William Donnelly 79761

M, #7976, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 22 December 1862 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater 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. 7976 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 2 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Highlander on 10 February 1874.1,2 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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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/…

Evan Daniel Evans 79771

M, #7977, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 28 March 1861 at Mold, Flintshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a grocer 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. 7977 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 18 January 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 35.

John Eyer 79781

M, #7978, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 8 January 1863 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 tailor 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. 7978 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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.

John Edwards 79791

M, #7979, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 14 August 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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. 7979 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Sand and Stone ..."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 160, 205.

Michael Ennis 79801

M, #7980, b. 1836, d. 25 June 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 25 June 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 27 July 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 tailor 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. 7980 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 November 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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: 2099/1898.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

James Edwards 79811

M, #7981, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 21 July 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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. 7981 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Rob Roy on 21 April 1878.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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/…

John Evans 79821

M, #7982, b. 1826, d. 5 September 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 5 September 1883 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, chronic laryngitis and paralysis.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 26 March 1851 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.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 miner; chimney sweep 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. 7982 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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, 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 1883 pg 150.
  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: 12041/1883.

John Entwisle 79831

M, #7983, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 30 March 1863 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner 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. 7983 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

John Evans 79841

M, #7984, b. 1842, d. 16 February 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 16 February 1869 at Nambung, Moore River, Western Australia, died in bush near Nambung while trying to escape from Champion Bay.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 8 years on 2 March 1863 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7984 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755773
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Jesse Evans 79851

M, #7985, b. 1826, d. 17 April 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 17 April 1891 at Guildford, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 April 1891 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 18 December 1862 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer 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. 7985 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited29 Mar 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: 234/1891.
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

Wilson Ella 79861

M, #7986, b. 1838, d. 6 December 1871
Name-Change Wilson Ella 7986 was also known as Wilson Ellar 7986.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 6 December 1871 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart and kidney disease aged 34.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 12 July 1862 at York, Yorkshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7986 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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: 6057/1871.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Eyre 79871

M, #7987, b. 1841, d. 10 May 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 10 May 1874 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Heart Disease.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 11 May 1874 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7987 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [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: 7038/1874.

Francis Fenn 79881

M, #7988, b. 1834
Name-Change Francis Fenn 7988 was also known as Francis Fern 7988.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 22 October 1857 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 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. 7988 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited9 Dec 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 Ferguson 79891

M, #7989, b. 1830, d. 18 April 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 18 April 1902 at York, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 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 boot and shoemaker 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. 7989 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 7 June 1876 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10193 on 7 June 1876.5 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Superintendents Register of Prisoners, 1867 - 1877 (V10)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Edward Fallows 79901

M, #7990, b. 1833, d. 30 July 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 30 July 1864 at at sea died on the voyage.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 8 August 1857 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 July 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 July 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 July 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 1 July 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7990 on 1 July 1864.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

George Flood 79911

M, #7991, b. 1841, d. 5 December 1913

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 5 December 1913 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC CB 93.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 25 May 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 shoemaker 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. 7991 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600209/1913.

John Franklin 79921

M, #7992, b. 1836, d. 22 November 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 22 November 1875 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
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 married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general dealer 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. 7992 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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: 8677/1875.

George Forsyth 79931

M, #7993, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 26 February 1863 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 brushmaker 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. 7993 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Chrysolite on 2 August 1873.1,2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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/…

John Ferguson 79941

M, #7994, b. 1830, d. 12 July 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 12 July 1872 at Convict Depot, Champion Bay, Western Australia, dysentery.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 July 1872 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 25 April 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 married 3 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hammerman 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. 7994 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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: 6280/1872.
  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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16286

George Fraser 79951

M, #7995, b. 1833, d. circa 13 February 1890
Name-Change George Fraser 7995 was also known as George Frazer 7995.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died circa 13 February 1890 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 13 February 1890 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2,5 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 4 July 1862 at Madras, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinetmaker; soldier 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. 7995 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 May 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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. [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: 70/1890.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212688115
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207566873/george-fraser

James Frazier 79961

M, #7996, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 16 July 1862 at Agra, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner 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. 7996 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Teresa on 2 March 1875.1,2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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/…

James Fry 79971

M, #7997, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 15 October 1860 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 miner 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. 7997 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Cleopatra on 17 August 1879.1,2 
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 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 1879 pg 171.

Barnard Gregory 79981

M, #7998, b. 1824
Name-Change Barnard Gregory 7998 was also known as Bernard Gregory 7998. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 11 May 1857 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 gas 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. 7998 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Rangoon per Linda on 8 March 1873.2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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 for Nos 7632-8125 (R28)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Griffiths 79991

M, #7999, b. 1823, d. 17 January 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 17 January 1866 at Guildford Depot, Guildford, Western Australia, hepatitis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 January 1866 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to life on 5 January 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 copperplate printer 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. 7999 on 12 September 1864.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited29 Mar 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-2043249546/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3219/1866.
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

Serafine Galate 80001

M, #8000, b. 1834, d. 27 March 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 27 March 1875 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 years on 2 February 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8000 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8429/1875.