Patrick Devereux 76761

M, #7676, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 3 March 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mariner 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. 7676 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Eliza Blanche on 8 June 1877.1,2,3 

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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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Absconders 1877 pg 100.

James Harcourt Dixon 76771

M, #7677, b. 1842, d. 14 May 1926
Name-Change James Harcourt Dixon 7677 was also known as James Harcourt 7677.1 

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James H Dixon 7677 (Photo: KMAKWTCM)
Parents His father was James Harcourt Dixon.2 
BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 14 May 1926 at Bunbury, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Bunbury Cemetery, Bunbury, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 24 November 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 7677 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 January 1886 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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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: 6600055/1926.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600055/1926.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210438667
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222380967/…

Patrick Dobbin 76781

M, #7678, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 6 years on 20 March 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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. 7678 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Nubia on 23 May 1875.1,2 

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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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Dogherty 76791

M, #7679, b. 1832, d. 25 May 1865
Name-Change Thomas Dogherty 7679 was also known as THomas McGuire 7679. 
Name-Change Thomas Dogherty 7679 was also known as Thomas Doherty 7679.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1865 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 30 May 1865 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1852 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 7679 on 13 April 1864.1 

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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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2879/1865. Recorded as Thomas Dogherty.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16137

James Douglas 76801

M, #7680, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 19 March 1861 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watchcase maker 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. 7680 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 29 April 1867 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.

Dennis Dwyer 76811

M, #7681, b. 1816, d. 8 June 1875
Name-Change Dennis Dwyer 7681 was also known as Dennis Dnyer 7681.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 8 June 1875 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & striking an officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 25 June 1862 at St Georges, Bermuda. 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 2 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7681 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
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, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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: 8481/1875.

William Earp 76821

M, #7682, b. 1819, d. 2 January 1888
Name-Change William Earp 7682 was also known as William Earps 7682. 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 2 January 1888 at Swan River, Western Australia, drowned.2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 3 January 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1862 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7682 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 January 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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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 1888 pg 9.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7/1888.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256522848
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Thomas Edwards 76831

M, #7683, b. 1838, d. 14 June 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 14 June 1864 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 6 years on 22 September 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.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. 7683 on 13 April 1864.1 

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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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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: 2510/1864.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039732798/view

John Farran 76841

M, #7684, b. 1833, d. 5 June 1902
Name-Change John Farran 7684 was also known as John Farren 7684. 
Name-Change John Farran 7684 was also known as John Farron 7684.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 5 June 1902 at South Fremantle, Western Australia, drowned while drunk.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. RC MON C 325.5 
ConvictedConvicted of conspiring to shoot a sergeant (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 26 November 1862 at Malta. 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 soldier; labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left breast on 13 April 1864.6 
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. 7684 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
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 1902 pg 189.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1108/1902. Recorded as John Farren.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256527071
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [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/…

James Feeney 76851

M, #7685, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 14 October 1862 at Leeds, 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 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. 7685 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

Samuel Fenton 76861

M, #7686, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 29 November 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 mariner; puddler; miner 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7686 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Franklin on 14 May 1885.1,2 

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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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Ferry 76871

M, #7687, b. 1825, d. 8 February 1887
Name-Change John Ferry 7687 was also known as John Perry 7687 known as "Jack the Carver." 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 8 February 1887 at Moorambine, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 15 September 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinet carver 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. 7687 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 September 1872 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 58.

James Coates Fleming 76881

M, #7688, b. 1834, d. 21 June 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Wickford, Essex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 June 1885 at East Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 22 June 1885 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Grave No. 580.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of falsehood & forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 18 September 1862 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shipbroker; merchant 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. 7688 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a section in "The Brand on His Coat"

The essay "Detained in Penal Servitude" is about his life.

He is mentioned in "Sand and Stone ..."

His story is also partly told in a Masters Thesis paper by Sandra Potter which you can download Twelve White Collar Convicts - Masters Thesis

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.6,7,8 

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StoriesNotable Convicts Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited28 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13310/1885.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77284846
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88074781/…
  6. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 247-9, 254.
  7. [S246] Roger Buddridge, Detained in Penal Servitude.
  8. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 104.

John William Flynn 76891

M, #7689, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 30 October 1862 at Liverpool, 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 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. 7689 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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 Forrest 76901

M, #7690, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 1 October 1862 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a traveller; hawker 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. 7690 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 7 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited2 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.

Charles Frost 76911

M, #7691, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of being at large before the expiry of his sentence and sentenced to 8 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 servant 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. 7691 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Clarence on 18 December 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Samuel Gardiner 76921

M, #7692, b. 1824, d. 26 September 1898
Name-Change Samuel Gardiner 7692 was also known as Samuel Gardner 7692. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 26 September 1898 at Bulwer Street, Perth, Western Australia, Pneumonia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 September 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of murder of his wife and sentenced to life on 24 November 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sweep 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. 7692 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited2 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.
  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: 2202/1898. Recorded as Samuel Gardner.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/82398642

Edward Garnett 76931

M, #7693, b. 1834, d. 25 July 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 25 July 1902 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 14 April 1862 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.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 jockey 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. 7693 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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 1902 pg 262.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2792/1902.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250929002

William Gill 76941

M, #7694, b. 1817, d. 22 September 1886
Name-Change William Gill 7694 was also known as William Potter 7694.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 22 September 1886 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to life on 30 June 1862 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 farm labourer; butcher 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. 7694 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 March 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited3 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.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1886 pg 163.
  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: 14114/1886.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Gittens 76951

M, #7695, b. 1827, d. circa 9 March 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died circa 9 March 1870 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 9 March 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 30 October 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mariner 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. 7695 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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: 4523/1870.

Edward Godwin 76961

M, #7696, b. 1838, d. 16 February 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 16 February 1873 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, kidney disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 25 August 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.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 tailor 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. 7696 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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: 6486/1873. Recorded as Edmund Godwin.

William Gough 76971

M, #7697, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 August 1862 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 puddler, 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. 7697 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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.

Samuel Goodwin 76981

M, #7698, b. 1834, d. 24 May 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 24 May 1870 at Fremantle, Western Australia, liver disease.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of counterfeiting coin and sentenced to 8 years on 29 November 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 potter 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. 7698 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4589/1870.

John Gorton 76991

M, #7699, b. 1838, d. 13 July 1870
Name-Change John Gorton 7699 was also known as Jack Gorton 7699. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 13 July 1870 at Perth, Western Australia, committed suicide at Pier Hotel.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 15 July 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 6 years on 1 December 1862 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 boatman 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. 7699 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755883
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

James Graham 77001

M, #7700, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 26 November 1862 at Preston, 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 miner 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. 7700 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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.