Thomas Summers 8261

M, #826, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 8 March 1849 at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 826 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has a typo. His convict no. is printed as 8261 instead of 826. 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
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Last Edited18 Feb 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811880201/view

William Richardson 8271

M, #827, b. 1811, d. 13 August 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 13 August 1890 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 14 August 1890 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1849 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 827 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited8 May 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811880201/view
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, GENERAL NEWS. (1890, August 23). The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1955), p. 3. Retrieved February 8, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article76928237
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 369/1890.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Thomas Campbell 8281

M, #828, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Brentford, London, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 10 May 1849 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker; soldier on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Letter D on left side on 14 October 1851.3 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 828 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited20 May 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811880201/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Abraham Harsam 8291

M, #829, b. 1814, d. 18 March 1890
Name-Change Abraham Harsam 829 was also known as Abraham Harsum 829. 

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BirthHe was born in 1814 at Parham, Suffolk, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1890 at Magitup Outstation, Gnowangerup, Western Australia, reg: 150/1890.1,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of night poaching with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1848 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 829 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceRobert Cousins 270
AccompliceWilliam Burrows 1722

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited29 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811880201/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232692384/…

John Falkner 8301

M, #830, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1849 at Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 830 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 October 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 Feb 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811882533/view

George Jones 8311

M, #831, b. 1814, d. 24 June 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1814 at Norton, Durham, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 24 June 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile Decay. This death is the best fit ageswise from the George Jones convicts.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 25 June 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1849 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 831 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Sparks 1161

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited12 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811882533/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 384/1888.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Robert Snape 8321

M, #832, b. 1820, d. 23 December 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 23 December 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile Decay.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 24 December 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1849 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 832 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited8 May 2023

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811882533/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 833/1891.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Thomas Crooks 8331

M, #833, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of killing a sheep with intent to steal and sentenced to 7 years on 1 January 1849 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sweep on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 833 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 Jan 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811882533/view
  3. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 62.

Abraham Hargreaves 8341

M, #834, b. 1823, d. 1 June 1853

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 1 June 1853 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, bronchitis.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 October 1848 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 834 on 14 October 1851.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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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-2034039252/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 87 (frame 313)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Robert Haynes 8351

M, #835, b. 1817, d. 7 June 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1817 at County Galway, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 7 June 1882 at Yardarino, Dongara, Western Australia.1,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 June 1882 at Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of riot & assault on a peace officer and sentenced to 7 years on 12 June 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason's labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 835 on 14 October 1851.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 10 August 1852 at Albany, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1859 at Western Australia.5 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 23 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited31 Jan 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. [S93] Defence Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811618700/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11352/1882.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14545
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Character Book, 1850 - 1857 (R17)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Hann 8361

M, #836, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821 at Yeovill, Somerset, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1847 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 836 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited19 Jun 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811865936/view

James Hill 8371

M, #837, b. 1837
Name-Change James Hill 837 was also known as James Till 837.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Sheerness, Kent, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing pickled pork and sentenced to 10 years on 29 June 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 837 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited1 Aug 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876637/view

Charles Allen 8381

M, #838, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Poplar, London, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 29 June 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 838 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited19 Jun 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811876637/view

George Shone 8391

M, #839, b. 1820, d. 18 November 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 18 November 1892 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 18 November 1892 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a poulterer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 839 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."6 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited1 Feb 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811878694/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 900/1892.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  6. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 207.

Evan Hughes 8401

M, #840, b. 1809

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BirthHe was born in 1809 at Wales.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 840 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited31 Jan 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811878694/view
  3. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 117.

James Divine 8411

M, #841, b. 1810, d. 11 February 1879
Name-Change James Divine 841 was also known as James Devine 841.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1810 at Surrey, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 11 February 1879 at Bunbury, Western Australia, heart disease.1,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 29 June 1847 at Guildford, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 841 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 March 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 January 1864 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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811861239/view
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1879 pg 33.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10085/1879.

Edward Harrion 8421

M, #842, b. 1825
Name-Change Edward Harrion 842 was also known as Edward Hurrion 842.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Croydon, London, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a mare and sentenced to 10 years on 25 May 1846 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 842 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1857 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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812079247/view

Henry Dixon 8431

M, #843, b. 1820, d. circa 1 December 1891
Name-Change Henry Dixon 843 was also known as Henry Dickson 843.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at Lancashire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died circa 1 December 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, bronchitis.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 2 December 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Buried as DICKSON, Henry.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 15 February 1847 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 843 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 May 1862 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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812052330/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 819/1891.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Henry Lee 8441

M, #844, b. 1820, d. 5 October 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 5 October 1876 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Natural Causes.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 6 October 1876 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 15 February 1847 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 844 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 June 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited11 Feb 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1876 pg 129.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Jesse Goodhew 8451

M, #845, b. 1811, d. 24 December 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1811 at Kent, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 24 December 1866 at Quindalup, Western Australia, reg: 3371/1866.3 
BurialHe was buried at St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, Busselton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 1 July 1847 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 845 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Worked in the Murray District on TOL in 1855

Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."5,6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812054064/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239251324/jesse-goodhew
  5. [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 266.
  6. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 97.

William Hudson 8461

M, #846, b. 1818, d. 17 July 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales.1,2 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1884 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Nephritis; Brights Disease.3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 21 July 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 14 years on 7 July 1847 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 846 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Research Death date in CWA is wrong. 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesRobbery
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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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812060067/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12664/1884.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Isaac Myers 8471

M, #847, b. 1831, d. 8 August 1906

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Isaac Myers 847 (Photo: James Vaughan)
Parents His father was Edward Myers.2 
BirthHe was born in 1831 at Bishopsgate Street, London, London, England.1,3 
MarrHe married Caroline Berry on 14 May 1863 at York, Western Australia. Daughter of William Berry.4,5
DeathHe died on 8 August 1906 at Perth, Western Australia.1,6,7 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. Jewish Orthodox AA 59.8,9
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1847 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851. Married C. Berry.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 847 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 November 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Hebrew, Israelite, Jew."10 

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Last Edited21 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100536/1906.
  3. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812060784/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1982/1863.
  5. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  6. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch.
  7. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100536/1906.
  8. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  9. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205048889/isaac-myers
  10. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 13, 252.

David Elder 8481

M, #848, b. 1831, d. 7 October 1913
Name-Change David Elder 848 was also known as David Mansays 848. 
Name-Change David Elder 848 was also known as David Elder Menzies 848 This is his real name.1 

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Parents His parents were George Menzies & Elizabeth.2 
BirthHe was born in 1831 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 7 October 1913 at Moora, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 8 January 1848 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia. The attached image is from TOL Register Acc 1386/1 (Perth.)1,5
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 848 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851. Granted permission to marry 1/4yr return 3.1854. Married Bridget Hayes Perth RC 1854. Son of Joseph & Elizabeth nee Mitchell.1,6 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 1 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio David's story is detailed in the attached file compliments of Bev Simpson.

David also gets a brief mention in Norfolk Poacher on pg 279.7,8

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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Last Edited28 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 4200016/1913.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, COUNTRY. (1913, October 13). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved February 10, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article26887529
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4200016/1913.
  5. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 537.
  6. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036170093/view
  7. [S89] Bev Simpson,WA.
  8. [S43] Bevan Carter, Norfolk Poacher, pg 279.

Angus McCormack 8491

M, #849, b. 1822, d. 24 November 1888
Name-Change Angus McCormack 849 was also known as Angus McCormick 849. 

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 24 November 1888 at Adelaide, South Australia.3 
BurialHe was buried at West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 24 January 1848 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a letter-press printer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 849 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 February 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 24 October 1864.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.5

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited31 Oct 2023

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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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812069514/view
  3. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915, Ade S Book: 174 Page: 443.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160839475/…
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William McLeod 8501

M, #850, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 850 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Atkinson 851

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 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. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812063834/view