Peter Milligan 83511

M, #8351, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 22 December 1862 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 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. 8351 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Thomas Miller 83521

M, #8352, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 1862 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a glass 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8352 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Chrysolite on 2 August 1873.1,2 

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

Henry McCoy 83531

M, #8353, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 18 April 1863 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 boiler builder; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, H M right hand on 10 August 1865.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8353 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Mauritius per Amur on 25 July 1879.1,3 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 171.

James Henry Menage 83541

M, #8354, b. 1838, d. 4 February 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 4 February 1896 at White Peak Station, Geraldton, Western Australia, drowned in a well near Geraldton suicide.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at White Peak Station, Geraldton, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of extortion and sentenced to life on 1 August 1862 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 general servant 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. 8354 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1885 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."6 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesExtortion
Last Edited25 Nov 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 1896 pg 39.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 833/1896.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18743
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224458806/…
  6. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 299.

James Moore 83551

M, #8355, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to life on 2 December 1863 at Warwick, 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 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. 8355 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 August 1890 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 29 December 1896 at Western Australia.2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

(?) Marchelino 83561

M, #8356, b. 1831, d. 10 July 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Phillipines.1 
DeathHe died on 10 July 1884 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, chronic bronchitis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 1 February 1864 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 unmarried 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8356 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has wrong trial place. 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
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. [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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12602/1884. Recorded as - Marcheline.

Joseph Mahaig 83571

M, #8357, b. 1835, d. 22 October 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 22 October 1865 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, supposed to have drowned while attempting to escape.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 23 December 1863 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8357 on 10 August 1865.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  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 Austin McDermott 83581

M, #8358, b. 1835, d. 4 August 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 4 August 1877 at Paton and Brooks Mine, Northampton, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer; 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8358 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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: 9363/1877. Recorded as Jas Austin McDermott.
  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. [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/…

Thomas Mitchell 83591

M, #8359, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 15 years on 6 September 1862 at Quebec, Quebec, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 10 August 1865.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8359 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Siam on 9 November 1880.1,3 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Patrick Moran 83611

M, #8361, b. 1831, d. 27 May 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 27 May 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 May 1899 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 December 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8361 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1872 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.
  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: 1678/1899.

John McCarthy 83621

M, #8362, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 13 August 1863 at Corfu, Greece.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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8362 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

Charles Murphy 83631

M, #8363, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 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. 8363 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.

Daniel Murphy 83641

M, #8364, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 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. 8364 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 16 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

Peter McCarthy 83651

M, #8365, b. 1824
Name-Change Peter McCarthy 8365 was also known as Edward Hughes 8365. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Warwickshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 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 tailor on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8365 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 August 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10383 on 12 September 1887.2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 12 September 1887 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3,4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1890 at Western Australia.2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 12 September 1894 at Western Australia.2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212630551
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212630508

James Mills 83661

M, #8366, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of extortion and sentenced to 20 years on 13 July 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 clerk 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. 8366 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 July 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesExtortion
Last Edited25 Nov 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. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 299.

Francis Mackey 83671

M, #8367, b. 1841, d. 17 July 1911
Name-Change Francis Mackey 8367 was also known as Francis Mackie 8367. 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1911 at Albany, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 14 years on 9 December 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8367 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 December 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70098664
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5400023/1911. Recorded as Francis Mackie.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232663724/…

Francis Murphy 83681

M, #8368, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 11 May 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer 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. 8368 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has given him the same death details as #7206. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.

Charles Minter 83691

M, #8369, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 14 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 8369 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 14 January 1875.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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 Mileham 83701

M, #8370, b. 1840, d. 30 June 1899
Name-Change John Mileham 8370 was also known as John Mylan 8370. 
Name-Change John Mileham 8370 was also known as John Milcham 8370. 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 30 June 1899 at farm of Mr H.M. Dallas, Pinjarra, Western Australia, tree fell on him; aged 82.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 2 July 1899 at St Johns Churchyard, Pinjarra, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 27 July 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8370 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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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, Reg: 1388/1899.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1899 pg 205.
  4. [S221] Burials, St John's Pinjarra Burials, pg 269.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87096139

George Henry Mercer 83711

M, #8371, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to rape and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1863 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 8371 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

Samuel Mulholland 83721

M, #8372, b. 1826
Name-Change Samuel Mulholland 8372 was also known as James Mulholland 8372.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 8 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8372 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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.

Richard Moore 83731

M, #8373, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 17 August 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 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. 8373 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Brand on his Coat."2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 Dec 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. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 214.

John Martin 83741

M, #8374, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 7 July 1862 at Shanghai, China.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cotton spinner; soldier 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. 8374 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1886 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Violent CrimeMurder
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.

Robert Nickson 83751

M, #8375, b. 1825, d. 12 December 1900
Name-Change Robert Nickson 8375 was also known as Robert Nixon 8375. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 12 December 1900 at Swan River, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 219.4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1863 at Chester, Cheshire, 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. 8375 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 January 1884 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date and term. 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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: 1958/1900. Recorded as Robert Nixon.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/79420522
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/