Joseph Mack 80761

M, #8076, b. 1837, d. 24 September 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 24 September 1880 at Quorling, Western Australia, involved in double murder and suicide.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 6 January 1863 at Norwich, Norfolk, 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 groom 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. 8076 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 157.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65960747
  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: 10645/1880.

John McClenn 80771

M, #8077, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1861 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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. 8077 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 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 Montgomery 80781

M, #8078, b. 1839, d. 2 May 1901

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Parents His parents were William Montgomery & Sarah.2 
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 2 May 1901 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 3 May 1901 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 29 November 1862 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8078 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."5 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1223/1901.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1223/1901.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18384
  5. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 31.

George Murray 80791

M, #8079, b. 1813

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 2 March 1863 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8079 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

Henry Mount 80801

M, #8080, b. 1834
Name-Change Henry Mount 8080 was also known as Henry Mountjoy 8080. 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 17 March 1862 at Newington, Surrey, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8080 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 13 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Robert Morrison on 24 October 1872.1 
AccompliceHenry Ware 7307
Bio Mentioned in "Exploration Eastwards ..."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited12 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. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 289, 316, 392, 519.

John McDonald 80811

M, #8081, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 30 December 1862 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 miner; 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. 8081 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 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.

James McQuinn 80821

M, #8082, b. 1836, d. 11 April 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 11 April 1878 at Perth, Western Australia, phthisis; laryngitis.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 12 April 1878 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1862 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 8082 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9692/1878.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John McLaughlan 80831

M, #8083, b. 1841, d. 9 February 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 9 February 1877 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, hepatitis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 7 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith 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. 8083 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted and sentenced to 3 years on 2 December 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 May 1875 at Western Australia.6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1877 pg 23.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9137/1877. Recorded as John McLoughlan.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Superintendents Register of Prisoners, 1867 - 1877 (V10)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Thomas Matthews 80841

M, #8084, b. 1834

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Thomas Matthews 8084 (Photo: SA Prison Registers)
BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 March 1863 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8084 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 24 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Macedon on 30 September 1881.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 5 years on 8 April 1896 at Adelaide, South Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S122] SA Prison Registers, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Robert McGee 80851

M, #8085, b. 1833
Name-Change Robert McGee 8085 was also known as Robert McGhee 8085.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 April 1863 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, 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 linen weaver 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. 8085 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 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 Murray 80861

M, #8086, b. 1839, d. 6 April 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 6 April 1865 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 7 April 1865 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 17 April 1863 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8086 on 12 September 1864.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 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: 2803/1865.
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Matthew McGinnes 80871

M, #8087, b. 1832, d. 28 November 1880
Name-Change Matthew McGinnes 8087 was also known as Matthew McGuiness 8087.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 28 November 1880 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, debility; morbus cordis.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 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. 8087 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 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 1880 pg 193.
  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: 10750/1880. Recorded as Matthew McGuinness.

David Marshall 80881

M, #8088, b. 1838, d. 20 March 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1838 at Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 20 March 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia, drowned when a dingy was swamped near North Fremantle Bridge.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 8 December 1862 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 mason; stonecutter 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. 8088 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 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: 3438/1867.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3754741
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206245406/…

John McVey 80891

M, #8089, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 24 April 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8089 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 October 1874 at Western Australia.1,2 
LeftHe left the colony for Madras per Northern Monarch on 8 November 1882.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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 193.

Nicholas Melluish 80901

M, #8090, b. 1828, d. 5 November 1897
Name-Change Nicholas Melluish 8090 was also known as Nicholas Mellhuish 8090.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 5 November 1897 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 10 years on 6 February 1863 at Guernsey, Channel Islands.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8090 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66701274
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1174/1897. Recorded as Nicholas Melnish.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206352544/…

William Merchant 80911

M, #8091, b. 1837, d. 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died in 1886 at In the Bush, Esperance, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 19 May 1861 at Meean Meer, India.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 illiterate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8091 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited18 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: 172/1887.

Patrick Maher 80921

M, #8092, b. 1839, d. 1 August 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 1 August 1864 at at sea died on voyage.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to his superior officer (court martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 30 December 1861 at Umbullah, Bengal, India. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 July 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 July 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker; soldier on 1 July 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 1 July 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8092 on 1 July 1864.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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/…

William Newall 80931

M, #8093, b. 1823, d. 1 December 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 1 December 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 December 1883 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 13 April 1863 at Liverpool, 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 married 6 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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. 8093 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12145/1883.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=19070

Thomas Neesham 80941

M, #8094, b. 1822, d. 22 October 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 22 October 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 11 December 1860 at Liverpool, 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 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. 8094 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 August 1885 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited8 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 1935/1899.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33184826
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207428351/…

William Robert Norrie 80951

M, #8095, b. 1841, d. 5 September 1917

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Parents His parents were John Norrie & Elizabeth Shand.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,3 
DeathHe died on 5 September 1917 at Claremont, Western Australia.4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. PRES CA 180.7,4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 12 January 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 8095 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited5 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600192/1917.
  3. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=863285
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27310587
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600192/1917. Recorded as William Devenport Norrie.
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213618197/…

Neil O'Donnell 80961

M, #8096, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 3 December 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 8096 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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.

Thomas O'Rourke 80971

M, #8097, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8097 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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.

John Paynter 80981

M, #8098, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 24 November 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 hawker 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. 8098 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 August 1871 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
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

William Parrott 80991

M, #8099, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 28 March 1863 at Chester, Cheshire, 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. 8099 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 July 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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 Potter 81001

M, #8100, b. 1830, d. 6 November 1896
Name-Change George Potter 8100 was also known as Henry Potter 8100. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 6 November 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 7 November 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 20 years on 21 March 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 gardener 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. 8100 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 March 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Robert Quin ..."5 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81330066
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1667/1896. Recorded as Henry Potter.
  5. [S218] Rod Quin, Robert Quin : a Western Australian Story, 42, 44.