James Murphy 78011

M, #7801, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 4 September 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7801 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Planter on 6 March 1877.1,2 

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Left the WA Colony 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.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 66.

Alfred Murray 78021

M, #7802, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 6 August 1862 at Guildford, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waiter 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. 7802 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Sarah Ann on 18 November 1880.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited31 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1881 pg 8.

Peter Nadin 78031

M, #7803, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 7 January 1863 at Knutsford, Cheshire, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7803 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A.per Emily Smith on 10 October 1876.1,2 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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

Charles Napp 78041

M, #7804, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 14 July 1862 at Madras, India. 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 sailor 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. 7804 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Tanjore on 18 April 1878.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeDesertion
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Needham 78051

M, #7805, b. 1840, d. 19 November 1924

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 19 November 1924 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. PRES GA 148.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 24 November 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 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. 7805 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 January 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67284478
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101479/1924.

John Newman 78061

M, #7806, b. 1832, d. 29 October 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 29 October 1905 at Strawberry, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 October 1905 at Mingenew Cemetery, Mingenew, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 12 July 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England. 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 teamster 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. 7806 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited19 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5920
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1334/1905.
  4. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 47.

John Nicholas 78071

M, #7807, b. 1830, d. 13 July 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 13 July 1879 at Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to life on 27 February 1862 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7807 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Exploration Eastwards ..."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited8 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 1879 pg 118.
  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: 10175/1879.
  5. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 289, 392, 519.

William Nicholson 78081

M, #7808, b. 1828, d. 17 January 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 17 January 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Heart Disease.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 17 January 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 30 June 1862 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. 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 house decorator and 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7808 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited31 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: 9/1888.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66083872

Daniel Norman 78091

M, #7809, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 9 July 1862 at Bristol, Bristol, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7809 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited31 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.

Maurice O'Connell 78101

M, #7810, b. 1836, d. 23 June 1900
Name-Change Maurice O'Connell 7810 was also known as Maurice O'Connel 7810.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 23 June 1900 at Canning Mills, Western Australia, fell into his fire.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 23 July 1862 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 7810 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1894 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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 1900 pg 201.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 105/1900.

Joshua Oldham 78111

M, #7811, b. 1834, d. 14 January 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 14 January 1865 at Fremantle, Western Australia, hanged himself in refactory cell at prison.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 8 years on 6 January 1862 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & wounding with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 29 November 1862 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 weaver 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. 7811 on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial year. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited28 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, 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: 2711/1865.
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.com.au/record

George Osborn 78121

M, #7812, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged notes and sentenced to 12 years on 7 August 1862 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7812 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 23 November 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited31 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 12.

John Owen 78131

M, #7813, b. 1816, d. 31 March 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 31 March 1867 at Greenough, Western Australia, fracture of ankle joint.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 31 March 1867 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of cow stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 16 October 1862 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 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. 7813 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited31 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043726210/view
  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: 3575/1867.
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16190

John Pain 78141

M, #7814, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 13 December 1862 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller 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. 7814 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 16 January 1876.1,2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 35.

Edward Parker 78151

M, #7815, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding a warder with intent and sentenced to life on 6 December 1862 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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. 7815 on 13 April 1864.1 
LeftEdward Parker 7815 absconded from Albany on 9 September 1865.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002

George Parker 78161

M, #7816, b. 1837, d. 20 January 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 20 January 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, drowned himself.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried circa 21 January 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 4 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 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. 7816 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 18.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 19/1888.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76474544
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

George Pearson 78171

M, #7817, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes and sentenced to 10 years on 27 October 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7817 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 3 March 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 3 January 1882.1,2 
Bio He is mentioned in "The Brand on his Coat"

There are also some details in "The Mead Family."3,4

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited24 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.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1882 pg 27.
  3. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 294.
  4. [S51] Anne Mead, Mead Family History: Thomas, Henry, William and their descendants, pg 8.

Thomas Perry 78181

M, #7818, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer 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. 7818 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Bangalore on 16 June 1877.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Phillips 78191

M, #7819, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 6 years on 8 January 1863 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 rat catcher; 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7819 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited31 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.

John Picken 78201

M, #7820, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a marriage certificate and sentenced to 6 years on 21 July 1862 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married with 4 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 7820 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr with wife on 10 January 1873.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Bassendean ..."2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited18 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. [S164] Jennie Carter, Bassendean A Social History 1829-1979, pg 57.

George Powell 78211

M, #7821, b. 1836, d. 24 August 1902

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George Powell 7821 (Photo: Melanie Lovich)
Parents His parents were John Powell & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1836 at Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 25 July 1836 at Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, England, His parents were John Powell & Mary.2 
MarrHe married Maria Maynard circa August 1861 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.3 
DeathHe died on 24 August 1902 at Northam, Western Australia.4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 30 June 1862 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 13 April 1864.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7821 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 April 1864.7,8 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1865 at Western Australia. Attached images are from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/31.1,9
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Goomalling A Backward Glance."10 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustGoomalling District Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 Aug 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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S304] England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DJG-DJ5
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1750/1902.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211859994
  6. [S16] Burial Records, Cemeteries 2000.
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885439/view
  8. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054396363/view
  9. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, pg 16L (pdf pg 693).
  10. [S35] Barbara Sewell, Goomalling A Backward Glance, pgs 57-59.

Thomas Preston 78221

M, #7822, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1862 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7822 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1871 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

James Price 78231

M, #7823, b. 1812, d. 25 April 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 25 April 1873 at Perth, Western Australia, stone in bladder.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 26 April 1873 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to life on 5 March 1862 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 9 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver 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. 7823 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6581/1873.
  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/…

Thomas Price 78241

M, #7824, b. 1817, d. 5 January 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 5 January 1873 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 11 December 1862 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7824 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited8 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. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6440/1873.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206299631/thomas-price

James Priest 78251

M, #7825, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of threatening to stab and sentenced to 6 years on 15 December 1862 at Malta.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7825 on 13 April 1864.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 17 May 1864 at Western Australia.2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited5 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/…