John Kirkman 86261

M, #8626, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1863 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales.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. 8626 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 October 1868 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesStealing
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/…

Thomas King 86271

M, #8627, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1864 at Newington, Surrey, 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 silk printer 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. 8627 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 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.

Aaron Kershaw 86281

M, #8628, b. 8 August 1844, d. 5 April 1896

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BirthHe was born on 8 August 1844 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 5 April 1896 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 5 April 1896 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 4 April 1864 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, 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 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. 8628 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 8 years on 30 March 1887 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4,5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10378 on 30 March 1887.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1890 at Western Australia.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 30 March 1892 at Western Australia.4 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 854/1896.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18722
  4. [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/…
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76069156

Alfred Lewis 86291

M, #8629, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
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 marine store dealer 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. 8629 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 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 Lofts 86301

M, #8630, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 9 May 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a confectioner 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. 8630 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 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.

William Henry Leach 86311

M, #8631, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 15 August 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a surveyor; builder 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. 8631 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Chalgrove on 7 January 1880.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited20 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1880 pg 59.

William Longbotham 86321

M, #8632, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 6 August 1864 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 carpenter 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. 8632 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 16 January 1876.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited20 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1876 pg 35.

John Love 86331

M, #8633, b. 1840, d. circa 21 December 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died circa 21 December 1872 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 December 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 14 March 1864 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 block printer 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. 8633 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited20 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: 6423/1872.

George Lait 86341

M, #8634, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 9 July 1864 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8634 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited20 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.

Thomas Lockley 86351

M, #8635, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8 years on 18 July 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a locksmith 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. 8635 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 5 January 1878.1,2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited20 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 77.

George Lowe 86361

M, #8636, b. 1834, d. 2 April 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Warrington, Lancashire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 2 April 1880 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 April 1880 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1864 at York, Yorkshire, 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 as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a puddler 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. 8636 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 December 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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: 10433/1880.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18958

Joseph Lockhart 86371

M, #8637, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 21 September 1864 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 labourer on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, cupping marks on breast 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8637 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited20 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, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Lynch 86381

M, #8638, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 23 February 1863 at Lucknow, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass tubemaker; 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8638 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited20 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.

Morris Murphy 86391

M, #8639, b. 1819, d. 15 June 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 15 June 1871 at Well at rear of Denis Metheringhams house Hay Street Perth, Perth, Western Australia, Accidental Death by drowning.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 15 June 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 13 July 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8639 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [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: 5012/1871. Recorded as Maurice Murphy.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3754593

William McKenney 86401

M, #8640, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of house breaking tools and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 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. 8640 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 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 Murray 86411

M, #8641, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
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 unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woodturner 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. 8641 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 May 1870 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Rica's Stories."3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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/…
  3. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 145.

Thomas McCarthy 86421

M, #8642, b. 1816, d. 27 January 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 27 January 1880 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking & larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.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 shepherd 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. 8642 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 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: 10439/1880.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

George Morris 86431

M, #8643, b. 1842, d. 31 May 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 31 May 1867 at Bassendean, Western Australia, shot by police while escaping.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 14 March 1864 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8643 on 22 December 1865.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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. [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: 3536/1867.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3748653
  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/…

George Morgan 86441

M, #8644, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1864 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.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 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. 8644 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 October 1873 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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/…

James Murray 86451

M, #8645, b. 1840, d. 26 March 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 26 March 1866 at Guildford, Western Australia, killed by falling from a tree at 4th mile camp.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 26 March 1866 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 30 March 1864 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 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. 8645 on 22 December 1865.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3123/1866.
  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. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

John McCarthy 86461

M, #8646, b. 1812
Name-Change John McCarthy 8646 was also known as John MacCarthy 8646.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 29 June 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8646 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Hastings on 30 January 1871.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 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 Morris 86471

M, #8647, b. 1827, d. 19 July 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1872 at Depot Hospital, Guildford, Western Australia, tuberculosis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 July 1872 at Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of house breaking equipment and sentenced to 10 years on 15 August 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 married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a printer 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. 8647 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 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: 6270/1872.
  4. [S259] Ruth Andrews, Guildford Burials.

William Mitchenson 86481

M, #8648, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845 at Wigan, Lancashire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 7 years on 9 December 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1,2 
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 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. 8648 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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/136376229

Martin Murray 86491

M, #8649, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 12 March 1864 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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 spindle and flymaker on 22 December 1865.1 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8649 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

James Mahoney 86501

M, #8650, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 January 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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. 8650 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1874 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10136 on 3 July 1874.4 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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/65962436
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2973000
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.