Henry Parker 86761

M, #8676, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing letters from the post office and sentenced to 10 years on 11 July 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8676 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
EscapedHenry Parker 8676 absconded from at Fremantle, Western Australia, circa August 1870.2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited14 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002

John Powell 86771

M, #8677, b. 1841, d. 24 February 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 24 February 1897 at Guildford, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 4 August 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a whitesmith 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8677 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1897 pg 75.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2499/1897.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81330593

Thomas Parker 86781

M, #8678, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 6 July 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8678 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

Citations

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

James Paternoster 86791

M, #8679, b. 1838, d. 17 August 1912
Name-Change James Paternoster 8679 was also known as Paddy Paternoster 8679. 

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James "Paddy" Paternoster 8679 (Photo: SLWA)
Parents His parents were James Paternoster & Eliza Carpenter.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 17 August 1912 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG HC 112.3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a type founder 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8679 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "York ..."

His photo is on the front cover of "Convict Fremantle."6 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600164/1912.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148273130
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600164/1912.
  6. [S58] Pamela & Clack, AM Statham Drew, York Western Australia A Documentary History, pg 145.

William Powell 86801

M, #8680, b. 1841, d. 30 June 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 30 June 1883 at Serpentine, Western Australia, found drowned in Serpentine River.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a wheat stack and sentenced to 7 years on 3 August 1864 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8680 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1883 pg 118.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11942/1883.
  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/…

Joseph Perry 86811

M, #8681, b. 1806

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BirthHe was born in 1806.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 5 January 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; potter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8681 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJoseph Perry 8681 left the colony for England per Daylight on 23 November 1876.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."3 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited19 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1877 pg 12.
  3. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 88.

Leonard Prideaux 86821

M, #8682, b. 1838

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Leonard Prideaux 8682 (Photo: Sandra Mutch)
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a straw stack and sentenced to 8 years on 17 July 1863 at New Sarum, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman; ropemaker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8682 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 August 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
LeftLeonard Prideaux 8682 left the colony for S.A per Otway on 4 April 1879.1,3 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited20 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1879 pg 139, 143.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Pollard 86831

M, #8683, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 8 years on 11 January 1864 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8683 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftGeorge Pollard 8683 left the colony for S.A. per Ashburton on 15 August 1877.1,2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1877 pg 172.

James Rook 86841

M, #8684, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 14 March 1864 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8684 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

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

George Rose 86851

M, #8685, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 15 August 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8685 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

Citations

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

Richard Rogers 86861

M, #8686, b. 1832, d. 21 September 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 21 September 1874 at York, Western Australia, died from excessive drinking administered in undue quantities by Mrs. Craig landlady of the Castle Hotel.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 27 July 1863 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8686 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8068/1874. Recorded as Richard Rodgers.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114442176
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Charles Rearden 86871

M, #8687, b. 1815, d. 14 September 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 14 September 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia,
asthma.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of abusing a girl under 10y and sentenced to 15 years on 25 July 1864 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 2 children 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8687 on 22 December 1865.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Roberts 86881

M, #8688, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 November 1863 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a iron dresser 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8688 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

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

James Robinson 86891

M, #8689, b. 1841, d. 6 July 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 6 July 1869 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, aged 28.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 7 July 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 17 March 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8689 on 22 December 1865.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4338/1869.
  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/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Narciso Ramos 86901

M, #8690, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8 years on 17 March 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; sailor 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8690 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftNarciso Ramos 8690 left the colony for Singapore per Brothers on 16 August 1877.1,2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1877 pg 172.

Peter Rennison 86911

M, #8691, b. 1830, d. 8 August 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 8 August 1870 at Palinup River, Albany, Western Australia, drowned attempting to cross the river.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a dwelling house and sentenced to 8 years on 22 July 1864 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8691 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 4785/1870.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66032823

Patrick Reardon 86921

M, #8692, b. 1841, d. 13 June 1916
Name-Change Patrick Reardon 8692 was also known as Jemmy Burns 8692.1 

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Parents His parents were William Burns & Sarah Hurley.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 13 June 1916 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC FC 61.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 August 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wellsinker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8692 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1882 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10335 on 6 June 1883.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the Dongarra Hotel and sentenced to 3 years on 6 June 1883 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Research CWA has the wrong date for his reconviction. 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600122/1916.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600122/1916.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/214095780

George Rockingham 86931

M, #8693, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from a dwelling house and sentenced to 10 years on 21 March 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8693 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftGeorge Rockingham 8693 left the colony for S.A. per Siam on 6 September 1877.1,2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Edwin Riley 86941

M, #8694, b. 1841

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Edwin Riley 8694 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/8)
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 27 June 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8694 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 52.

Charles George Rawnsley 86951

M, #8695, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 6 August 1864 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a edge tool striker 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8695 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10095 on 4 December 1872.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 4 December 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1877 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 December 1882 at Western Australia.4 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited14 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/114441852
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

James Reade 86961

M, #8696, b. 1836

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James Reade 8696 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1836 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 12 May 1862 at New Plymouth, New Zealand.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8696 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 February 1885 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited15 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 48.

Michael Ryan 86971

M, #8697, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing his superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 30 October 1863 at Karachi, India.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8697 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 May 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him reconvicted as #10201 but that was #8974. 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited3 Apr 2024

Citations

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

Edward Sweeney 86981

M, #8698, b. 1844, d. 7 March 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
DeathHe died on 7 March 1867 at Albany Convict Hospital, Albany, Western Australia, dysentery.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 30 November 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Family Status 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8698 on 22 December 1865.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3452/1867.
  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/…

John Simmons 86991

M, #8699, b. 1805, d. 22 October 1880
Name-Change John Simmons 8699 was also known as John Symmonds 8699.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1805.1 
DeathHe died on 22 October 1880 at Invalid Depot, Fremantle, Western Australia, debility aged 70.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 8 years on 9 May 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 Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8699 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 174.
  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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10652/1880.

James Stuart 87001

M, #8700, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 8 years on 9 May 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hairdresser 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8700 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited20 Mar 2024

Citations

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