James Smith 84261

M, #8426, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 25 November 1862 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 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. 8426 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 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 10 December 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited8 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.

Richard Stephenson 84271

M, #8427, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8427 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited8 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 Shaw 84281

M, #8428, b. 1839

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James Shaw 8428 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 8 years on 29 December 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 plumber 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. 8428 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10134 on 3 July 1874.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."4 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
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. [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/2973000
  4. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 56.

Samuel Sobey 84291

M, #8429, b. 1842, d. 16 April 1881
Name-Change Samuel Sobey 8429 was also known as Charles Tobey 8429. 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 16 April 1881 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Ascites.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 April 1881 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of extortion and sentenced to 8 years on 26 October 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 carpenter on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8429 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in "They Kept This State Afloat."4 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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: 10911/1881. Recorded as Charles Sobey.
  4. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 257.

Charles Scott 84301

M, #8430, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 30 September 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8430 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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 Stockdale 84311

M, #8431, b. 1829, d. 23 March 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1871 at Vasse, Western Australia, killed by falling branch.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 7 July 1863 at York, 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 married 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. 8431 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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: 4902/1871.
  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. [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/…

Joseph Steward 84321

M, #8432, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 20 July 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8432 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited9 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 Smith 84331

M, #8433, b. 1826, d. 21 June 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 21 June 1873 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, dysentery.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker 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. 8433 on 10 August 1865.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited9 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: 6648/1873.
  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/…

William Somers 84341

M, #8434, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, 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 builder 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. 8434 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftWilliam Somers 8434 left the colony for S.A. per Tanjore on 27 January 1877.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Tizzard 84351

M, #8435, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8435 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 19, 43.

William Taylor 84361

M, #8436, b. 1843

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William Taylor 8436 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/2)
BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 5 December 1863 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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. 8436 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10503 on 13 October 1896.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 5 years on 13 October 1896 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Cert. of RemissionHis Cerificate of Remission was granted on 14 October 1899 at Western Australia.4 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
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. [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/252768806
  4. [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/…
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 64.

Henry Tasker 84371

M, #8437, b. 1838, d. 27 November 1921

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Henry Tasker 8437 with son and horse (Photo: cobby1954)
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 27 November 1921 at Midland Junction, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 12 January 1863 at Salford, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8437 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28009363
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6100092/1921.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250244542/henry-tasker

James Thorley 84381

M, #8438, b. 1831, d. 6 March 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 6 March 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 8 March 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 1 August 1863 at Chester, 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 blacksmith 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. 8438 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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: 1832/1897.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Thompson 84391

M, #8439, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener; farmer 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. 8439 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1869 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 19 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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 Turner 84401

M, #8440, b. 1842, d. 2 June 1912

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James Turner 8440 (Photo: jkezich)
BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 2 June 1912 at Capel, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Capel Cemetery, Capel, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 12 years on 3 December 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8440 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Just a Horse Ride Away."4 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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: 6600085/1912.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180644637/james-turner
  4. [S161] Diana Chase & Valerie Krantz, Just A Horse Ride Away - A History of the Shire of Capel and it's People, pg 84, 114-115, 168, 266.

George Tombs 84411

M, #8441, b. 1833, d. 16 October 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 16 October 1899 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 55.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 15 July 1863 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8441 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1932/1899.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3237848

George Trubshaw 84421

M, #8442, b. 1832, d. 23 December 1882
Name-Change George Trubshaw 8442 was also known as James Trubshaw 8442.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 23 December 1882 at Perth, Western Australia, phthisis.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 24 December 1882 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1863 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a metalsmith 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. 8442 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 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 27 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited9 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: 11585/1882. Recorded as James Trubshaw.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Taylor 84431

M, #8443, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hay stack and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1863 at Exeter, Devon, England.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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8443 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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.

Charles Thompson 84441

M, #8444, b. 1841, d. 24 August 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 24 August 1874 at Perth, Western Australia, delirium tremens.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 25 August 1874 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8444 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 May 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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: 8055/1874.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Frank Barrington Timewell 84451

M, #8445, b. 1836, d. 27 February 1882
Name-Change Frank Barrington Timewell 8445 was also known as Frank Burrington Timewell 8445.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 27 February 1882 at Perth, Western Australia, debility.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 28 February 1882 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a money order and sentenced to 10 years on 18 August 1862 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 married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a accountant 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. 8445 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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: 11326/1882.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65936666
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Charles Villiers 84461

M, #8446, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 28 February 1863 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8446 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftCharles Villiers 8446 left the colony for S.A. per Annie Lisle on 25 May 1877.1,2 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited9 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 123.

Edwin Vale 84471

M, #8447, b. 1836, d. 9 July 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 9 July 1889 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1863 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 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. 8447 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
Last Edited9 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 1889 pg 115.
  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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3126937

David Veasey 84481

M, #8448, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 13 October 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a moulder on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8448 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftDavid Veasey 8448 left the colony for England per Zephyr on 5 January 1872.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited9 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.

Henry Woods 84491

M, #8449, b. 1836, d. 1 February 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 1 February 1878 at Northampton, Western Australia, shot himself.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of escaping & firing a rifle with intent (Court Martial) and sentenced to 21 years on 30 September 1862 at Meean Meer, India.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; 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8449 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited9 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 1878 pg 38.
  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/…

Josiah Wells 84501

M, #8450, b. 1840, d. 2 July 1932
Name-Change Josiah Wells 8450 was also known as John Andrews 8450.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 2 July 1932 at Tibradden, Geraldton, Western Australia, died at Kojarena on O’Brien’s property.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Tibradden Station Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & theft (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 21 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 servant; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, B C left breast on 10 August 1865.6 
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. 8450 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong death date. 

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RacehorseRacehorse Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Last Edited9 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: 2900055/1932. Recorded as Isaiah S Wells.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67301005
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=9390
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247948444/…
  6. [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/…