William Jenkins 83261

M, #8326, b. 1836, d. 23 August 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 23 August 1866 at Guildford, Western Australia, spinal haemorrhage.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 August 1866 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 6 January 1863 at Taunton, Somerset, 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 farrier 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. 8326 on 10 August 1865.1 

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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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043248911/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3305/1866.
  4. [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/…
  5. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

Joseph Jackson 83271

M, #8327, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 21 May 1863 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 10 August 1865.1 
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. 8327 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 January 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited5 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.

Francis King 83281

M, #8328, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 15 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinman 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. 8328 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 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.

John Knowles 83291

M, #8329, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 8 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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. 8329 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited5 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 Kelly 83301

M, #8330, b. 1844, d. 7 January 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
DeathHe died on 7 January 1887 at Railway Camp 6 miles out, Roebourne, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 30 November 1863 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 tailor on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8330 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 January 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited25 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 26.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 38/1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3765786

James Kennedy 83311

M, #8331, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 8 years on 12 October 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8331 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited5 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.

John Kelly 83321

M, #8332, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to life on 18 August 1851 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 turner 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. 8332 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Madras per Highflyer on 4 July 1871.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited25 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.

James King 83331

M, #8333, b. 1822, d. circa 19 November 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died circa 19 November 1900 at York, Western Australia, died about 19th found dead in bed on 24th.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of counterfeit coin and sentenced to 15 years on 13 July 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 widower 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8333 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 July 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
Last Edited5 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 1900 pg 389.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2413/1900.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/79413357

William Henry Kerslake 83341

M, #8334, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to 14 years on 25 July 1863 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason 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. 8334 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 July 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Bertha Rod on 1 December 1879.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited5 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 1880 pg 35.

David King 83351

M, #8335, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales.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. 8335 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is also mentioned in "From Warmstone Waddesdon .."2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited24 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. [S380] Jan Goodacre, From Warmstone Waddesdon to Western Australia - A Humble Beginning, pg 268.

Thomas Knox 83361

M, #8336, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 2 December 1862 at Saint Helena.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 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. 8336 on 10 August 1865.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia & delusions on 22 January 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 19.02.1866.2 
AsylumHe was committed to the Lunatic Asylum Fremantle, Western Australia, 19 February 1866.3 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedWest Indies (47)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/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/…

James Kelly 83371

M, #8337, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of threatening language and sentenced to 4 years on 4 February 1862 at Meean Meer, India.2 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 21 years on 19 April 1862 at Meean Meer, India. 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 general servant; soldier 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. 8337 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta per Astracan on 24 October 1872.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited27 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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

William Lowe 83381

M, #8338, b. 1832, d. 16 December 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 16 December 1871 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 18 May 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was 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. 8338 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6062/1871.
  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. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

John Lee 83391

M, #8339, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a beer house keeper 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. 8339 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 December 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited5 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 Luby 83401

M, #8340, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 21 September 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 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. 8340 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Ashburton on 12 March 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)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited5 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 1878 pg 66.

George Liversage 83411

M, #8341, b. 1835, d. 20 May 1865
Name-Change George Liversage 8341 was also known as William Fraser 8341.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1865 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, died on board the Racehorse from abscess and effusion left lung.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1863 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 May 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 May 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 20 May 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 20 May 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison. He died onboard ship before the journey had started.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8341 on 20 May 1865.1 
Bio Mentioned in "With Convicts to Australia ..". This is an excerpt "That evening convict George Limsage was found to be seriously ill with an abscess on the lung and was prescribed port wine every two hours. He died during the night. Mann records that a closely-veiled lady was escorted aboard, visited the sick bay and returned weeping bitterly to be rowed ashore."2 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited8 May 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S253] Michael Dumbleton, "With Convicts to Australia in 1865", pg 48.

Walter Lamb 83421

M, #8342, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 29 February 1864 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 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. 8342 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Samarang (Java) per Laughing Wave on 8 April 1874.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 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.

John Loand 83431

M, #8343, b. 1833, d. 19 June 1912
Name-Change John Loand 8343 was also known as John Long 8343. 

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Parents His parents were Israel Long/Loand & Latechia Rouse.2 
BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 19 June 1912 at Claremont, Western Australia, recorded as John Long.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG EC 31.3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 15 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 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. 8343 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited25 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, Death Reg: 1600117/1912.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600117/1912. Recorded as John Loand.

John Lloyd 83441

M, #8344, b. 1836, d. 20 October 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 20 October 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years on 8 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 seaman 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. 8344 on 10 August 1865.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited6 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: 2981/1865.
  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/…

David Lyon 83451

M, #8345, b. 1846
Name-Change David Lyon 8345 was also known as David Lyons 8345. 

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BirthHe was born in 1846 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 8 years on 11 January 1864 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.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. 8345 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited6 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.

Alexander Laurie 83461

M, #8346, b. 1836, d. 1906

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died in 1906 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 8 years on 18 September 1863 at Perth, Perthshire, 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 weaver 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. 8346 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited25 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: 2900027/1906. Recorded as Alexander Lauri.

Thomas Morris 83471

M, #8347, b. 1832, d. 13 May 1891
Name-Change Thomas Morris 8347 was also known as George Durrant.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 13 May 1891 at New Norcia, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to life on 11 March 1862 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 1 child as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 8347 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1885 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 425/1891. Recorded as Thos Morris.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Morton 83481

M, #8348, b. 1838, d. 27 January 1866
Name-Change John Morton 8348 was also known as John Martin 8348.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 27 January 1866 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4,5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 7 December 1863 at Leicester, Leicestershire, 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 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. 8348 on 10 August 1865.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited25 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3067/1866.
  4. [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/…
  5. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 6
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  6. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 5
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Henry James McPherson 83491

M, #8349, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & attempted gaol breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 23 April 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bookbinder 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. 8349 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 October 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited6 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 McDonald 83501

M, #8350, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842 at Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 22 December 1862 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8350 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Otway on 4 April 1879.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited6 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/…