Stephen Gay 80011

M, #8001, b. 1835, d. 30 December 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 30 December 1873 at Fremantle, Western Australia, killed by rock fall at the jetty quarry.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 15 December 1862 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8001 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 6885/1874.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65962229

George Griffiths 80021

M, #8002, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 years on 7 January 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8002 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Bootenal and Beyond."2 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited19 Feb 2024

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. [S102] Noel Sievewright, Bootenal and Beyond: Stories of the Auld, Bunter, Sievewright and other families in the Mid-West of WA, pg 93.

Gilbert Grierson 80031

M, #8003, b. 1836, d. 25 May 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1877 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 May 1877 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 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 Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8003 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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: 9279/1877.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18875

John Garner 80041

M, #8004, b. 1814, d. 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died in 1894 at Minninup, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 12 March 1863 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8004 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 November 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited10 Feb 2024

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: 755/1894.

James Grey 80051

M, #8005, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8005 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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.

Joseph Godwin 80061

M, #8006, b. 1840, d. 8 January 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 8 January 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 9 January 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 8 April 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8006 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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: 1204/1896.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Grant 80071

M, #8007, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 26 February 1863 at Oakham, Rutland, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a joiner; cabinetmaker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8007 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat"

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 220.

George Gilbert 80081

M, #8008, b. 1820, d. 15 December 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 15 December 1882 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 9 April 1863 at Petworth, West Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8008 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 11618/1882.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Henry Griffiths 80091

M, #8009, b. 1824, d. 5 April 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 5 April 1873 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, morbus cordis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 14 years on 23 March 1863 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8009 on 12 September 1864.1,5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 6550/1873.
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398621/view

William Greenhow 80101

M, #8010, b. 1827, d. 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died in 1895 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 July 1862 at Appleby, Cumbria, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8010 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 19/1895.

Patrick Gibbons 80111

M, #8011, b. 1838, d. 13 December 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 13 December 1890 at Maywood, York, Western Australia, died by falling out of a cart and crushed under the wheel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 18 July 1862 at Benares, India.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8011 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 January 1880 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson

He is mentioned in "The Brand on his Coat"

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.6,7

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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 1890 pg 211.
  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/67200178
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
  7. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 205-9.

John Holt 80121

M, #8012, b. 1832, d. 16 December 1904
Name-Change John Holt 8012 was also known as Jarvis Hoult 8012. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 16 December 1904 at Marrickville, New South Wales.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 24 November 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pianoforte maker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8012 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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. [S77] NSW BDM, online familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?4, Death Reg 13736/1904 as Jarvis Hoult.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14643402

John Haphey 80131

M, #8013, b. 1815, d. 20 December 1871
Name-Change John Haphey 8013 was also known as John Hoey 8013.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 20 December 1871 at Upper Irwin, Western Australia, found dead close to the road.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years 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 Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cook 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8013 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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: 6122/1872.
  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=16283

James Hurley 80141

M, #8014, b. 1840, d. 31 May 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 31 May 1884 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia.2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Serpentine Cemetery, Serpentine, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8014 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited24 Apr 2024

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 1884 pg 100.
  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: 12491/1884.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76215829
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184237731/james-hurley

Martin Harper 80151

M, #8015, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 8 January 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 6 children as at 12 September 1864.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8015 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftMartin Harper 8015 left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 13 February 1877.1,3 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398239/view
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1877 pg 66.

Alfred Haybittle 80161

M, #8016, b. 1820, d. 27 June 1865
Name-Change Alfred Haybittle 8016 was also known as Thomas Miller 8016. 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 27 June 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 5 March 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8016 on 12 September 1864.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 2869/1865.

John Hicks 80171

M, #8017, b. 1834, d. November 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died in November 1876 at Phillips River, Western Australia, found dead.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm hand 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8017 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 9112/1876.

John Hodgson 80181

M, #8018, b. 1818, d. 17 April 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died on 17 April 1872 at Bunbury, Western Australia, accidently killed.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8018 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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: 6203/1872.

Henry Harding 80191

M, #8019, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8019 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHenry Harding 8019 left the colony for N.S.W. per Grand Duchess on 17 June 1873.1,2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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 Hughes 80201

M, #8020, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1863 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8020 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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 Horseby 80211

M, #8021, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1863 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a basketmaker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8021 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftCharles Horseby 8021 left the colony for Tasmania per Islander on 13 May 1876.1,2 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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 Hands 80221

M, #8022, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 1 April 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a commercial traveller 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8022 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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 Hill 80231

M, #8023, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8023 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 December 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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 Hughes 80241

M, #8024, b. 1822, d. 9 March 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 9 March 1867 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 January 1863 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8024 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Last Edited17 Feb 2024

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-2043727432/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: 3436/1867.

James Hall 80251

M, #8025, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 6 January 1863 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 3 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horsebreaker; groom 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8025 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1892 but we can find no sources to support that. 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited10 Feb 2024

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.