Joseph Varley 75761

M, #7576, b. 1837, d. 26 December 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 December 1867 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, epilepsy.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 12 July 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7576 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043726210/view

Charles Wormsley 75771

M, #7577, b. 1826, d. 24 March 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 24 March 1864 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, died at Convict Depot.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 18 July 1862 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; blacksmith on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7577 on 28 December 1863.1 

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Citations

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

Hoifman Weber 75781

M, #7578, b. 1825
Name-Change Hoifman Weber 7578 was also known as Hoifman Webber 7578.1 
Name-Change Hoifman Weber 7578 was also known as Koifman Weber 7578. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 6 years on 7 April 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7578 on 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceAbraham Mosie Josephson 7453
AccompliceAbraham Rosenberg 7519
AccompliceChlom Reichberg 7520
Bio He is mentioned in "Shages of the Past".

He is mentioned in "Russian Bank Forgers in WA"

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

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Citations

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

Henry Wildman 75791

M, #7579, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 18 years on 18 March 1862 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7579 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Irma Walter

He has a Wikipedia Entry

Mentioned in "The Caporns."2

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S46] Descendants, The Caporns, pg 27-28, 260.

Benjamin Wise 75801

M, #7580, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 20 years on 22 October 1857 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a porter; tailor on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7580 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Wicks 75811

M, #7581, b. 1828, d. 13 January 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 13 January 1891 at York, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 2 December 1861 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter; labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7581 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 46/1891.

James Watson 75821

M, #7582, b. 1824, d. 1 May 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 1 May 1883 at Kojonup, Western Australia, murdered.1 
BurialHe was buried on 8 October 1883 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 28 February 1862 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7582 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 30 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

William Wood 75831

M, #7583, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 21 October 1861 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7583 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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

George Newby Wardell 75841

M, #7584, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 15 February 1862 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a solicitor on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7584 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Baroda on 29 April 1872.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "Convict Teachers .."3 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 65.

Thomas White 75851

M, #7585, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7585 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Eclipse on 19 February 1886.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1886 pg 53, 93, 98.

Thomas Wilson 75861

M, #7586, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 7 April 1862 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; tailor on 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7586 on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Harrison 7443
AccompliceJoseph Roberts 7526

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  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 Williams 75871

M, #7587, b. 1839, d. 12 September 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 12 September 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 14 July 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7587 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Whelan 75881

M, #7588, b. 1826, d. 9 November 1880
Name-Change Patrick Whelan 7588 was also known as Patrick Whalen 7588. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 9 November 1880 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Hepatitis.2 
BurialHe was buried circa 10 November 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 14 August 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a steel refiner on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7588 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 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceDennis Brady 7347

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Citations

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

George Wilkinson 75891

M, #7589, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of house breaking tools and sentenced to 8 years on 24 March 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a embroidery stamper on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7589 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Richard Welch 75901

M, #7590, b. 1838, d. 25 March 1919

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Parents His parents were Thomas Welch & Katherine O'Donald.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 25 March 1919 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 142.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 21 July 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a iron moulder on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7590 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 13 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100353/1919.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100353/1919.

John Wilson 75911

M, #7591, b. 1809

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 May 1862 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7591 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

David Williams 75921

M, #7592, b. 1839

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David Williams 7592 (Photo: SROWA Con 4173/6)
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 16 years on 7 August 1862 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a draper on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7592 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 70.

George Walker 75931

M, #7593, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 11 April 1862 at Kendal, Cumbria, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7593 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Samuel Warburton 75941

M, #7594, b. 1835, d. 6 July 1904

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Samuel Warburton 7594 (Photo: Marg Smith)
Parents His father was Paul Warburton.2 
BirthHe was born in 1835 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,3 
MarrHe married Alice Emma Lucy Adams on 11 February 1881 at Picton, Western Australia. Daughter of William Adams.2,4
DeathHe died on 6 July 1904 at Brunswick, Western Australia.5,6
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 23 February 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.7 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 23 May 1861 at Bermuda. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; weaver on 28 December 1863.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 28 December 1863.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7594 on 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Research We are not confident in recording his first marriage or his baptism. There are a number of pieces to this puzzle and they don't all fit neatly. 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited4 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  3. [S10] Death Certificate, Place of Birth only.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5030/1881.
  5. [S17] Rica Ericson, Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
  6. [S10] Death Certificate.
  7. [S123] Wakefield Prison Register, , https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Henry Yates 75951

M, #7595, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 27 January 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7595 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited17 Jan 2024

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Citations

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

William Young 75961

M, #7596, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 2 December 1861 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 28 December 1863.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 28 December 1863.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 28 December 1863.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Lord Dalhousie arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 28 December 1863. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7596 on 28 December 1863.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Ceylon on 21 June 1875.1,2 

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ConvictsLord Dalhousie Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited17 Jan 2024

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Citations

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