John Williams 79011

M, #7901, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 7 April 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7901 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

John Williams 79021

M, #7902, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
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 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. 7902 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Charles Wilson 79031

M, #7903, b. 1809

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 8 April 1862 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 sailor 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. 7903 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Sand and Stone ..."2 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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 220.

William Wilson 79041

M, #7904, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of housebreaking tools and sentenced to 6 years on 23 April 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 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. 7904 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict 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.

Thomas Woodward 79051

M, #7905, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 10 January 1863 at Newark, Nottinghamshire, 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; excavator 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. 7905 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 10 December 1875.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

Thomas Woodward 79061

M, #7906, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 23 March 1863 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 13 April 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 April 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Clara II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 April 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7906 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict 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.

Emanuel Yam 79071

M, #7907, b. 1840, d. 21 October 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1840 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 October 1883 at Greenmount, Western Australia, hepatic disease.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 15 years on 2 September 1862 at Quebec, Quebec, Canada.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: D left side on 13 April 1864. 
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. 7907 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 June 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12081/1883.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65935196

John Yeo 79081

M, #7908, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 6 years on 8 March 1862 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 April 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ropemaker 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. 7908 on 13 April 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 September 1866 at Western Australia.2 

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ConvictsClara II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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.

William Atkins 79161

M, #7916, b. 1835, d. 13 September 1926
Name-Change William Atkins 7916 was also known as William Hawkins 7916.1 

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William Atkins 7916 (Photo: Leigh Peter)
Parents His parents were William Atkins & Mary Holmes.2 
BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 13 September 1926 at Narrogin, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Narrogin Cemetery, Narrogin, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7916 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is one of the prime characters in "The Name's Goodenough."6 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited16 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, Death Reg: 6700039/1926.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6700039/1926. Recorded as William Atkins.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252222802
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194036880/…
  6. [S173] Lois Walker, The Name's Goodenough.

Mark Annett 79171

M, #7917, b. 1826, d. 3 June 1908

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Kent, England.1 
DeathHe died on 3 June 1908 at Claremont, Western Australia, aged 77.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 4.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 8 January 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7917 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited11 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: 1600069/1908.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Thomas Anderson 79181

M, #7918, b. 1828
Name-Change Thomas Anderson 7918 was also known as Thomas Jarvis 7918.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 14 March 1863 at Bala, Merionethshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7918 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited11 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 Atkins 79191

M, #7919, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 6 October 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7919 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 October 1876 at Western Australia.2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited8 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Richard William Ashman 79201

M, #7920, b. 1835, d. 12 November 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 12 November 1901 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 November 1901 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 24 March 1863 at Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7920 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited11 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: 1256/1901.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252816542
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18351

Samuel Akers 79211

M, #7921, b. 1834, d. 23 June 1867
Name-Change Samuel Akers 7921 was also known as Samuel Johnson 7921.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 23 June 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia, drowned in a boating accident.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a horse & gig and sentenced to 10 years on 16 April 1863 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7921 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 February 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Shades of the Past."5 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited11 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. [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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110068614
  5. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 117-119.

David Beard 79221

M, #7922, b. 1833, d. 8 April 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Marston, Bedfordshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 8 April 1896 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 8 June 1896 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a shirt and sentenced to 10 years on 6 January 1863 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7922 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited11 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: 855/1896.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260157254
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18721

Joseph Biggs 79231

M, #7923, b. 1843, d. 20 February 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 20 February 1892 at Chittering, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bindoon, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of night poaching & shooting and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1863 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7923 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in "Aborigines of New Norcia ..."4 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited16 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: 151/1892.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92964690/joseph-biggs
  4. [S191] Neville Green & Lois Tilbrook, Aborigines of New Norcia 1845-1914 - Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australia Volume VII.

Thomas Backer 79241

M, #7924, b. 1826, d. 18 March 1882
Name-Change Thomas Backer 7924 was also known as William Higgins 7924.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1882 at Perth, Western Australia, colic.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 19 March 1882 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 March 1863 at Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864. Married Margaret Jane Clavan 29.8.1868 York.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7924 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11322/1882. Recorded as William Higgins.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2803/1868. Recorded as William Huggins.

John Brown 79251

M, #7925, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 15 December 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 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith fitter on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7925 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Shanghai per Lizzie on 22 December 1873.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

Found in These Indexes

ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited11 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.