Alfred Bence 76261

M, #7626, b. 1841, d. 13 December 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 13 December 1873 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1862 at Wells, Somerset, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coal miner on 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7626 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place and crime. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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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: 6839/1873.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
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John Berry 76271

M, #7627, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Northumberland, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing & killing his brother and sentenced to 8 years on 1 August 1862 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7627 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited30 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.

Thomas Black 76281

M, #7628, b. 1837
Name-Change Thomas Black 7628 was also known as Thomas Block 7628.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 6 years on 15 December 1862 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7628 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 October 1868 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited10 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Alfred Booth 76291

M, #7629, b. 1839, d. 26 November 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1869 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 6 years on 3 December 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7629 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 27 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited10 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4561/1870.
  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. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

William Boon 76301

M, #7630, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 28 August 1862 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7630 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 21 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited10 Apr 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.

George Bradshaw 76311

M, #7631, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of farm buildings and sentenced to 6 years on 29 November 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7631 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited30 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.

Alfred Bridger 76321

M, #7632, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 7 October 1862 at Brighton, Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinetmaker on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7632 on 13 April 1864.1 
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 6 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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Citations

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

George Brown 76331

M, #7633, b. 1815
Name-Change George Brown 7633 was also known as John Lemon 7633.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 15 years on 18 August 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 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7633 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited30 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.

Joseph Brown 76341

M, #7634, b. 1830
Name-Change Joseph Brown 7634 was also known as Joseph Phillips 7634.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 10 years on 22 September 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 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7634 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Tasmania per Free Trader on 3 February 1873.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "Exploration Eastwards ..."3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited10 Apr 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/…
  3. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 289, 316, 392, 508.

Charles Brown 76351

M, #7635, b. 1832
Name-Change Charles Brown 7635 was also known as Charles Pratt 7635.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & attempted robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 15 December 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 13 April 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 13 April 1864.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7635 on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Hydaspes on 30 March 1881.1,3 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."4 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 291.

William Brown 76361

M, #7636, b. 1838, d. 14 May 1896
Name-Change William Brown 7636 was also known as William Branley 7636.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 14 May 1896 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 30 October 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7636 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1896 pg 109 & 117.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157532336

William Brown 76371

M, #7637, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of intent to steal fixtures and sentenced to 7 years on 5 January 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7637 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 31 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited10 Apr 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 Brown 76381

M, #7638, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 21 July 1862 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7638 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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Citations

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

James Brown 76391

M, #7639, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 12 January 1863 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7639 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 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.

Patrick Bryan 76401

M, #7640, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 19 July 1862 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, freckled both hands on 13 April 1864.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7640 on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for India per Amyone on 23 January 1876.1,3 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited10 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 35.

Michael Burke 76411

M, #7641, b. 1826, d. 25 February 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 25 February 1893 at York, Western Australia, found dead in his hut.2,3,4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.7 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 14 August 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 April 1864. Applied for wife and child to come to Western Australia declined to come.1,8,9 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7641 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited30 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1893 pg 41.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 211/1893.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148497994
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  7. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  8. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397510/view
  9. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397903/view

John Burns 76421

M, #7642, b. 1841, d. 15 June 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 15 June 1877 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 19 June 1877 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 September 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7642 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited10 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1877 pg 103 & 107.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Burnham 76431

M, #7643, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of stacks and sentenced to 6 years on 1 March 1862 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7643 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited30 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.

Abraham Butler 76441

M, #7644, b. 1832, d. 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died in 1899 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 13 October 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7644 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 September 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited10 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1812/1899.

Frederick Butler 76451

M, #7645, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 15 September 1862 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cook; steward on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7645 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 May 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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Citations

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

Richard Buckle 76461

M, #7646, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Yorkshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted poisoning and sentenced to life on 6 March 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7646 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 12 July 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited7 Oct 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.

Peter Burness 76471

M, #7647, b. 1822, d. 14 November 1904

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Parents His parents were William Burness & Jane Valentine.2 
BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 14 November 1904 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC CB 91.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & assault and sentenced to 7 years on 30 September 1862 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7647 on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Jan 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2362/1904.
  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: 2362/1904.

Thomas Byegrave 76481

M, #7648, b. 1837, d. 8 November 1899
Name-Change Thomas Byegrave 7648 was also known as Thomas Bygrave 7648.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 8 November 1899 at York, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 22 September 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 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7648 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited10 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2519/1899. Recorded as Samuel Thomas Bygrave.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148409230
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

James Cameron 76491

M, #7649, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 16 September 1862 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7649 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 9 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Rob Roy on 19 March 1879.1,2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited10 Apr 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/…

Hugh Cameron 76501

M, #7650, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 28 February 1861 at Meean Meer, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7650 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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Citations

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