George Marriott 89261

M, #8926, b. 1830, d. circa 14 April 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died circa 14 April 1872 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 15 April 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 widower as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 8926 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited17 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: 6150/1872.
  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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Henry Ambrose McKenna 89271

M, #8927, b. 1837, d. 10 May 1927

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 10 May 1927 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Jarrahdale Cemetery, Jarrahdale, Western Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 3 December 1864 at Durham, Durham, England.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. 8927 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 December 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited10 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3400004/1927. Recorded as Henry Ambrose McKenna.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120702461/henry-mckenna

Michael McGann 89281

M, #8928, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from a dwelling and sentenced to 11 years on 1 March 1865 at Durham, Durham, 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 seaman 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. 8928 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10198 on 3 January 1877.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
LeftHe left the colony for Tasmania per Glengoil on 20 October 1884.1,4 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited2 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66304364
  4. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1884 pg 182.

Henry Augustus Munns 89291

M, #8929, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 12 December 1864 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant 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. 8929 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited17 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.

David Morgan 89301

M, #8930, b. 1827, d. 3 July 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 3 July 1890 at Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried on 4 July 1890 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining money under false pretences and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1865 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 smith 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. 8930 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "To The Golden Land ..."3 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeFalse Pretences
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/.
  3. [S169] Peter J Bridge, To The Golden Land Exploration to the Eastward 1869-1896, pgs 2-32, 626.

William Meller 89311

M, #8931, b. 1838
Name-Change William Meller 8931 was also known as William Mellar 8931.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 26 November 1863 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 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. 8931 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10042 on 5 October 1871.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a pair of boots and sentenced to 3 years on 5 October 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1874 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 October 1874 at Western Australia.2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited2 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65933939

John Meadowcroft 89321

M, #8932, b. 1832, d. 9 April 1876
Name-Change John Meadowcroft 8932 was also known as James Meadowcroft 8932. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 9 April 1876 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Dysentery.2 
BurialHe was buried circa 10 April 1876 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 10 October 1864 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 8932 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited17 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/…

John Miller 89331

M, #8933, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing lead and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1864 at Preston, 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 groom 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. 8933 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited17 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.

Patsey McGough 89341

M, #8934, b. 1846
Name-Change Patsey McGough 8934 was also known as Patrick McGough 8934.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 10 March 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a factory worker 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. 8934 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 23 November 1876.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited17 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 1877 pg 12.

Daniel Mackeown 89351

M, #8935, b. 1838
Name-Change Daniel Mackeown 8935 was also known as David Mackeown 8935.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 23 March 1865 at Liverpool, 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 sailor 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. 8935 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Tasmania per Islander on 2 March 1873.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited17 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/…

George Mulany 89361

M, #8936, b. 1837
Name-Change George Mulany 8936 was also known as George Davis 8936. 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 23 May 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 sailor 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. 8936 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Madras per Hastings on 14 March 1874.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited2 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 Mills 89371

M, #8937, b. 1819, d. 8 September 1882

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 8 September 1882 at Perth, Western Australia, debility.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 9 September 1882 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 1 March 1865 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 married 5 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8937 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited18 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: 11482/1882.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William Walter Mitchell 89381

M, #8938, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing cloth and sentenced to 7 years on 1 March 1865 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 shoemaker 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. 8938 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited18 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 McKew 89391

M, #8939, b. 1835, d. 19 July 1892
Name-Change Richard McKew 8939 was also known as Richard McCue 8939.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1892 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, knocked down by galloping horse and run over by dray.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing scarves and sentenced to 10 years on 6 February 1865 at Newington, Surrey, 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. 8939 on 4 July 1866.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of mania on 15 December 1866 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 25.12.1866.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 December 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online
Research CWA have the wrong death date. 

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited1 Oct 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 1882 pg 121.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11359/1882.
  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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043242487/view

Edward Moss 89401

M, #8940, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1864 at Leeds, 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 waterman 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. 8940 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited18 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.

Reuben Marsh 89411

M, #8941, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 6 January 1865 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 cutler 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. 8941 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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.

Henry Murray 89421

M, #8942, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 13 February 1865 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 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 boot and shoemaker 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. 8942 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1871 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 Darwin per Bittern on 3 March 1885.2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 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 1885 pg 44.

Mike McClinchy 89431

M, #8943, b. 1841, d. 9 December 1884
Name-Change Mike McClinchy 8943 was also known as Mike McGlinchy 8943.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841 at Londonderry, County Londonderry, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 9 December 1884 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, morbus cordis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 28 December 1864 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8943 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeRape
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 210.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 8771-9058 (R14)
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William McKay 89441

M, #8944, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 3 May 1864 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 gardener 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. 8944 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited18 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 McKenzie 89451

M, #8945, b. 1825, d. 27 August 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 27 August 1897 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile Decay.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 August 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 28 September 1864 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 painter and glazier 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. 8945 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited18 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: 2151/1897.

Duncan McPherson 89461

M, #8946, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 2 September 1863 at Peshawar, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter; soldier 71st Reg. No. 4114 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. 8946 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 July 1867 at Western Australia. The attached images are from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/31.1,2,3
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in Tree 14C of "Nyungar Tradition."4 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited2 Sep 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. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 129L (pdf pg 607).
  3. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 90L (pdf pg 608).
  4. [S193] Lois Tilbrook, Nyungar Tradition, pg 176.

William Mead 89471

M, #8947, b. 1837, d. 22 December 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 22 December 1888 at Northam, Western Australia, run over by dray.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 7 July 1864 at Quebec, Quebec, Canada.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 groom; soldier 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. 8947 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1886 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited18 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 1889 pg 5.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 698/1888.
  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/…

Frederick Nichols 89481

M, #8948, b. 1836
Name-Change Frederick Nichols 8948 was also known as Frederick Nicholls 8948.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 23 November 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 boilermaker 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. 8948 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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.

Charles Nobles 89491

M, #8949, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 2 March 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 silk twister 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. 8949 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 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.

James Neal 89501

M, #8950, b. 1827, d. 28 September 1887
Name-Change James Neal 8950 was also known as James Neil 8950.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 28 September 1887 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, asthma.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 March 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 8950 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 February 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10047 on 3 January 1872.4 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 4 years on 3 January 1872 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.5 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 April 1876 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 October 1876 at Western Australia.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10207 on 4 July 1877.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing six pairs of trousers and sentenced to 6 years on 4 July 1877 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 77.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 600/1887.
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65934152
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106305912