Thomas Leonard 80511

M, #8051, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8051 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 April 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Chalgrove on 9 January 1878.1,2 

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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 1878 pg 77.

William Lee 80521

M, #8052, b. 1826, d. 29 April 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 29 April 1896 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 April 1896 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 March 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children 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. 8052 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18710
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 866/1896.

Henry Lennon 80531

M, #8053, b. 1825, d. 18 June 1883
Name-Change Henry Lennon 8053 was also known as Henry Lennard 8053.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 18 June 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 18 June 1883 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1862 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 12 September 1864.1,4 
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. 8053 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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: 11865/1883. Recorded as Henry Lennard.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19055
  4. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397903/view

John Lennon 80541

M, #8054, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 30 October 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a diver; marine storekeeper on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8054 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Bridgetown on 11 January 1872.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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.

Henry Leeson 80551

M, #8055, b. 1844
Name-Change Henry Leeson 8055 was also known as Henry Devonport 8055. 
Name-Change Henry Leeson 8055 was also known as Henry Thompson 8055.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 13 April 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 bricklayer 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. 8055 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Macedon on 28 February 1882.1,2 

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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 1882 pg 60.

Henry George Lockyer 80561

M, #8056, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 23 April 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant 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. 8056 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1866 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England on 1 May 1872.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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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.

Michael Lundy 80571

M, #8057, b. 1837, d. 15 July 1914

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 15 July 1914 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 15 July 1914 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 14 years on 26 March 1863 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 farm 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. 8057 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=3151
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900051/1914.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211764353

William Larmour 80581

M, #8058, b. 1840, d. 14 October 1932

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William Lamour 8058 (Photo: SROWA Con 4173/1)
Parents His parents were William Larmour & Jane Develin.2 
BirthHe was born in 1840 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 14 October 1932 at Claremont, Western Australia, aged 82.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 20 August 1862 at Madras, India. 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; 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. 8058 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 September 1885 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 101601/1932.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101601/1932.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 39.

Benjamin Longstaff 80591

M, #8059, b. 1838, d. 30 March 1899

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Benjamin Longstaff 8059 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/2)
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 30 March 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 59.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 31 March 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 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 unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wireworker 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. 8059 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 June 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1593/1899. Recorded as Benjamin Longstaffe.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 40.

Robert Alex Maggess 80601

M, #8060, b. 1834, d. 9 June 1915
Name-Change Robert Alex Maggess 8060 was also known as Robert Maggs 8060.1 

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Parents His father was George Maggs.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1915 at Perth, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 10 June 1915 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coins and sentenced to 15 years on 13 August 1860 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 12 September 1864. Married Mary Garvey.1 
OccupationRecorded as a omnibus proprietor 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. 8060 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 August 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
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: 100350/1915.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100350/1915. Recorded as Robert Maggs.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81000283
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207567639/robert-maggs

Michael Murray 80611

M, #8061, b. 1841, d. 26 July 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 26 July 1882 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 11 December 1862 at Chester, Cheshire, 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 widower 2 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 8061 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1868 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.
  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 1882 pg 126.
  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: 11362/1882.

Benjamin Marsden 80621

M, #8062, b. 1840, d. 17 May 1919

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 17 May 1919 at Lion Mill, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 124.2 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to 15 years on 28 March 1863 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 8062 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 September 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
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. [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: 6100036/1919.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/207324290

Henry George Moore 80631

M, #8063, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 years on 18 March 1863 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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. 8063 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 May 1877 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.

George Moore 80641

M, #8064, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1863 at Dorchester, Dorset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a house painter 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. 8064 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Vigilant on 16 January 1874.1,2 

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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.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Frederick Meek 80651

M, #8065, b. 1839, d. 1 June 1910
Name-Change Frederick Meek 8065 was also known as Frederick Meeks 8065. 
Name-Change Frederick Meek 8065 was also known as Mick Meek 8065.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Gloucestershire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 1 June 1910 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 June 1910 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 July 1862 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8065 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900031/1910. Recorded as Frederick Meeks.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210928385
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=29177

Robert Morgan 80661

M, #8066, b. 1835, d. 2 April 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 2 April 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, morbus cordis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 15 December 1862 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 driller 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. 8066 on 12 September 1864.1 

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Violent CrimeMurder
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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: 2813/1865.

James McCue 80671

M, #8067, b. 1836, d. 18 August 1908

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Parents His parents were James Brason & Mary Mccue.2 
BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 18 August 1908 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 210.3 
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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 8067 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 December 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600103/1908.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600103/1908.

Patrick Mullaney 80681

M, #8068, b. 1821, d. 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died in 1890 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 11 March 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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. 8068 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 March 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 409/1890.

James Millington 80691

M, #8069, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 6 October 1862 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 8069 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10067 on 5 July 1872.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a vessel and sentenced to 5 years on 5 July 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1875 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 July 1878 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Zodiac on 26 May 1882.1,4 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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. [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/65934362
  4. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1882 pg 84.

John McDonald 80701

M, #8070, b. 1836
Name-Change John McDonald 8070 was also known as James McDonald 8070. 

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John McDonald 8070 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 28 January 1863 at Wigan, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sheet iron polisher 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. 8070 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10500 on 12 October 1896.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 5 years on 12 October 1896 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1900 at Western Australia.2 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."4 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited1 Jul 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 Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3100703
  4. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 44.

Andrew McPherson 80711

M, #8071, b. 1833, d. 6 December 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 6 December 1878 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, serious apoplexy.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 6 December 1878 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 11 May 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watchcase maker 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. 8071 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9948/1878.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Morris 80721

M, #8072, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 11 May 1863 at Manchester, 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 gentleman's servant on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8072 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 1 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Hastings on 30 January 1871.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

Henry Marriott 80731

M, #8073, b. 1828, d. 30 June 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 30 June 1872 at Slab Hut Gully, Kojonup, Western Australia, found dead on road between Kojonup and Albany murdered by Peter McKean 4160.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 20 years on 8 December 1862 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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. 8073 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Frankland to the Stirlings"

He is also mentioned in "Legal Executions."5,6 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited8 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6285/1872.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114442354
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232678214/…
  5. [S205] Maxine Laurie, Frankland to the Stirlings : a history of the Cranbrook Shire, pg 16-17.
  6. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 23.

Edward William Morris 80741

M, #8074, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 10 March 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 broker; storekeeper 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. 8074 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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 Mason 80751

M, #8075, b. 1843
Name-Change John Mason 8075 was also known as Frederick Mason 8075. 
Name-Change John Mason 8075 was also known as Frederick May 8075.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 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 brass finisher 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. 8075 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "In Search of Fred and Alfred."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited3 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. [S179] Dorothy Erickson, "In search of Fred and Alfred", pg 181-193.