Henry Simpson 81261

M, #8126, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 30 March 1863 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jockey 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. 8126 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.2

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  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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Thomas Smith 81271

M, #8127, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1863 at Oakham, Rutland, 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 carpenter 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. 8127 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 February 1877 at Western Australia.1,2 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Magne on 27 August 1877.1 

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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 130.

John Smith 81281

M, #8128, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 7 April 1863 at Wells, Somerset, 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 hawker 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. 8128 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 May 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Sinclair 81291

M, #8129, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1857 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 clerk on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8129 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1866 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 31 December 1866 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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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/…

John Saunders 81301

M, #8130, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 9 January 1863 at Ipswich, Suffolk, 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 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. 8130 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Aaron Sharpe 81311

M, #8131, b. 1841, d. 5 January 1913
Name-Change Aaron Sharpe 8131 was also known as Aaron Sharp 8131.1 

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Parents His parents were Charles Sharpe & Unknown Sulton.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 5 January 1913 at Fremantle, Western Australia, found dead in his bed.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 12 January 1863 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8131 on 12 September 1864.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of mania on 16 January 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 09.02.1866.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1885 at Western Australia.1 

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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: 2700008/1913.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700008/1913. Recorded as Aarons Sharpe.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26864079
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213400104/aaron-sharpe
  6. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view

Walter Scott 81321

M, #8132, b. 1832
Name-Change Walter Scott 8132 was also known as John Ellis 8132.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
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 unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gunsmith 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. 8132 on 12 September 1864.1 

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  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 Smith 81331

M, #8133, b. 1842
Name-Change Thomas Smith 8133 was also known as Walter Simpson 8133.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 10 December 1862 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a puddler 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. 8133 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."2 

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  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. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 19.

Mark Smith 81341

M, #8134, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 12 January 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8134 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 11 January 1871 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 April 1871 at Western Australia.2 

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  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/…

Thomas Skirving 81351

M, #8135, b. 1818, d. 31 January 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 31 January 1884 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, cancer of throat and tongue.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 16 March 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a chimney sweep on 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8135 on 12 September 1864.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 August 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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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 1884 pg 24.
  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: 12284/1884.

James Scott 81361

M, #8136, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 10 September 1861 at Perth, Perthshire, 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 weaver 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. 8136 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Anthony Sime 81371

M, #8137, b. 1816, d. 30 April 1886
Name-Change Anthony Sime 8137 was also known as Anthony Syme 8137.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1816 at Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 30 April 1886 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, general decay; ulcer on leg.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 15 September 1862 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 widower 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a joiner; boat builder 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. 8137 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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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 1886 pg 77.
  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: 13639/1886. Recorded as Anthony Syme.

Charles Thompson 81381

M, #8138, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault to rob 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8138 on 12 September 1864.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Signal on 14 October 1880.1,2 

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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 1881 pg 8.

Daniel Turney 81391

M, #8139, b. 1832
Name-Change Daniel Turney 8139 was also known as Daniel Tunney 8139.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Middlesex, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 5 January 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 wireworker 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. 8139 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Thomas Trembath 81401

M, #8140, b. 1844, d. 24 November 1908
Name-Change Henry Thomas Trembath 8140 was also known as Thomas Henry Trembath 8140.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844 at Cornwall, England.1 
DeathHe died on 24 November 1908 at Christchurch, New Zealand.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 8 years on 18 March 1863 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8140 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 May 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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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. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=2146

Levi Taylor 81411

M, #8141, b. 1844, d. 28 June 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
DeathHe died on 28 June 1902 at Guildford, Western Australia, chronic nephritis and syncope.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 29 June 1902 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 21 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a frunace man 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. 8141 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 June 1895 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2746/1902.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24749065
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

Christopher Thompson 81431

M, #8143, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 21 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cotton waste dealer 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. 8143 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited11 Feb 2024

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  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 Taylor 81441

M, #8144, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 26 February 1863 at Oakham, Rutland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 8144 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 January 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Nubia on 27 May 1874.2 
Research CWA has him dying in 1918. No sources found that would tie this man to that death. 

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Last Edited2 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. [S160] South Australia Police Gazettes 1862-1947, online Ancestry.com, 3.8.1874 pg 88
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

John Thompson 81451

M, #8145, b. 1825
Name-Change John Thompson 8145 was also known as George Hall 8145.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of being at large before expiry of his sentence and sentenced to 12 years on 3 December 1857 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 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. 8145 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1864 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 20 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10230 on 6 March 1878.2 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 5 years on 6 March 1878 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1878 g 44.

Joseph Thompson 81461

M, #8146, b. 1833
Name-Change Joseph Thompson 8146 was also known as Joseph Thomson 8146.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 16 December 1861 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 cattle drover 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. 8146 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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.

William Thompson 81471

M, #8147, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 15 years on 23 April 1861 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 1 July 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 1 July 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 July 1864.1 
TransportedWas to be transported to WA on the Merchantman II but was landed back at at Portland, Dorset, England, on on 1 July 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8147 on 1 July 1864.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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 Walters 81481

M, #8148, b. 1837
Name-Change Thomas Walters 8148 was also known as Thomas Blazes 8148.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 12 May 1862 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 1864.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 12 September 1864.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Merchantman II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 12 September 1864. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8148 on 12 September 1864.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397140/view

George Wilson 81491

M, #8149, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 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 ship's steward 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. 8149 on 12 September 1864.1 
LeftGeorge Wilson 8149 absconded from the York district in November 1872.2,3 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited12 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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  3. [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/…

James Wadden 81501

M, #8150, b. 1833, d. 31 May 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 31 May 1866 at Guildford Depot, Guildford, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 31 May 1866 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 5 January 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 12 September 1864.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 12 September 1864.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hairdresser 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. 8150 on 12 September 1864.1 

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ShipMerchantman II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited29 Mar 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3220/1866.
  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. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.