James Hailey 88761

M, #8876, b. 1830
Name-Change James Hailey 8876 was also known as James Harley 8876.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a gun & vegetables and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1863 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8876 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Helena Mena on 27 December 1879.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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 1880 pg 12.

Richard Hemsley 88771

M, #8877, b. 1839, d. circa 9 August 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died circa 9 August 1892 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 9 August 1892 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing clothes and sentenced to 7 years on 20 October 1864 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 plasterer 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. 8877 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of perjury and sentenced to 3 years on 9 January 1875 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10151 on 9 January 1875.5 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 642/1892. Recorded as Richard Helmsley.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930, Record Type: , Reel No.: , Ref No.: Acc 1156/V10
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

Edward Hall 88781

M, #8878, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a horse & cart and sentenced to 10 years on 5 January 1865 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8878 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 August 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited14 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.

John Howard 88791

M, #8879, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a purse and sentenced to 7 years on 25 August 1864 at Salford, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8879 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

William Hamilton 88801

M, #8880, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 10 March 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk; warehouseman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8880 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 February 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
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.

Edmund John Harris 88811

M, #8881, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8881 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Ellen on 19 October 1877.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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 1878 pg 20.

James Hansan 88821

M, #8882, b. 1845
Name-Change James Hansan 8882 was also known as James Hanson 8882.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a stack and sentenced to 7 years on 14 December 1863 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 warehouse packer 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. 8882 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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.

Charles Haines 88831

M, #8883, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a horse and sentenced to 7 years on 28 June 1864 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 butcher 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. 8883 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily Smith on 20 January 1875.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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/…

James Howell 88841

M, #8884, b. 1832, d. 22 September 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 22 September 1874 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 18 March 1864 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8884 on 4 July 1866.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited14 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, 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 Nos 8771-9058 (R14)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8144/1874.

Samuel Hooley 88851

M, #8885, b. 1823, d. circa November 1866
Name-Change Samuel Hooley 8885 was also known as Samuel Smith 8885. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Walsall, Staffordshire, England.1,2 
MarrHe married Sarah Shooter on 1 January 1856 at Walsall, Staffordshire, England. Daughter of William Shooter.3,4
DeathHe died circa November 1866 at Torbay, Albany, Western Australia, remains found near Torbay in 1868.1,5 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at County Prison, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. His occupation was shown as collier. He was using the name Samuel Smith.2 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Walsall, Staffordshire, England. He was recorded as Samuel Wooley.6 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1865 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 4 July 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8885 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson

He is mentioned in "Exploration Eastwards ..."7,8

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited28 May 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. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S297] England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  5. [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/…
  6. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
  8. [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pgs 492-496, 516.

James Hester 88861

M, #8886, b. 1841, d. 11 February 1902
Name-Change James Hester 8886 was also known as James Hesler 8886.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 11 February 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 59.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 288.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a watch and sentenced to 10 years on 24 October 1864 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 shoemaker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8886 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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: 1888/1902.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

John Henry Hardman 88871

M, #8887, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 17 May 1864 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8887 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Clyde on 11 September 1883.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1883 pg 158, 178.

Joseph Hattersley 88881

M, #8888, b. 1831, d. 23 October 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 23 October 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 66.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG BC 65.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing lead and sentenced to 7 years on 26 August 1864 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 pen and pocketblade forger 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. 8888 on 4 July 1866.1 
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 14 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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: 1937/1899.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3237848
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

William Hamilton 88891

M, #8889, b. 1827, d. 1866
Name-Change William Hamilton 8889 was also known as William Grieve Hamilton 8889.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died in 1866 at at sea died on voyage.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 13 February 1865 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 7 April 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 7 April 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 7 April 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Belgravia leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 7 April 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8889 on 7 April 1866.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited14 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/…

James Henderson 88901

M, #8890, b. 1824, d. 21 January 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 21 January 1887 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Diarrhoea.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 22 January 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 26 April 1864 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 puddler 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. 8890 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited14 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. [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: 16/1887.

Joseph Jennings 88911

M, #8891, b. 1820
Name-Change Joseph Jennings 8891 was also known as Joseph Hennings 8891.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 30 November 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gasfitter 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. 8891 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

William Scott Ireland 88921

M, #8892, b. 1840, d. 28 December 1887
Name-Change William Scott Ireland 8892 was also known as John Scott 8892.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 28 December 1887 at Kimberley Goldfields, Western Australia, body found near Mt Barrett on 29 December 1887 believed to be William Scott murdered.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 8 December 1864 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 miner 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. 8892 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited14 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/66084921

Charles Jordan 88931

M, #8893, b. 25 August 1843, d. 23 August 1919

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Charles Jordan 8893 (Photo: smurf160885)
Parents His parents were Charles Jordan & Sarah.2 
BirthHe was born on 25 August 1843 at Stansted, Essex, England. His parents were Charles Jordan & Sarah Rickett.1,3
BaptismHe was baptised on 24 September 1843 at St Mary the Virgin and St John the Evangelist, Stansted, Essex, England, His parents were Charles Jordon & Sarah.4 
MarrHe married Catherine McGuire on 18 December 1875 at Albany, Western Australia.5 
DeathHe died on 23 August 1919 at Albany, Western Australia.6,7 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.8
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.9 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire, England. His occupation was shown as butcher's errand boy.10 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1864 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 4 July 1866.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8893 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 5400038/1919.
  3. [S21] Birth Certificate.
  4. [S348] Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1921, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4018/1875.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/146142152
  7. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5400038/1919.
  8. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176841188/…
  9. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  10. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

William James 88941

M, #8894, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing clothes and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1864 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, 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. 8894 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 October 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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 Jones 88951

M, #8895, b. 1843, d. 9 January 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 9 January 1895 at Bunbury, Western Australia, run over by train Bunbury jetty.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 8 August 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 8895 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1895 pg 14.

Richard Jackson 88961

M, #8896, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
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 stonecutter 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. 8896 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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.

Matthew Jones 88971

M, #8897, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
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 married 1 child 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. 8897 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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.

Alexander Johnson 88981

M, #8898, b. 1834, d. 19 July 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1872 at Vasse, Western Australia, acute pleuritis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 27 October 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8898 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited16 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: 6278/1872. Recorded as Alexander Johnston.

John Johnson 88991

M, #8899, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 21 November 1864 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8899 on 4 July 1866.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia in November 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was detained in hospital under observation.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Tasmania per Islander on 13 May 1876.1,3 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited29 Aug 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-2043713593/view
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Jones 89001

M, #8900, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing 20lb of cheese and sentenced to 9 years on 3 December 1864 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8900 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 29 November 1877.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 20.