John Birch 82011

M, #8201, b. 1831, d. 25 October 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 25 October 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 75.4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 27 July 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, England.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 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8201 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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. [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: 1944/1899.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33184826

William Brannan 82021

M, #8202, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 15 July 1863 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8202 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Bugg 82031

M, #8203, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 18 December 1863 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.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. 8203 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 January 1885 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Jonathon Brierley 82041

M, #8204, b. 1835, d. 3 May 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 3 May 1888 at York, Western Australia, died in hospital aged 55.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence 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 married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker 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. 8204 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 April 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited6 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, Reg: 343/1888.
  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.

Simeon Blewitt 82051

M, #8205, b. 1832, d. 15 May 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 15 May 1902 at East Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. PRES MON E 84.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 20 July 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 bridle bitmaker 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. 8205 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 October 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1079/1902.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Joseph Bunney 82061

M, #8206, b. 1839, d. 4 September 1935

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Warwickshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 4 September 1935 at Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, aged 95.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG HA 505.4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 15 July 1863 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a silk manufacturer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 8206 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Street 8420
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited9 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101535/1935.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32907567
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202299104/joseph-bunney

John Bates 82071

M, #8207, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 11 July 1863 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker 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. 8207 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 April 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Beeton 82081

M, #8208, b. 1839, d. 23 January 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 23 January 1869 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 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. 8208 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
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: 4141/1869.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Baker 82091

M, #8209, b. 1844
Name-Change William Baker 8209 was also known as William Barker 8209.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 8209 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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.

William Barnes 82101

M, #8210, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 5 December 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 8210 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in 1879 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 4 January 1879.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 16.

James Booth 82111

M, #8211, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 semi-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. 8211 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 September 1868 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 The Clarence on 18 December 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Baker 82121

M, #8212, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 collier on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 8212 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
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.

Robert Belcher 82131

M, #8213, b. 1842
Name-Change Robert Belcher 8213 was also known as James Lacey 8213. 

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BirthHe was born in 1842 at London, London, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 30 November 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 shopman 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. 8213 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 January 1874 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 December 1885 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10373 on 9 July 1886.3 
ConvictedConvicted of shopbreaking and sentenced to 5 years on 9 July 1886 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3766901

Charles Barber 82141

M, #8214, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 14 October 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a barber 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. 8214 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 13 October 1871 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Sydney per South Australian on 19 March 1892.1,3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1892 pg 53.

William John Bullock 82151

M, #8215, b. 1843, d. 21 April 1920
Name-Change William John Bullock 8215 was also known as John Bullock 8215. 

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 21 April 1920 at Narrogin, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Narrogin Cemetery, Narrogin, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 8 years on 6 August 1863 at Wells, Somerset, England.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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8215 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA looks to have mixed his son's death up with him. 1896 is wrong. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210189078
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6700013/1920. Recorded as John Bullock.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196265980/…

Charles Beere 82161

M, #8216, b. 1842, d. 24 January 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 24 January 1883 at Williams, Western Australia, crushed under his wagon.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 2 December 1863 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8216 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "To The Golden Land"

also mentioned in "Exploration Eastward..."5,6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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 1883 pg 31, 47.
  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: 11994/1883. Recorded as Charles Burl.
  5. [S169] Peter J Bridge, To The Golden Land Exploration to the Eastward 1869-1896, pg 32-40, 609.
  6. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 422-483, 508.

William Thomas Bartlett 82171

M, #8217, b. 1831, d. 6 May 1869
Name-Change William Thomas Bartlett 8217 was also known as Thomas Bartlett 8217.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 6 May 1869 at Albany Convict Hospital, Albany, Western Australia, dysentery.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted murder of his wife and sentenced to life on 27 February 1864 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8217 on 10 August 1865.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
Last Edited30 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4320/1869.
  4. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 6
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200577989/…

Absalon Bickley 82181

M, #8218, b. 1842, d. 13 March 1916
Name-Change Absalon Bickley 8218 was also known as Abraham Bickley 8218.1 

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Absolon Bickley 8218 (Photo: zaknichp)
Parents His parents were Absalom Bickley & Sarah Hall.2 
BirthHe was born in 1842 at Nottinghamshire, England.1,3 
MarrHe married Mary Cooper nee Brandis in 1877 at Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 13 March 1916 at South Bunbury, Western Australia.1,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Bunbury Cemetery, Bunbury, Western Australia.7
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.3 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. His occupation was shown as trimmer.8 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 20 July 1863 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a trimmer on 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8218 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 Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 August 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited3 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6600029/1916.
  3. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4356/1877.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600029/1916.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157547773
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228921034/…
  8. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Edward Brown 82191

M, #8219, b. 1838, d. 22 July 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
MarrHe married Fanny Piggott on 12 May 1880 at Albany, Western Australia.2 
DeathHe died on 22 July 1888 at Eticup, Western Australia, committed suicide with strychnine.3,4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.7 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 15 years on 6 September 1862 at Quebec, Quebec, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter; sawyer; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 10 August 1865.8 
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. 8219 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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: 4885/1880.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 137.
  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: 483/1888.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260509385
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192143406/edward-brown
  8. [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/…

Walter Bearder 82201

M, #8220, b. 1833
Name-Change Walter Bearder 8220 was also known as Jem Bearder 8220.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Yorkshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1863 at Derby, Derbyshire, 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 locksmith on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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. 8220 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 June 1882 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Macedon on 15 July 1882.1,2 

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

Henry Blondin 82211

M, #8221, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 4 April 1863 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8221 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1878 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Rob Roy as ships steward on 24 April 1878.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Buttery 82221

M, #8222, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 8 December 1862 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8222 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 February 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.

James Boylan 82231

M, #8223, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 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 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 8223 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Highlander on 20 February 1874.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Blackburn 82241

M, #8224, b. 1833, d. 18 January 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1881 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 26 October 1863 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 ship's steward 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. 8224 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212143072
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10782/1881.

Walter Brock 82251

M, #8225, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 8 June 1863 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 sailor 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. 8225 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 September 1869 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 December 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database 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.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…