Joseph Green 8011

M, #801, b. 1812
Name-Change Joseph Green 801 was also known as John Hobson 801. 

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BirthHe was born in 1812 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2 
DefactoHe had a relationship with Sarah Tourner circa 1852 at Perth, Western Australia. See citation for birth registration for Mary Anne Green born 1853..3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 22 November 1847 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a publican & cutler on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 801 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2168/1853.

Edward Treasure 8021

M, #802, b. 3 March 1825, d. 27 January 1886

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Edward Treasure 802 (Photo: Vicki Savage)
Parents His parents were Levi Treasure & Elizabeth.2 
BirthHe was born on 3 March 1825 at Stoke St Michael, Somerset, England.1,3,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 10 April 1825 at Stoke St Michael, Somerset, England, His parents were Levi Treasure & Elizabeth.2 
MarrHe married Anna Maria NORRISH on 17 February 1863 at Kojonup, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 27 January 1886 at Kojonup, Western Australia.1,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Kojonup Cemetery, Kojonup, Western Australia.7
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. His occupation was shown as labourer.8 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 28 March 1848 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Stirling Castle, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer.9 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 802 on 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Edward Treasure (himself).10 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited30 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. [S276] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811869588/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1960/1863.
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1886 pg 38.
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14062/1886.
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196663559/…
  8. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  10. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

William Tunmins 8031

M, #803, b. 1811
Name-Change William Tunmins 803 was also known as William Timmins 803.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 3 April 1848 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 803 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited4 Aug 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811869588/view

Peter Diddep 8041

M, #804, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 22 March 1848 at Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinman on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 804 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 Mar 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811870213/view

George Fisher 8051

M, #805, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Croydon, London, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 27 March 1848 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 805 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Swallow with Cath & Honora in April 1857.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited23 Jul 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811870213/view

Charles Meissner 8061

M, #806, b. 1824, d. September 1852
Name-Change Charles Meissner 806 was also known as Charles Miesner 806.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Portland, Dorset, England.1,2 
DeathHe died in September 1852 at Western Australia drowned.1,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 March 1847 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 806 on 14 October 1851.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson

Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."4,5

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811873894/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2032981491/view
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
  5. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 157.

William Robinson 8071

M, #807, b. 1828
Name-Change William Robinson 807 was also known as William MacQuade 807. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1847 at Carnarvon, Gwynedd, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 807 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Jul 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811878238/view

Thomas Jackson 8081

M, #808, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 July 1847 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/30.1,3
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 808 on 14 October 1851.1 
EscapedThomas Jackson 808 escaped from Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 November 1853. He was recaptured 29.11.1853.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 27 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 September 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited26 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811878238/view
  3. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 148R (pdf pg 197).
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 699 (frame 477) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Mason 8091

M, #809, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Stoke Newington, Surrey, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 809 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 Mar 2022

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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. [S93] Defence Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811612990/view

William Edwin Basley 8101

M, #810, b. 1819
Name-Change William Edwin Basley 810 was also known as William Edwin Bazley 810. 
Name-Change William Edwin Basley 810 was also known as William Edwin Bagley 810 also Bazely.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819 at Jersey, Channel Islands.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a post office letter and sentenced to 7 years on 7 May 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1,3 
OccupationRecorded as a draper on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 810 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Referenced on pages 36, 38 and 45 of "A Brand on His Coat."4 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited19 Jun 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811874484/view
  3. [S115] Digital panopticon, online digitalpanopticon.org, https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life
  4. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pages 36, 38 & 45.

Joshua Pickersgill 8111

M, #811, b. 1822, d. 4 May 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Ossett, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 4 May 1897 at 57 Lake Street, Perth, Western Australia, Dysentery.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 5 May 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1849 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clothweaver on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 14 October 1851. Wife Ann & 3 chn at Assetmar Wakefield YKS. They arrived per Palestine.7,8 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 811 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 2 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited13 Jul 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811874484/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1937/1897.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207227921/…
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
  8. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054372153/view

John Ellery 8121

M, #812, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 March 1849 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner or labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 812 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Joseph Evans 813

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited11 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876069/view

William Joseph Evans 8131

M, #813, b. 1824, d. 2 May 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 2 May 1893 at Lake Poorarecup, Cranbrook, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Lake Poorarecup, Cranbrook, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 March 1849 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851. Married Rose Moore 10.5.1855 & 1.1858 Albany. Son of Thomas E & Mary.1,5 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 813 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Ellery 812

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited11 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876069/view
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232718769/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 401/1893.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 913/1856.

Thomas Searle 8141

M, #814, b. 1816
Name-Change Thomas Searle 814 was also known as Thomas Scarle 814.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1816 at Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 2 January 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 814 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJoshua Giffin 489
Bio Notes on Thomas's conviction are attached.

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited11 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876069/view

William Webb 8151

M, #815, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Epping, Essex, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 April 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse trainer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 815 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited17 Feb 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876069/view

William Force 8161

M, #816, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Southampton, Hampshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 1 January 1849 at Southampton, Hampshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 816 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited31 Jan 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876637/view
  3. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 87.

William Lenham 8171

M, #817, b. 1829, d. 7 May 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Islington, London, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 7 May 1852 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, dysentry.1,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 February 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1,4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 817 on 14 October 1851.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Jul 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811877102/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034223268/view
  4. [S115] Digital panopticon, online digitalpanopticon.org, https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life

Thomas Salisbury 8181

M, #818, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of bigamy and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1849 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 818 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Referenced on pages 45-46 of "A Brand on his Coat"

Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3,4 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesBigamy
Last Edited1 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879196/view
  3. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pages 45-46.
  4. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 203.

Henry Chambers 8191

M, #819, b. 1823, d. 6 December 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 6 December 1905 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES DA 175.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of a stack and sentenced to 7 years on 3 March 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr 31.12.1853.4,5 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 819 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited28 Jul 2023

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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: 2431/1905.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 277 (frame 362) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John King 8201

M, #820, b. 1827, d. 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died in 1878 at Western Australia lost at sea.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 3 March 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 820 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited17 Feb 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879196/view

Patrick Connoway 8211

M, #821, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at County Tyrone, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault and sentenced to 7 years on 25 April 1849 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 821 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 25 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited28 Mar 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879196/view

Hans Ogle 8221

M, #822, b. 1819, d. 11 November 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1819 at Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 11 November 1874 at Colonial Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
BurialHe was buried on 12 November 1874 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 24 June 1849 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith & clerk on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 October 1851. Wife Susan of Gorbals; Glascow arrived per Palestine 1853.5,6 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 822 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited13 Jul 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879196/view
  3. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18780
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
  6. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054372153/view

Thomas Green 8231

M, #823, b. 1827, d. 30 November 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 30 November 1860 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Effects of Chloroform (of the Four convicts named Thomas Green with no death details in CWA, this one fits best to the age.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 December 1860 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 10 March 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 823 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in September 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited8 May 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879680/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1593/1860.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

John Booth 8241

M, #824, b. 1825
Name-Change John Booth 824 was also known as John Corston 824. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at London, London, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 13 April 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a harness & collar maker on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 824 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 2 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Jul 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879680/view

Charles Coston 8251

M, #825, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 January 1849 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 825 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 4 March 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 Feb 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811879680/view