John Bassett 82261

M, #8226, b. 1844

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 28 December 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 grinder 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. 8226 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited2 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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.

Henry Conderot 82271

M, #8227, b. 1829

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 September 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a merchant 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. 8227 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited2 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

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

George Carlos 82281

M, #8228, b. 1843

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of scuttling a ship and sentenced to 10 years on 1 February 1864 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 seaman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8228 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Tasmania per Waterwitch on 10 June 1876.1,2 
Bio There is a story about him in "Shades of the Past."3 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesScuttling a Vessel
Last Edited24 Jun 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 88, 92.
  3. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 158-165.

Frederick Coe 82291

M, #8229, b. 1843

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1864 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 labourer; soldier 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. 8229 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited2 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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.

Joseph Henry Chappel 82301

M, #8230, b. 1838, d. 27 June 1903

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 27 June 1903 at Leederville, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES CA 128.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 18 July 1863 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8230 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1879 at Western Australia.1,5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 August 1884 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceDavid Evans 8258
AccompliceJohn James 8319

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited9 Oct 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 1455/1903.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24827268
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Cooper 82311

M, #8231, b. 1840

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 5 December 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 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. 8231 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 December 1878 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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.

Henry Cowley 82321

M, #8232, b. 1819, d. 28 October 1865

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 28 October 1865 at Guildford, Western Australia, pneumonia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 28 October 1865 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to 15 years on 11 July 1860 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 5 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a policeman 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. 8232 on 10 August 1865.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 3000/1865.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 8191-8475 (R30)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

James Bailey Creamer 82331

M, #8233, b. 1846

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 18 July 1863 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, 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 labourer 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. 8233 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Mauritius per Mary on 17 August 1878.1,2 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1878 pg 170.

Christopher Calvert 82341

M, #8234, b. 1837, d. 22 August 1924

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

Christopher Calvert 8234 (Photo: SROWA 4173/4)
Parents His parents were Christopher Calvert & Jane Leshman.2 
BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 22 August 1924 at Claremont, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 70.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1863 at Carlisle, Cumbria, 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 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. 8234 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 Feb 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 101080/1924.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101080/1924.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 9.

William Carnaby 82351

M, #8235, b. 1822, d. 19 April 1877

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 19 April 1877 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, died of a burst blood vessel during a coughing fit; heart disease; pulmonary apoplexy.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 April 1877 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 28 November 1863 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.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 french polisher 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. 8235 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 January 1874 at Western Australia.1,5 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 9320/1877.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2977433
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1877 pg 65.

William Carter 82361

M, #8236, b. 1822, d. 16 August 1867

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 16 August 1867 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, poor health and constitution.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to harm and sentenced to 10 years on 15 December 1863 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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. 8236 on 10 August 1865.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in June 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 04.07.1867.4 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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-2043726210/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 8191-8475 (R30)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043713593/view

Charles Cook 82371

M, #8237, b. 1844, d. 9 July 1930
Name-Change Charles Cook 8237 was also known as David Wright 8237. 
Name-Change Charles Cook 8237 was also known as Charles Cooke 8237.1 

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1844 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 9 July 1930 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 242.5 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 9 years on 20 July 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 miner 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. 8237 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Cala Munnda ...."6 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited16 Jul 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 101136/1930. Recorded as Charles Cooke.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210952680
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213630237/charles-cooke
  6. [S254] John Slee, Cala Munnda : a home in the forest : a history of Kalamunda, pg 23.

John Chappel 82381

M, #8238, b. 1830, d. 19 May 1895

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1895 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 21 December 1863 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 8238 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 722/1895.

James Connor 82391

M, #8239, b. 1833

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 30 November 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a lustre maker 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. 8239 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Talbot on 19 October 1872.1,2 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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 Connor 82401

M, #8240, b. 1840

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 11 September 1863 at Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brushmaker; soldier 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. 8240 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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 Percy Coutts 82411

M, #8241, b. 1837, d. 28 February 1934

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

Robert Coutts 8241 (Photo: Troopy222)
Parents His father was Robert Percy Coutts.2 
BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1934 at Donnybrook, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Donnybrook Cemetery, Donnybrook, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a optician 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. 8241 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Green Gold."6 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited18 Feb 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 6600031/1934.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600031/1934. Recorded as Robert Percy Coutts.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33003005
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220881879/…
  6. [S252] A.C. Frost, Green Gold, pg 21,22.

Robert Cunningham 82421

M, #8242, b. 1839

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 16 March 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 groom 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. 8242 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 March 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited24 Jun 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Cramp 82431

M, #8243, b. 1841, d. 11 May 1874

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 11 May 1874 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, disease of brain.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 26 October 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 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. 8243 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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: 7021/1874.

Archibald Hamblin Lillingstone Cole 82441

M, #8244, b. 1841, d. 18 January 1884

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

Archibald Cole 8244 (Photo: bindibaxter)
Parents His parents were William Graham Cole & Isabella Margaret.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841 at Whitchurch, Shropshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 27 October 1841 at Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, His parents were William Graham Cole & Isabella Margaret.2 
MarrHe married Catherine Briggs in May 1874 at Singapore.3 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1884 at Yokohama, Japan.1 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England. His occupation was shown as scholar.4 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a money order and sentenced to 10 years on 26 October 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 8244 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 25 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Hawk on 20 December 1873.1 
Bio There is a story about him on this website. Kilburn and Willesden History

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited24 Aug 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S337] Kilburnandwillesdenhistory, , https://kilburnandwillesdenhistory.blogspot.com/2015/07/…
  4. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

John Cater 82451

M, #8245, b. 1817

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 8 years on 4 January 1864 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 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. 8245 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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.

Henry Coles 82461

M, #8246, b. 1843, d. 11 August 1906

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 11 August 1906 at Sawyers Valley, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 8 years on 5 January 1864 at Taunton, Somerset, 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 sailor; soldier 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. 8246 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Mundaring ..."4 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited24 Jun 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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/207334911
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6100083/1906. Recorded as Henry Cole.
  4. [S138] Ian Elliott, Mundaring A History of the Shire, pg 101.

William D'Arcy 82471

M, #8247, b. 1843
Name-Change William D'Arcy 8247 was also known as William Darcy 8247.1 

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of extortion and sentenced to life on 6 January 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 printer 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. 8247 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 27 June 1892 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Ormuz on 6 May 1893.1,3 
Bio He has an entry in the Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesExtortion
Last Edited24 Jun 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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

Herbert Davis 82481

M, #8248, b. 1839, d. 15 August 1889
Name-Change Herbert Davis 8248 was also known as Herbert Davies 8248.1 

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 15 August 1889 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Bronchitis; Asthma.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 16 August 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 16 March 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 sawyer 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. 8248 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentiones in "Rica's Stories .."4 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited3 Mar 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 401/1889. Recorded as Herbert Davies.
  4. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 145.

William Daglish 82491

M, #8249, b. 1833, d. 18 August 1883

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 18 August 1883 at York, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 22 July 1863 at Durham, Durham, 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 moulder 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. 8249 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 August 1872 at Western Australia.1,4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 July 1875 at Western Australia.1 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited7 Nov 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Day 82501

M, #8250, b. 1823, d. circa February 1900

Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.

BirthHe was born in 1823 at Cambridgeshire, England.1 
DeathHe died circa February 1900 at Chesterton, Staffordshire, England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1863 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. 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 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. 8250 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Rob Roy on 7 May 1880.1,3 

Found in These Indexes

RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited5 Oct 2024

Click on the Source No. for more information

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. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1880 pg 150.