 1865 - Dec 1875), pg 51 The pdf starts at pg 1 on pdf pg 3. There are 3 entries per page. To view or download click on this link, then click on book image
    https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1880 pg 12.
  4. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 200-213.
  5. [S243] "Russian Bank Forgers in WA."
  6. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 14-16, 18, 252.

Chlom Reichberg 75201

M, #7520, b. 1816

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 8 years on 7 April 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engraver; jeweller on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7520 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Galle per Geelong on 24 July 1890.1 
AccompliceAbraham Mosie Josephson 7453
AccompliceAbraham Rosenberg 7519
AccompliceHoifman Weber 7578
Bio His story is partly told in "Shades of the Past".

He is mentioned in "Russian Bank Forgers in WA"

He is also mention in "In Search of Fred and Alfred".

He is also mentioned in "Hewbrew, Israelite, Jew."2,3,4,5 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustJewish Convict Index (29)
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited4 Aug 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pgs 214-216.
  3. [S243] "Russian Bank Forgers in WA."
  4. [S179] Dorothy Erickson, "In search of Fred and Alfred", pg 181.
  5. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 252.

James Regan 75211

M, #7521, b. 1839

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 18 August 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7521 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Thomas Ryan 75221

M, #7522, b. 1839

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 18 August 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7522 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited15 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Riley 75231

M, #7523, b. 1826

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 18 March 1862 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner; engineer on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7523 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Wildman 7579

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited7 Feb 2025

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Daniel Robinson 75241

M, #7524, b. 1840, d. 16 October 1898

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
DeathHe died on 16 October 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 17 October 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 30 June 1862 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7524 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10043 on 5 October 1871.5 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 4 years on 5 October 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 November 1874 at Western Australia.5 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited6 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=433
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2264/1898.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65933939

George Rawlinson 75251

M, #7525, b. 1838

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records which are sequential by convict.

BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 4 March 1862 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 27 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7525 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Robert Quin."2 

Found in These Indexes

ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited16 Jan 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S218] Rod Quin, Robert Quin : a Western Australian Story, pgs 40-41.