Charles Allen 87761

M, #8776, b. 1826, d. 8 June 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 8 June 1885 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 25 June 1863 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8776 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 November 1868 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 5 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Apr 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: 13269/1885. Recorded as Chas Allen.
  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.

William John Agnew 87771

M, #8777, b. 1841, d. 10 September 1911
Name-Change William John Agnew 8777 was also known as William Agnew McCaw 8777.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841 at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 10 September 1911 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Palmyra, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 30 January 1865 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 4 July 1866. Wife Jane arrived per Naval Brigade 1874.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8777 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached short story is from the papers of Bob Cook.

He married the daughter of an Enrolled Pensioner Guard.

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited5 Dec 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: 2700231/1911. Recorded as William Agnew McCaw.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26350610
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207001157/…

William Burgess 87781

M, #8778, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence 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 married as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8778 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 13 January 1875.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited4 Apr 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.

Richard Bayliff 87791

M, #8779, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Middlesex, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged coins and sentenced to 7 years on 19 September 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a paperbag maker; mason on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8779 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 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 11 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited3 Apr 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 Burrell 87801

M, #8780, b. 1823, d. 13 February 1904

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Parents His parents were William Burrell & Charlotte Watkins.2 
BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 13 February 1904 at Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. PRES AA 189.3 
ConvictedConvicted of chapel breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 19 September 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 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a emery manufacturer on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8780 on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 December 1879 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of damaging trees and sentenced to 3 years on 4 January 1882 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10322 on 4 January 1882.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 October 1883 at Western Australia.7 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 December 1889 at Western Australia.7 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Transported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited30 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, Death Reg: 1814/1904.
  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: 1814/1904.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2986234
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  7. [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/…

John Burn 87811

M, #8781, b. 1837, d. 31 October 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 31 October 1874 at Albany, Western Australia, excessive rum drinking.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 21 November 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ivory cutter on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8781 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeUttering
Last Edited30 Apr 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 Nos 8771-9058 (R14)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8166/1874.
  4. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 9
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

John Browning 87821

M, #8782, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sacrilege and sentenced to 8 years on 13 March 1865 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8782 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesSacrilege
Last Edited4 Apr 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.

Henry Butt 87831

M, #8783, b. 1843, d. 17 February 1931

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Henry Butt 8783 (Photo: Rutth mcWilliams)
Parents His father was Thomas Butt.2 
BirthHe was born in 1843 at Somerset, England.1 
DeathHe died on 17 February 1931 at Midland Junction, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES EC 1.3,6
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 22 October 1863 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8783 on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 September 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 10 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in "They Kept This State Afloat."7 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6100008/1931.
  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: 6100008/1931.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/206641560
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213632329/henry-butt
  7. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 43.

James Billings 87841

M, #8784, b. 1841, d. 5 November 1916

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Parents His father was James Billings.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 5 November 1916 at West Perth, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES CA 166.3 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 15 years on 8 December 1864 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woodturner on 4 July 1866.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 4 July 1866.6 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8784 on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 March 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited4 Apr 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100595/1916.
  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/81357014
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100595/1916.
  6. [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 Bligh 87851

M, #8785, b. 1842, d. 25 June 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 25 June 1867 at Depot Hospital, Guildford, Western Australia, remittent fever.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 1 March 1865 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8785 on 4 July 1866.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited4 Apr 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: 3583/1867.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 8771-9058 (R14)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Beaumont 87861

M, #8786, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 7 years on 12 October 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8786 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 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 26 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Legion of Honour on 4 April 1873.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited4 Apr 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Bolin 87871

M, #8787, b. 1836
Name-Change John Bolin 8787 was also known as John Bolan 8787.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 21 October 1863 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a chairmaker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8787 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 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 28 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Apr 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 Broadbent 87881

M, #8788, b. 1834, d. 15 March 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 15 March 1903 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. CONG AA 145.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing clothing and sentenced to 7 years on 26 October 1863 at Salford, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woolpacker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8788 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 Apr 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. [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: 1919/1903.

Henry Butters 87891

M, #8789, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery of a money bill and sentenced to 8 years on 3 December 1864 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a commercial traveller on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8789 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 November 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 12 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr with family on 14 January 1875.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited5 Apr 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.

Wilson Barker 87901

M, #8790, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing cloth and sentenced to 10 years on 20 February 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8790 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 Apr 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 Booth 87911

M, #8791, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary of domestic items and sentenced to 12 years on 10 March 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coal miner on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8791 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 June 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited5 Apr 2024

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  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 Christopher Bennett 87921

M, #8792, b. 1843
Name-Change John Christopher Bennett 8792 was also known as Christopher Bennett 8792. 

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 23 March 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8792 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 May 1881 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Adelaide, SA on 28 May 1881.2,3 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited3 Apr 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 1881 pg 101, 136.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Burns 87931

M, #8793, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a hay stack and sentenced to 7 years on 13 March 1865 at Bala, Merionethshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8793 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 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 12 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited5 Apr 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.

Frederick Buckland 87941

M, #8794, b. 1838, d. circa 1 November 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died circa 1 November 1875 at Bunbury, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a gun valued at £1.10s and sentenced to 10 years on 3 January 1865 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8794 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited5 Apr 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/109902226

Henry Thomas Beazley 87951

M, #8795, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 2 March 1865 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8795 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 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 3 May 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited5 Apr 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 Baggerley 87961

M, #8796, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 27 March 1865 at Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8796 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 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 7 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 18 January 1876.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited5 Apr 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.

George Ball 87971

M, #8797, b. 1831, d. 3 July 1873
Name-Change George Ball 8797 was also known as Charles Foster 8797. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 3 July 1873 at Fremantle Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, tuberculosis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 22 December 1856 at Lewes, Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
ConvictedConvicted of being at large before the expiration of his sentence and sentenced to 3 years additional on 4 January 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; ex soldier on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8797 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1866 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited30 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: 6699/1873.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 8771-9058 (R14)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

Frederick Bevan 87981

M, #8798, b. 1844, d. 12 March 1894
Name-Change Frederick Bevan 8798 was also known as Frank Bevan 8798. 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
DeathHe died on 12 March 1894 at Koogan, Victoria Plains, Western Australia, crushed when tent collapsed during a storm.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a purse & 12 shillings and sentenced to 7 years on 24 October 1864 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass finisher; caster on 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8798 on 4 July 1866.1 
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 23 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent to commit murder and sentenced to 10 years on 4 April 1888 at Roebourne, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1892 at Western Australia.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10399 on 10 July 1892.4 
Bio Mentioned in "Fremantle Hospital ..."5 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Dec 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: 312/1894.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260674732
  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. [S258] Phyl Garrick and Chris Jeffrey, Fremantle Hospital - A Social History to 1987, pg 42.

Henry Brockington 87991

M, #8799, b. 1839, d. 24 November 1907

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Henry Brockington 8799 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 24 November 1907 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON AA 691.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 24 October 1864 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brush maker on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8799 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 April 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited5 Apr 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. [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: 2700308/1907.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28832564/2559136
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 5.

Thomas Barnett 88001

M, #8800, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 5 December 1864 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 4 July 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8800 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 November 1880 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in the Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited6 Apr 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.