Charles Eastwood 85511

M, #8551, b. 1835, d. 11 January 1903
Name-Change Charles Eastwood 8551 was also known as Danny Carr 8551. 
Name-Change Charles Eastwood 8551 was also known as Edward Cahill 8551.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 11 January 1903 at Northampton, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 23 January 1903 at Northampton Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1864 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8551 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 November 1875 at Western Australia.1,5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 April 1876 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=15630
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258493898
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1723/1903. Recorded as Edward Cahill.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Edwards 85521

M, #8552, b. 1834, d. 17 March 1880
Name-Change James Edwards 8552 was also known as William James Edwards 8552. 

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James Edwards 8552 (Photo: G Murray)
BirthHe was born in 1834 at Essex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 17 March 1880 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 18 March 1880 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 28 August 1862 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 1st Btn Rifle Brigade on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, Emma Harnet, 1854, William Charles Nelson Edwards, 1854, right arm, anchor left arm on 22 December 1865.5 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8552 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 47.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10431/1880.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18956
  5. [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/…

Robert Foster 85531

M, #8553, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 15 August 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carman on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8553 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Palestine on 14 January 1872.1 

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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.

John Henry Flint 85541

M, #8554, b. 1835, d. 14 March 1922

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Parents His parents were James Flint & Martha Brough.2 
BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 14 March 1922 at Claremont, Western Australia.1,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KA 308.5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1864 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8554 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing sandalwood and sentenced to 5 years on 6 April 1882 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10324 on 6 April 1882.7 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years on 8 April 1892 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.8,9,10 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10400 on 8 April 1892.9 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1897 at Western Australia.9 
Bio He is mentioned in "Exploration Eastward ..."11 
Research CWA has the wrong term for his 1st reconviction and the wrong convict no. for his second reconviction. 

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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: 100376/1922.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100376/1922.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28163335
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110503001
  7. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  8. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3034217
  9. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  10. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260603273
  11. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 492-496, 514.

George Fox 85551

M, #8555, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 19 July 1864 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8555 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

Edward Fahey 85561

M, #8556, b. 1842, d. 20 July 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 20 July 1874 at Pt Resolution, Western Australia, drowned.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination & conspiracy (Court Martial) and sentenced to 15 years on 4 December 1862 at Malta.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; collier; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8556 on 22 December 1865.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.4

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8023/1874.
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Jacob Frankland 85571

M, #8557, b. 1833, d. 8 November 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 8 November 1873 at Gingin, Western Australia, asthma.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1863 at London, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Coat of arms right arm, star and flower pot left arm, D left side on 22 December 1865.4 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8557 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6818/1873.
  4. [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/…

Christopher Fisher 85581

M, #8558, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 3 November 1863 at Tiruchirappalli, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, coat of arms right arm, Mariner's tomb left arm on 22 December 1865.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8558 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 February 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Last Edited26 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. [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/…

Francis Gates 85591

M, #8559, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at London, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 9 May 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gilder on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8559 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

Samuel Glaskett 85601

M, #8560, b. 1829, d. 27 March 1888
Name-Change Samuel Glaskett 8560 was also known as Samuel Glaskitt 8560.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 27 March 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, senile decay in Old Men's Home.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 28 March 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a shawl and sentenced to 10 years on 28 June 1864 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, scar on forehead, ship, crucifix, MARY right arm, sailor with flag, anchor and hope left arm on 22 December 1865.5 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8560 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 February 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 182/1888.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66085807
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  5. [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/…

John Gibbon 85611

M, #8561, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1863 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8561 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Madras per Bordeaux from Geraldton, Western Australia, on 2 December 1871.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited26 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65933311

Thomas Grant 85621

M, #8562, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 2 December 1863 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8562 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 December 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

George Guyver 85631

M, #8563, b. 1815, d. 1 February 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 1 February 1873 at Williams, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a house and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1864 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8563 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited26 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Daniel Gannon 85641

M, #8564, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8564 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Macquarie on 17 December 1872.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

John Goff 85651

M, #8565, b. 1835, d. 26 December 1871
Name-Change John Goff 8565 was also known as John Gough 8565. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 26 December 1871 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, tuberculosis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8565 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6050/1871.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Alexander Glennie 85661

M, #8566, b. 1828, d. 11 July 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 11 July 1876 at Roebourne, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 29 June 1864 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8566 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8931/1876.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Higgitt 85671

M, #8567, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 1 February 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8567 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

Adolphus Hecht 85681

M, #8568, b. 1844
Name-Change Adolphus Hecht 8568 was also known as Adolph Hecht 8568. 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgey and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8568 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Naval Brigade on 18 April 1874.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat."3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited26 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65961508
  3. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 293, 322.

James William Howell 85691

M, #8569, b. 1830, d. 27 April 1868
Name-Change James William Howell 8569 was also known as Joseph Howell 8569.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 27 April 1868 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, diabetes.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of forgey and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a barrister clerk on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8569 on 22 December 1865.1 

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Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3897/1868.

Edward Henry 85701

M, #8570, b. 1827, d. circa 30 November 1891
Name-Change Edward Henry 8570 was also known as Edward Hope 8570.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died circa 30 November 1891 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 30 November 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 15 August 1864 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a grocer on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8570 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 573/1891. Recorded as Edward Hope.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/69704745
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

George Hage 85711

M, #8571, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1861 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8571 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Amur on 15 February 1873.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

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

Ambrose Harrison 85721

M, #8572, b. 1826, d. 6 June 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 6 June 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, senile decay.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 6 June 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4,3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 28 June 1864 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coal miner on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8572 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited26 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84467993
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1472/1896.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Samuel Holmyard 85731

M, #8573, b. 1817, d. 19 July 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1876 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Paralysis; Hemiplegia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 July 1876 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hotel and sentenced to 10 years on 8 March 1864 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a mariner on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8573 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited19 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8964/1876. Recorded as Samuel Homeyard.
  4. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054397903/view

William Harborn 85741

M, #8574, b. 1806, d. 24 November 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1806.1 
DeathHe died on 24 November 1888 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, cystic kidney disease aged 77 from Asylum.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10y and sentenced to life on 16 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stone cutter on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8574 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 February 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited14 Mar 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 207.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 668/1888. Recorded as William Harbour.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66088350*%22~2.

Charles Hoff 85751

M, #8575, b. 1833, d. 8 September 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 8 September 1880 at Guildford, Western Australia, accidental death.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 9 September 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 12 years on 19 July 1864 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; sailor on 22 December 1865.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8575 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 July 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited14 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 149.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10658/1880.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…