William Taylor 78761

M, #7876, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 5 March 1863 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; gunsmith 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. 7876 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Ann and Jane on 12 January 1872.1,2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Jeffrey Tennant 78771

M, #7877, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 29 December 1862 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. 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 carpenter 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. 7877 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited4 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.

Edward Thompson 78781

M, #7878, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 28 November 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 tailor 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. 7878 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 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Alexandra on 22 August 1873.1,2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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 Thompson 78791

M, #7879, b. 1834
Name-Change George Thompson 7879 was also known as George Tomson 7879.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 6 years on 4 September 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; tailor 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. 7879 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.

James Thomson 78801

M, #7880, b. 1839
Name-Change James Thomson 7880 was also known as James Thompson 7880.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 11 December 1862 at Chester, 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 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. 7880 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited4 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.

Isaac Thurgood 78811

M, #7881, b. 1824, d. 24 July 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 24 July 1897 at Bunbury, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 25 November 1862 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter and joiner 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. 7881 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited4 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. [S105] FHWA Cemetery Records, online members.wags.org.au/members-data/cemetery-data, Bunbury Cemetery.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2658/1897.

Edward Tallamont Tidswell 78821

M, #7882, b. 1836, d. circa 18 May 1871
Name-Change Edward Tallamont Tidswell 7882 was also known as Edward Tidsnell 7882.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died circa 18 May 1871 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 May 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 25 August 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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. 7882 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 February 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 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: 4955/1871. Recorded as Edward Tallamont Tidswell.

Charles Tilbrook 78831

M, #7883, b. 1834, d. 1 March 1873
Name-Change Charles Tilbrook 7883 was also known as Charles Tillbrook 7883.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 1 March 1873 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, lumbar abscess.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 16 June 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 harnessmaker 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. 7883 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited4 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: 6520/1873. Recorded as Charles Tillbrook.

Thomas Turner 78841

M, #7884, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 6 years on 18 August 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 steam sawyer 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. 7884 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

Walter Vernon 78851

M, #7885, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 12 years on 15 September 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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. 7885 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Orwell on 13 August 1877.1,2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 172.

David Wallace 78861

M, #7886, b. 1837, d. 22 March 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 22 March 1871 at Geraldine Mine, Ajana, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldine Mine, Ajana, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & assault and sentenced to 6 years on 3 October 1862 at Perth, Perthshire, 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 miner; weaver 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. 7886 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4190

John Warrell 78871

M, #7887, b. 1827, d. 7 September 1879
Name-Change John Warrell 7887 was also known as John Worrell 7887. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 7 September 1879 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 13 November 1854 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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; soldier on 13 April 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Anchor and five dots right arm, D D left side on 13 April 1864.5 
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. 7887 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 5 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10131 on 18 March 1874.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 5 years on 18 March 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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 1879 pg 115.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10174/1879.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3754689

John Watts 78881

M, #7888, b. 1836, d. 29 September 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 29 September 1864 at Port Gregory, Western Australia, drowned.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 May 1859 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 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. 7888 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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. [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: 2669/1864.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66013766
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16115

Joseph Webb 78891

M, #7889, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn and sentenced to 6 years on 10 December 1862 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 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. 7889 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 September 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
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 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.

John Wells 78901

M, #7890, b. 1823, d. 6 September 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 6 September 1881 at Greenough, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 8 September 1881 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 23 November 1857 at Manchester, 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 engineer; mechanic 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. 7890 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 25 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11059/1881.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4719

George West 78911

M, #7891, b. 1839
Name-Change George West 7891 was also known as Joe Stout 7891.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 25 July 1862 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 bricklayer on 13 April 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Scar left side of mouth, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7891 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 16 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [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/…

Richard Western 78921

M, #7892, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of housebreaking tools and sentenced to 7 years on 6 October 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 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. 7892 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 8 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited4 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.

John Weston 78931

M, #7893, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 16 June 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 cabinetmaker 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. 7893 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited4 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.

John Whalley 78941

M, #7894, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 6 years on 30 June 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 ostler 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. 7894 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database 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.

William White 78951

M, #7895, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 6 October 1862 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 7895 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying at Vasse in 1878 but this man was only 27 so it appears unlikely. 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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.

William Whiting 78961

M, #7896, b. 1809, d. 6 June 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
DeathHe died on 6 June 1865 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 7 June 1865 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1862 at Chichester, Sussex, 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 1 child 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. 7896 on 13 April 1864.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited4 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: 2871/1865.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Samuel Wignall 78971

M, #7897, b. 1824, d. 30 January 1887
Name-Change Samuel Wignall 7897 was also known as Samuel Wignell 7897. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 30 January 1887 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 26 November 1862 at Preston, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7897 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10297 on 4 February 1881.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 4 February 1881 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited1 May 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 1887 pg 22.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 34/1887. Recorded as Samuel Weguel.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65959115

Daniel Williams 78981

M, #7898, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 11 December 1862 at Chester, 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 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. 7898 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 September 1879 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Sand and Stone ..."2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 143.

Evan Williams 78991

M, #7899, b. 1811, d. 31 January 1869
Name-Change Evan Williams 7899 was also known as Euan William 7899.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
DeathHe died on 31 January 1869 at Albany, Western Australia, ulceration of bowels.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 13 October 1862 at Hereford, Herefordshire, 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 married 1 child as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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. 7899 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4167/1869.
  4. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 6
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

John Williams 79001

M, #7900, b. 1836
Name-Change John Williams 7900 was also known as Joseph Harriga 7900. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence 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 waterman 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. 7900 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.