Michael Quilkin 81011

M, #8101, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 6 January 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 plasterer 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. 8101 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Port Natal per Sarah Smith on 18 November 1875.1,2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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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/…

Peter Quinn 81021

M, #8102, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to 7 years on 20 December 1861 at Lucknow, India.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. 8102 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Sex CrimeRape
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 Roberts 81031

M, #8103, b. 1829, d. 9 July 1902

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Parents His parents were James Delap Roberts & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 9 July 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 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 sailor 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. 8103 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 October 1888 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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, Death Reg: 2193/1902.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2193/1902.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24751450
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213594798/…

John Redwood 81041

M, #8104, b. 1840, d. 18 November 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 18 November 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 61.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 24 November 1862 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 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. 8104 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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: 2186/1901.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213593899/john-redwood

Thomas Richards 81051

M, #8105, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 6 April 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 8105 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 10 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Macassar on 15 May 1873.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony 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.

Alfred Rose 81061

M, #8106, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence 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 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. 8106 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 9 November 1874.1 

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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.

Charles Richardson 81071

M, #8107, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1861 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8107 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 March 1871 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.

Thomas Ryan 81081

M, #8108, b. 1836
Name-Change Thomas Ryan 8108 was also known as John Smith 8108.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 22 December 1862 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 ostler 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. 8108 on 12 September 1864.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Highlander on 20 February 1874.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
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/…

John Ross 81091

M, #8109, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 30 October 1862 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 carter 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. 8109 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Nightingale on 24 November 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
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.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 4.

Thomas Regan 81101

M, #8110, b. 1839, d. 24 August 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 24 August 1882 at Fremantle, Western Australia, absconded from a work party and was later found drowned near Fremantle bridge.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 5 February 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker 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. 8110 on 12 September 1864.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia on 30 October 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 25.11.1866.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 November 1879 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10315 on 6 October 1881.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 6 October 1881 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.7,8 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1882 pg 143.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11460/1882.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110501950
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Registers of Local Prisoners For Nos 614 - 4185 and 4196 - 6853, 1876 - 1888 (F3 - F4)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112196534

John Ryan 81111

M, #8111, b. 1841, d. 25 June 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 25 June 1881 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 6 October 1862 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 striker 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. 8111 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 September 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 May 1868 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11012/1881.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

John Rose 81121

M, #8112, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 23 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 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. 8112 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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Citations

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

Samuel Robinson 81131

M, #8113, b. 1814
Name-Change Samuel Robinson 8113 was also known as Thomas Coffee 8113.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1863 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hawker 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. 8113 on 12 September 1864.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

David Rogers 81141

M, #8114, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 14 December 1860 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 12 September 1864.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8114 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 13 December 1870 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Fitzroy on 13 January 1874.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398239/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Patrick Rider 81151

M, #8115, b. 1834
Name-Change Patrick Rider 8115 was also known as Patrick Ryder 8115.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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. 8115 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 16 January 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony 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.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 35.

Daniel Roney 81161

M, #8116, b. 1840, d. 21 March 1891
Name-Change Daniel Roney 8116 was also known as Daniel Ogilvie 8116. 
Name-Change Daniel Roney 8116 was also known as Daniel Rooney 8116.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840 at Carlisle, Cumbria, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 March 1891 at Katanning, Western Australia, fell from dray and wheels passed over his chest.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 27 April 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 8116 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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 1891 pg 57.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260749151
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Reilly 81171

M, #8117, b. 1840
Name-Change Charles Reilly 8117 was also known as Charles Reiley 8117.1 

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Charles Reilly 8117 (Photo: Coralee Stokes)
BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 14 years on 20 August 1862 at Madras, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 8117 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 October 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Arson CrimeArson
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.

Jesse Snoxall 81181

M, #8118, b. 1839, d. circa 16 February 1891
Name-Change Jesse Snoxall 8118 was also known as James Snoxhill 8118. 

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire, England.1 
MarrHe married Eliza Leddington in 1877 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
DeathHe died circa 16 February 1891 at Guildford, Western Australia.3 
BurialHe was buried on 16 February 1891 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Streatley, Bedfordshire, England.5 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Streatley, Bedfordshire, England. His occupation was shown as ag labourer.6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1863 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 8118 on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted in 1866 at Western Australia. Attached images are from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/31.7,8,9
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 August 1870 at Western Australia.10 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited28 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, Reg: 4259/1877.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 124/1891. Recorded as James Snoxhill.
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.
  5. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  6. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, pg 60R (pdf pg 815).
  8. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, pg 10R (pdf pg 816).
  9. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, pg 139L (pdf pg 817).
  10. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Odin Simpson 81191

M, #8119, b. 1832, d. 30 September 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 30 September 1879 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, general debility.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 6 April 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 unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8119 on 12 September 1864.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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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.
  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 1879 pg 168.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10279/1879.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Smith 81201

M, #8120, b. 1844
Name-Change William Smith 8120 was also known as William Stewart 8120.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 6 April 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8120 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Hercules on 2 March 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Seeligson 81211

M, #8121, b. 1830, d. 15 January 1906

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Parents His father was Phineas Seeligson.2 
BirthHe was born in 1830 at Poznan, Silesia, Poland.1 
DeathHe died on 15 January 1906 at Perth, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 6 April 1863 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a general dealer 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. 8121 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Hebrew, Israelite, Jew"

Also featured in "Russian Bank Forgers in WA"

Mentioned in "In Search of Fred and Alfred"

The attached bio is compliments of Joanne Hyland and Michelle Urban.6,7,8
Research CWA have the wrong trial place. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited19 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: 100064/1906.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100064/1906.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256542564
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141976298/…
  6. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 14-16, 18, 25, 44, 45, 50, 252.
  7. [S243] "Russian Bank Forgers in WA."
  8. [S179] Dorothy Erickson, "In search of Fred and Alfred", pg 181-193.

William Stuart 81221

M, #8122, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder and sentenced to life on 23 December 1862 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a compositor 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. 8122 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted in 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 August 1885 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted in November 1890 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
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 Symington 81231

M, #8123, b. 1840, d. 3 March 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 3 March 1893 at Perth, Western Australia, cancer of esophagus.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 4 March 1893 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 23 December 1862 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.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. 8123 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
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: 188/1893.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

James Summers 81241

M, #8124, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery of a money order and sentenced to 15 years on 15 December 1862 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a diamond merchant 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. 8124 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 October 1881 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "In Search of Elizabeth."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited24 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. [S49] Janice M Young, In Search of Elizabeth - The History of William and Dianah Roser, pg 102.

George Seymour 81251

M, #8125, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
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 painter 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. 8125 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Cork, Ireland per George Treat on 1 January 1879.1,2 
Research CWA have the wrong trial place. 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 80.