Frederick Clayton Clift 79511

M, #7951, b. 1842, d. 30 April 1877

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Family LinkFrederick Clayton Clift 7951 and George Clift 7043 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 30 April 1877 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, medullary cancer.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of being at large before the expiry of his sentence and sentenced to 15 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 married 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brush manufacturer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7951 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Clift 7043

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1877 pg 74.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9261/1877.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Collins 79521

M, #7952, b. 1834, d. 2 October 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 2 October 1888 at Victoria Plains, Western Australia, aged 60.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 5 September 1862 at London, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 12 September 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Letter D left side on 12 September 1864.5 
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. 7952 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 184.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 690/1888.
  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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
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John Carmody 79531

M, #7953, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 July 1861 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 builder 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7953 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Daniel Connor 79541

M, #7954, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7954 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Young Phoenix on 14 January 1875.1,2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault
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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/…

Patrick Cochrane 79551

M, #7955, b. 1840, d. 2 September 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 2 September 1899 at Day Dawn, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 17 November 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 boot and shoecloser 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. 7955 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 July 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Research Unsure about this death as it was for a Patrick Corcoran. 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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: 1309/1899. Recorded as Patrick Corcoran.

Edward Cunningham 79561

M, #7956, b. 1843, d. 20 February 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 20 February 1869 at Perth, Western Australia, inflammation caused by Injury to the spine.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 21 February 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7956 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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  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: 4179/1869.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Casey 79571

M, #7957, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 15 December 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7957 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 13 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 January 1870 at Western Australia.2 

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

Dudley Cooper 79581

M, #7958, b. 1831, d. 25 April 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 25 April 1867 at Convict Depot Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia, gastric fever.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 25 April 1867 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen property and sentenced to 14 years on 9 February 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.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 butler 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. 7958 on 12 September 1864.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043727432/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3570/1867.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16185

Henry Carter 79591

M, #7959, b. 1832, d. 22 September 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 22 September 1866 at Canning River, Western Australia, found drowned in the river.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 9 March 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7959 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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-2043248911/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/…

James Chirden 79601

M, #7960, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 29 March 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7960 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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  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 Clapson 79611

M, #7961, b. 1826, d. 3 October 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 3 October 1871 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, aortic aneurysm.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 23 March 1863 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7961 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6000/1871. Recorded as Jas Clapson.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Cooper 79621

M, #7962, b. 1838, d. 12 July 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 12 July 1877 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 12 July 1877 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1862 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter 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. 7962 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited6 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=20503
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9343/1877.

Carlo Cameron 79631

M, #7963, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Warwickshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 23 March 1863 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.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 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. 7963 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Lubra on 19 June 1885.1,2 

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

Henry Clarke 79641

M, #7964, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 7 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a whitesmith 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7964 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited10 Feb 2024

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  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.

Andrew Cassidy 79651

M, #7965, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 25 April 1861 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 labourer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7965 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Caroline Hutchings on 8 July 1873.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault
Last Edited17 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.

Donald Crerar 79661

M, #7966, b. 1825, d. 1887
Name-Change Donald Crerar 7966 was also known as Donald Crerer 7966.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died in 1887 at Vasse, Western Australia, aged 62.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 April 1863 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7966 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited17 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: 423/1887. Recorded as Donald Crerer.

James Collins 79671

M, #7967, b. 1843, d. 15 May 1927

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BirthHe was born in 1843 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 15 May 1927 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 15 May 1927 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 8 years on 4 March 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.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 
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. 7967 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Protest and Punishment."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited5 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: 2900042/1927. Recorded as James William Collins.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/259283935
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=3938
  5. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 231.

Patrick Cahill 79681

M, #7968, b. 1835, d. 29 October 1919

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Parents His parents were William Cahill & Helen Cahill.2 
BirthHe was born in 1835 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 29 October 1919 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 57.5,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing into a store room (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 11 September 1862 at Colombo, Ceylon.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 50th Regt. on 12 September 1864.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 12 September 1864.6 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 7968 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find out more about him at Crimean War Veterans in Western Australia

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
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, Death Reg: 101366/1919.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101366/1919.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213602032/…
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Davis 79691

M, #7969, b. 1843
Name-Change John Davis 7969 was also known as John Davies 7969. 

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 15 December 1862 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 butcher 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. 7969 on 12 September 1864.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10265 on 2 April 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 6 years on 2 April 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65956722

James Dougherty 79701

M, #7970, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 7 January 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a violin player 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. 7970 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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 Davis 79711

M, #7971, b. 1836
Name-Change William Davis 7971 was also known as William Davies 7971. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 1863 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 labourer 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. 7971 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10210 on 4 July 1877.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 4 July 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2977794

John Dickson 79721

M, #7972, b. 1833, d. 7 February 1868
Name-Change John Dickson 7972 was also known as John Dickinson 7972.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 7 February 1868 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 7 January 1863 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7972 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 103771/1868. Recorded as John Dickenson.

John Dixon 79731

M, #7973, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 1862 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7973 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Sea Ripple on 29 May 1879.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 120.

William Dore 79741

M, #7974, b. 1834, d. circa 25 October 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died circa 25 October 1898 at Bridgetown, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 18 December 1862 at Taunton, Somerset, 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 labourer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7974 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1865 at Western Australia.1
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87134186
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 36/1898.

Joseph Drabble 79751

M, #7975, b. 1836, d. 9 June 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1894 at Greenbushes, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Bridgetown Pioneer Cemetery, Bridgetown, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of accessory to house breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, 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 unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7975 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 622/1894.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87102280
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221515495/…