John Anderson 81911

M, #8191, b. 1838, d. 12 May 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 12 May 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 years on 5 October 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8191 on 10 August 1865.1 
Bio Mentioned in "With Convicts to Australia ..". This is an excerpt "At 9pm on 15th the temperature in the prison was 84 degrees, and an hour later there was a disturbance and John Anderson was found insensible in his hammock with a severe wound on his forehead."6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited29 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  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. [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: 3214/1866.
  6. [S253] Michael Dumbleton, "With Convicts to Australia in 1865", pg 49.

Thomas Adams 81921

M, #8192, b. 1835, d. 23 October 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 23 October 1872 at Guildford Depot, Guildford, Western Australia, he died resisting arrest due to drunkenness.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 25 October 1872 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 10 August 1863 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater; labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8192 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited24 Jun 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: 6429/1872.
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256612508
  5. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

James Anderson 81931

M, #8193, b. 1834
Name-Change James Anderson 8193 was also known as Mark Price 8193.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 12 years on 25 July 1863 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Scar on forehead, D left breast on 10 August 1865.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8193 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Abrahart 81941

M, #8194, b. 1841, d. 11 June 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 11 June 1868 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Bronchitis; Phthisis.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 12 June 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 15 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8194 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 August 1865.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited29 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3922/1868.

Thomas Allen 81951

M, #8195, b. 1841, d. 18 April 1881
Name-Change Thomas Allen 8195 was also known as Thomas Allan 8195. 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 18 April 1881 at Down Farm, York, Western Australia, fell off a stool and died; heart disease.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 20 July 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8195 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 July 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone ..."6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited29 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: 10882/1881. Recorded as Thos Allan.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1881 pg 71.
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148584491
  6. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 191.

James Alexander 81961

M, #8196, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 28 September 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8196 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited2 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.

Charles Adshead 81971

M, #8197, b. 1838
Name-Change Charles Adshead 8197 was also known as Charles Aldshead 8197.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 11 May 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8197 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10122 on 7 January 1874.2 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 1878 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 March 1884 at Western Australia.2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114441702

John Allen 81981

M, #8198, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
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 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8198 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited24 Jun 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 Brown 81991

M, #8199, b. 1831, d. 4 July 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 4 July 1884 at York, Western Australia, Can't find any sources to support this death in CWA.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of counterfeiting equipment and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brushmaker on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8199 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 December 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited4 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.

Francis Henry Barrett 82001

M, #8200, b. 1842, d. 21 December 1880
Name-Change Francis Henry Barrett 8200 was also known as John Brown 8200.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 21 December 1880 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, lupus aged 38.1,2,3,4,5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 11 December 1862 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8200 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited2 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 209.
  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. [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: 10758/1880.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65959759