William Hughes 80261

M, #8026, b. 1826, d. 13 February 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 13 February 1897 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide of his wife and sentenced to life on 10 February 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8026 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited10 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: 818/1897.

Donald Hassock 80271

M, #8027, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 21 years on 12 October 1858 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8027 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Cupid on 2 December 1879.1,2 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."3 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited25 Nov 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 1880 pg 7.
  3. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 296.

David Hadden 80281

M, #8028, b. 1829, d. 13 April 1899
Name-Change David Hadden 8028 was also known as David Haddon 8028.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 13 April 1899 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, died from shock due to perforation of intestine of impacted gall stone.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8028 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 June 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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. [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: 864/1899.

William Hemming 80291

M, #8029, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 5 years on 31 March 1862 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8029 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 January 1866 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 Otway on 25 December 1878.1,2 
AccompliceSamuel Scott 7262
AccompliceThomas Humphrey Scott 7263
Research CWA has him leaving on a different ship. Typo? 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Hearne 80301

M, #8030, b. 1830, d. 17 January 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 17 January 1881 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8030 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict 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. [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 1881 pg 15.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10787/1881. Recorded as Henry Hearner.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Johnson 80311

M, #8031, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 15 years on 15 December 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8031 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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 Jenkins 80321

M, #8032, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 2 February 1863 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 boot and 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8032 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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.

Joseph Jones 80331

M, #8033, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 1862 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Flags & crown right arm, star, crown, flags & mermaid left arm, anchor left hand, D left side on 12 September 1864.2 
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. 8033 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 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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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
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. [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/…

Robert Johnson 80341

M, #8034, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840 at Hebburn, Durham, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop & warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 3 March 1863 at Durham, Durham, England.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8034 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited25 Nov 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. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 297.

David Jones 80351

M, #8035, b. 1832, d. 17 July 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1872 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, epilepsy and paralysis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 14 years on 2 December 1861 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 labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8035 on 12 September 1864.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of melancholia on 10 November 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the linvalid depot 28.12.1866.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in May 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 20.06.1868.5 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited29 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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6267/1872.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

Joseph Jones 80361

M, #8036, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 13 December 1862 at Exeter, Devon, 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. 8036 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in December 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

Robert Jones 80371

M, #8037, b. 1836, d. 6 September 1896

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Parents His father was William Jones.2 
BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 6 September 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Cancer.3,4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried on 7 September 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen property and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 
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. 8037 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1866 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
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1571/1896.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1571/1896.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66534730

Thomas Johnson 80381

M, #8038, b. 1836, d. 19 February 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 19 February 1889 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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. 8038 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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 1889 pg 38.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Johnston 80391

M, #8039, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 May 1863 at Preston, Lancashire, 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. 8039 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Jones 80401

M, #8040, b. 1836
Name-Change William Jones 8040 was also known as William Mahoney 8040.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8040 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10218 on 3 October 1877.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 3 October 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited9 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/106305838

George Jones 80411

M, #8041, b. 1829, d. 9 June 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1876 at York, Western Australia.2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 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 married 1 child 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8041 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited8 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8932/1876.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1876 pg 63.
  6. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Thomas Jarrett 80421

M, #8042, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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. 8042 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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.

William Johnson 80431

M, #8043, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 waterman 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. 8043 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
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.

Henry Jackson 80441

M, #8044, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 23 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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 8044 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Johnson 80451

M, #8045, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 19 February 1862 at Appleby, Cumbria, 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 flax dresser 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. 8045 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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.

Charles Jones 80461

M, #8046, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 27 March 1863 at Devizes, Wiltshire, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8046 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England on 17 January 1874.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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.

Charles Kembell 80471

M, #8047, b. 1832
Name-Change Charles Kembell 8047 was also known as Charles Kemble 8047. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 24 November 1862 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 8047 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1879 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of aiding & abetting warehouse breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 12 January 1880 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10289 on 12 January 1880.2 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per SS Macedon with Free Paron on 8 October 1882.2,4,5 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
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. [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/2982428/724574
  4. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1882 pg 167.

Edward Knapton 80481

M, #8048, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 6 April 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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. 8048 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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.

Patrick Kelly 80491

M, #8049, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 12 January 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a lithographic printer 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. 8049 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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 Lowe 80501

M, #8050, b. 1819, d. 24 April 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 24 April 1885 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, effects of paralysis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 24 April 1885 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of a coin mould and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 painter 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. 8050 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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: 13127/1885.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76207075
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…