Henry Williams 84511

M, #8451, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 8 years on 1 August 1863 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 8451 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 December 1869 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "With Convicts to Australia ..". This is an excerpt "On the 19th convict Henry Williams fell on deck in a strong gale and broke his collar-bone."3 

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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, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S253] Michael Dumbleton, "With Convicts to Australia in 1865", pg 48.

Charles Westall 84521

M, #8452, b. 1832, d. 18 July 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 18 July 1889 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 25 July 1863 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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. 8452 on 10 August 1865.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 July 1887 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1889 pg 118.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3127136
  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/…

James Wells 84531

M, #8453, b. 1842, d. 3 July 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 3 July 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.1,2,3,4,5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 13 years on 30 June 1863 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cook 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. 8453 on 10 August 1865.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3258/1866.

George Wilmot 84541

M, #8454, b. 1840, d. 14 August 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 14 August 1876 at Bally Bally, Beverley, Western Australia, died aged 40.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 August 1876 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 31 August 1863 at Colchester, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8454 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 February 1872 at Western Australia.1,6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8998/1876. Recorded as George Willmot.
  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. [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.
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edward Jefferson Wood 84551

M, #8455, b. 1824, d. 2 May 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 2 May 1867 at Convict Depot, Champion Bay, Western Australia, gastric fever.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 8 August 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 baker 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. 8455 on 10 August 1865.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043727432/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3571/1867. Recorded as Edward Woods.
  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 Wilson 84561

M, #8456, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1863 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a turner; 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8456 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Rica's Stories."2 

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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. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 145.

William Warris 84571

M, #8457, b. 1833, d. 6 July 1909

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Parents His parents were George Warris & Mary Green.2 
BirthHe was born in 1833 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 6 July 1909 at Claremont, Western Australia, recorded as William Warren.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 113.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1863 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, 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 blacksmith on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8457 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 May 1874 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 5 years on 4 July 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10211 on 4 July 1877.6 
Research CWA has the wrong reconviction date. 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600093/1909.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600093/1909.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2977791
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

William Weston 84581

M, #8458, b. 1844, d. 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
DeathHe died in 1872 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 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 NoAssigned with Convict No. 8458 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6421/1872.

John Wilson 84591

M, #8459, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 17 December 1863 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 gentleman's servant 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. 8459 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Alfred Warren 84601

M, #8460, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 14 December 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 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. 8460 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Waddell 84611

M, #8461, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 7 November 1862 at Madras, India. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rigger; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, flags, anchor, elephant, two men, cross swords and heart left arm, ship and anchor right arm, ring second finger each 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8461 on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Sea Ripple on 27 March 1873.1 

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Citations

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

Timothy White 84621

M, #8462, b. 1840, d. 10 June 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 10 June 1869 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, febricula.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 2 December 1862 at Lucknow, India.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver; soldier on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8462 on 10 August 1865.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4282/1869.
  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/…

Daniel Watkins 84631

M, #8463, b. 1827, d. 23 April 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 23 April 1885 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, kidney disease.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape & attempted rape and sentenced to life on 17 March 1863 at Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8463 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13134/1885.

John Wilkes 84641

M, #8464, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 23 March 1863 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8464 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 January 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Wiggan 84651

M, #8465, b. 1841, d. 24 February 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 24 February 1868 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, fever.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 25 February 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 20 July 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 forgeman on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8465 on 10 August 1865.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3809/1868.
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

George Williams 84661

M, #8466, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 30 June 1863 at Warminster, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse breaker 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. 8466 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Mauritius per Ella Gladstone on 3 September 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazette 1876 pg 132.

Young White 84671

M, #8467, b. 1823, d. 21 April 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 21 April 1868 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, bowel disease.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried circa 22 April 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 21 May 1863 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 5 children as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonecutter on 10 August 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Racehorse arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 10 August 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8467 on 10 August 1865.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3864/1868.
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Thomas Watkins 84681

M, #8468, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1863 at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 10 August 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8468 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 July 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Whitham 84691

M, #8469, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson & firing a stack and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 8469 on 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 December 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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, 1850 - 1868 (R21b)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edward Abraham Yates 84701

M, #8470, b. 1835, d. 29 November 1910

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Parents His parents were James Yates & Mary Salter.2 
BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 29 November 1910 at Maylands, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 102A.5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 10 September 1862 at London, Ontario, Canada.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 63rd foot on 10 August 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Y left wrist, E R wrist, D and union jack left side on 10 August 1865.7 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 10 August 1865.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8470 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 10 August 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Last Edited31 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100555/1910.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26297542
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100555/1910.
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213602693/…
  7. [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/…