James Thompson 87261

M, #8726, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 2 May 1864 at Newington, Surrey, 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; 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. 8726 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJames Thompson 8726 left the colony for S.A. per Silver Stream on 2 May 1881.1,2 

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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 1881 pg 80.

Robert Till 87271

M, #8727, b. 1838, d. 13 November 1907

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1907 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 101.4 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 12 June 1863 at Bermuda.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Lion and heart left arm, letter D left side on 22 December 1865.5 
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. 8727 on 22 December 1865.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256606549
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100700/1907.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  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/…

Charles Viner 87281

M, #8728, b. 1841, d. 20 May 1914
Name-Change Charles Viner 8728 was also known as Charles Collins 8728. 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1914 at Mingenew, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 22 May 1914 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 July 1862 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 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. 8728 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 June 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited6 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900033/1914. Recorded as Charles Vinneir.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67025154
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=3133

Charles Williams 87291

M, #8729, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 1 February 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 labourer 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. 8729 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftCharles Williams 8729 left the colony for New Zealand on 19 February 1874.1 

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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.

Frederick Williams 87301

M, #8730, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 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 groom 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. 8730 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

John Williams 87311

M, #8731, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 7 years on 6 June 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8731 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

Richard Wyburg 87321

M, #8732, b. 1831, d. 13 April 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 13 April 1874 at Balgarup, Kojonup, Western Australia, killed by falling tree.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence 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 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 baker 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. 8732 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1870 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8011/1874.
  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 Williams 87331

M, #8733, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary 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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8733 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 October 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.

Paul Webster 87341

M, #8734, b. 1836, d. 29 May 1866

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 29 May 1866 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, dysentery.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 8 years on 2 April 1864 at Chester, Cheshire, 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 married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sickle and hook gilder 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. 8734 on 22 December 1865.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043249546/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3215/1866.
  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/…

Richard Walton 87351

M, #8735, b. 1831, d. 7 March 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 7 March 1878 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Peritonitis; Stricture.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 March 1878 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 6 August 1864 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8735 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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. [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: 9684/1878.

John Williams 87361

M, #8736, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 12 years on 4 March 1864 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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. 8736 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited16 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.

Leonard Weston 87371

M, #8737, b. 1838, d. 29 January 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 29 January 1880 at Howletts Brickfield near Causeway, Perth, Western Australia, clay fell on him at brickyard.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 30 January 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1864 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8737 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 July 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited16 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 19.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110469349
  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: 11153/1881.
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Isaac Wyatt 87381

M, #8738, b. 1843, d. 9 June 1920
Name-Change Isaac Wyatt 8738 was also known as Isaac Crick 8738. 

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1920 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG RC 4.2,5 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1859 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8738 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57966955
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100810/1920.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213603862/isaac-wyatt

Joseph Williams 87391

M, #8739, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 12 years on 19 July 1864 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 8739 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 July 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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 Welby 87401

M, #8740, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 14 years on 21 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 5 children 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8740 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJames Welby 8740 left the colony for England per Chalgrove on 29 December 1881.1,2 
Bio He is mentioned in "Robert Quin."3 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited21 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 1882 pg 11.
  3. [S218] Rod Quin, Robert Quin : a Western Australian Story, pg 42, 44.

William Wood 87411

M, #8741, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 December 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 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 No.Assigned with Convict No. 8741 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftWilliam Wood 8741 left the colony for Victoria per Dolphin on 23 July 1882.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited21 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 Wooldridge 87421

M, #8742, b. 1821, d. 30 August 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1887 at Greenough, Western Australia, missing in the bush suffering from delirium tremens.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 15 March 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 8742 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited16 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: 49/1888.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4539

Thomas Williams 87431

M, #8743, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing fixtures and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 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 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. 8743 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 September 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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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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.

Thomas Williams 87441

M, #8744, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 October 1863 at Newington, Surrey, 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 chimney sweep 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. 8744 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Last Edited21 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.

Thomas Walker 87451

M, #8745, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 8 years on 28 June 1864 at Warwick, Warwicckshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ironmonger 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. 8745 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftThomas Walker 8745 left the colony for N.S.W. per Webfoot on 21 August 1872.1,2 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Last Edited21 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/…

Frederick Webb 87461

M, #8746, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 15 July 1864 at New Sarum, Wiltshire, England.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 Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 8746 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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.

John Waldie 87471

M, #8747, b. 1831, d. 25 September 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 25 September 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 September 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 1 July 1864 at Rotherham, 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 stovegrate fitter 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. 8747 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 May 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 3 years on 3 April 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10055 on 3 April 1872.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 May 1874 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 May 1875 at Western Australia.5 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited16 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. [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: 1591/1896.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106306713
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Alfred Wilson 87481

M, #8748, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 8 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 groom 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. 8748 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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.

William George Wingfield 87491

M, #8749, b. 1824, d. circa 16 March 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died circa 16 March 1887 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 16 March 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 6 August 1864 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 3 children as at 22 December 1865.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wheelwright 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. 8749 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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. [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: 136/1887. Recorded as William George Wingfield.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76476211

Thomas Waterhouse 87501

M, #8750, b. 1837, d. 12 September 1930

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Thomas Waterhouse 8750 (Photo: skillion2)
BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 12 September 1930 at Wembley, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG ZA 460A.2,5
ConvictedConvicted of stealing in a dwelling house and sentenced to 10 years on 23 August 1864 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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. 8750 on 22 December 1865.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsVimeira Convict Index
Last Edited21 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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101520/1930.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33343029
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207198531/…