Roderick O'Lachlan 83761

M, #8376, b. 1835
Name-Change Roderick O'Lachlan 8376 was also known as Roderick O'Lochlan 8376.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 8 June 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8376 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 June 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
LeftRoderick O'Lachlan 8376 left the colony for England per Daylight on 23 November 1876.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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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 1877 pg 12.

Edward Onion 83771

M, #8377, b. 1834, d. 26 November 1906

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Parents His parents were Edward Onions & Sarah Gott.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1906 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 19.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 21 May 1863 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8377 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 January 1889 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10434 on 14 October 1891.5 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking & theft and sentenced to 5 years on 14 October 1891 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1895 at Western Australia.5 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 October 1896 at Western Australia.5 
Bio Mentioned in "The Brand on his Coat."6 

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Last Edited6 Mar 2024

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: 1600108/1906.
  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: 1600108/1906. Recorded as Edward Onions.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  6. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 231-33.

Henry O'Hara 83781

M, #8378, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8378 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHenry O'Hara 8378 left the colony for S.A. per Planter on 6 March 1877.1,2 

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Last Edited6 Mar 2024

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 1877 pg 66.

James O'Hara 83791

M, #8379, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 6 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 10 August 1865. Applied for wife and child to come as assisted migrants.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8379 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited6 Mar 2024

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. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397510/view

James Povey 83801

M, #8380, b. 1819, d. 24 April 1886
Name-Change James Povey 8380 was also known as James Ellis 8380.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 24 April 1886 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 4 years on 28 March 1863 at Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinman; gas fitter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8380 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited28 Feb 2024

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 1886 pg 74.
  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/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13635/1886.

George Parker 83811

M, #8381, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1863 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8381 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftGeorge Parker 8381 left the colony for Shanghai per Oleander on 24 December 1881.1,2 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited6 Mar 2024

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 1882 pg 11.

Edward Price 83821

M, #8382, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 6 April 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8382 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited6 Mar 2024

Citations

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

William Passmore 83831

M, #8383, b. 1815, d. 27 July 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 27 July 1890 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, senile decay.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 20 years on 7 December 1863 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8383 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited6 Mar 2024

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: 330/1890.

John Pickard 83841

M, #8384, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 7 December 1863 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8384 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 December 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited6 Mar 2024

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 Peel 83851

M, #8385, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845 at Hertfordshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 12 years on 3 December 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8385 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftRobert Peel 8385 left the colony for S.A. per Hermine on 4 April 1879.1,2 

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Last Edited6 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 104, 107.

James Perkins 83861

M, #8386, b. 1830, d. 2 August 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 2 August 1885 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, dropsy.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1863 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8386 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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 1885 pg 126.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13325/1885.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [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/…

Henry James Phillips 83871

M, #8387, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 10 August 1863 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootcloser 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8387 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 March 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10334 on 6 June 1883.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a cashbox and sentenced to 3 years on 6 June 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."4 

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Last Edited19 Apr 2024

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.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214095780
  4. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 66.

William Parker 83881

M, #8388, b. 1816, d. 1 November 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 1 November 1876 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 1 November 1876 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1863 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 2 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8388 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted in 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited6 Apr 2024

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: 9062/1876.
  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/…
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Henry Quaife 83891

M, #8389, b. 1831, d. 6 July 1896
Name-Change Henry Quaife 8389 was also known as Henry Quaise 8389. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 6 July 1896 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Bronchitis.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 July 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful damage and sentenced to 15 years on 2 July 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stockkeeper 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8389 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 November 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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: 1547/1896. Recorded as Henry Quaise.

George Russell 83901

M, #8390, b. 1837
Name-Change George Russell 8390 was also known as George Russel 8390.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1863 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8390 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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 Runham 83911

M, #8391, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
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 Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8391 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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.

Owen Ruddy 83921

M, #8392, b. 1842
Name-Change Owen Ruddy 8392 was also known as Owin Ruddy 8392.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 9 February 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8392 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftOwen Ruddy 8392 left the colony for S.A. per Harriet Armytage on 24 May 1878.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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 121.

Thomas Riley 83931

M, #8393, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8393 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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 Ryan 83941

M, #8394, b. 1834, d. 10 June 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 10 June 1866 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, typhoid.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 26 October 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8394 on 10 August 1865.1 
Bio Mentioned in "With Convicts to Australia ..". This is an excerpt "Convict John Ryan went over the bows of the vessel to bathe, lost his hold, and was observed passing astern. A life buoy was thrown to him, a boat lowered and he received fourteen days bread and water on the poop."6 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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. [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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3235/1866.
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16167
  6. [S253] Michael Dumbleton, "With Convicts to Australia in 1865", pg 49.

Joseph Russell 83951

M, #8395, b. 1818, d. 1 September 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died on 1 September 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Heart Disease.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 September 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 19 May 1863 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8395 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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: 500/1891.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76463888

William Richardson 83961

M, #8396, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Northumberland, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 25 July 1863 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 10 August 1865.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a smith 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8396 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398239/view

Thomas Reid 83971

M, #8397, b. 1843, d. 19 November 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 19 November 1871 at Perth, Western Australia, heart disease visitation of God.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 20 November 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to 10 years on 8 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinsmith; 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8397 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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. [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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Alexander Russell 83981

M, #8398, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 8 years on 24 September 1863 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a screw and bolt 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8398 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftAlexander Russell 8398 left the colony for N.S.W. per Chrysolite on 2 August 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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/…

Hugh Rowe 83991

M, #8399, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer & being absent (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8399 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 March 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHugh Rowe 8399 left the colony for S.A. per Armistice on 26 February 1879.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1879 pg 67.

Anthony Ryder 84001

M, #8400, b. 1835, d. 1 August 1911
Name-Change Anthony Ryder 8400 was also known as Anthony Rider 8400. 
Name-Change Anthony Ryder 8400 was also known as John Ryder 8400.1 

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Parents His parents were John Ryder & Ann Neagle.2 
BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 1 August 1911 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANg DC 91.3 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 6 May 1863 at Barbados.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8400 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 June 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited7 Mar 2024

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: 1600126/1911.
  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: 1600126/1911.