John Williams 90261

M, #9026, b. 1824, d. 25 February 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 25 February 1876 at North Fremantle, Western Australia, died in an explosion at the Bridge Quarry.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 15 years on 12 December 1864 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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. 9026 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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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 1876 pg 7.
  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: 8835/1876.

Thomas Wiltshere 90271

M, #9027, b. 1835, d. 11 May 1893
Name-Change Thomas Wiltshere 9027 was also known as Thomas Wilshere 9027. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Hertfordshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 11 May 1893 at Fremantle Prison, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing fowls & potatoes and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1864 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 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. 9027 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 October 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited8 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 1893 pg 81.
  3. [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/M25-M25A
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

William Wallace 90281

M, #9028, b. 1837, d. 21 November 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 21 November 1869 at Busselton, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 30 October 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9028 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 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: 4410/1869. Recorded as William Wallan.

Joseph Williams 90291

M, #9029, b. 1840
Name-Change Joseph Williams 9029 was also known as Joseph Roberts 9029. 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing beef and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9029 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1868 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 4 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

Edward Wilson 90301

M, #9030, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 16 May 1864 at Liverpool, 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 perfumer 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. 9030 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1868 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 9 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited20 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.

Arthur Wilson 90311

M, #9031, b. 1839, d. 14 April 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 14 April 1888 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, brain tumour and abscess.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 August 1864 at Liverpool, 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 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 4 July 1866.5 
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. 9031 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
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 1888 pg 71.
  3. [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 1156M24-M25
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 239/1888.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Williams 90321

M, #9032, b. 1838, d. 13 April 1888
Name-Change John Williams 9032 was also known as George Firfield 9032.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 13 April 1888 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 10 October 1864 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 waiter 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. 9032 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [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/…

Robert Williams 90331

M, #9033, b. 1836
Name-Change Robert Williams 9033 was also known as Robert Johnson 9033.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 10 October 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 painter on 4 July 1866.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 4 July 1866.2 
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. 9033 on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England on 3 November 1871.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [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/…

John Wall 90341

M, #9034, b. 1836
Name-Change John Wall 9034 was also known as John Dixon 9034.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering 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 married as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a dyer 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. 9034 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 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.

Walter Walker 90351

M, #9035, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 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 miner 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. 9035 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 31 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Hercules on 2 March 1875.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited20 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 Williams 90361

M, #9036, b. 1805

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BirthHe was born in 1805.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 August 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9036 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 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 Ware 90371

M, #9037, b. 1838, d. 21 July 1912
Name-Change James Ware 9037 was also known as Jimmy Negus 9037.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 21 July 1912 at York, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 21 July 1912 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 26 September 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 seaman 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. 9037 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Rica's Stories."4 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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: 7100022/1912.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 145.

John Watson 90381

M, #9038, b. 1820, d. 13 November 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1880 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, stomach and liver disease.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape of his own daughter and sentenced to 12 years on 25 February 1865 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 married 3 children as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver 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. 9038 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 September 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited21 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 1880 pg 184.
  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)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10695/1880.

Joseph Woodall 90391

M, #9039, b. 1840, d. 20 July 1927

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 20 July 1927 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 159.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1864 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 cooper on 4 July 1866.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, bayonet wound left arm on 4 July 1866.4 
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. 9039 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 28 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 May 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [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: 101024/1927.
  4. [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/…

William Wheat 90401

M, #9040, b. 1846, d. 10 October 1866

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Family LinkWilliam Wheat 9040 and George Henry Wheat 9610 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
DeathHe died on 10 October 1866 at Perth, Western Australia, drowned at Rocky Reach in the Swan River.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 19 October 1866 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 4 July 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 4 July 1866.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9040 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
AccompliceJoseph Lovatt 9228
AccompliceThomas Spademan 9580
AccompliceGeorge Henry Wheat 9610
Bio The attached stories are compliments of Carol Wheat.

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited12 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043248911/view
  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: 3566/1867.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Elijah Warom 90411

M, #9041, b. 1831, d. 17 July 1870
Name-Change Elijah Warom 9041 was also known as Elijah Waram 9041.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1870 at Albany Convict Hospital, Albany, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 8 years on 28 June 1864 at Warwick, 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 married 4 children 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9041 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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: 4676/1870.
  4. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Charles George Williams 90421

M, #9042, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a donkey and sentenced to 10 years on 27 June 1864 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 4 children 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. 9042 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 July 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited20 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 Whitham 90431

M, #9043, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 20 October 1863 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 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9043 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 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 26 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 10 December 1875.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony 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.

Thomas Walsh 90441

M, #9044, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 6 August 1864 at Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9044 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 June 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta per Astracan on 24 October 1872.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited20 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 Williams 90451

M, #9045, b. 1836
Name-Change John Williams 9045 was also known as John Sullivan 9045. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 4 October 1864 at Doncaster, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9045 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Prince Victor on 28 April 1880.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited20 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 121.

John Grainger Wilson 90461

M, #9046, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 3 January 1865 at Beverley, Yorkshire, 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 bookbinder 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. 9046 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Port Natal per Sarah Smith on 18 November 1875.1,2 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited20 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 Wright 90471

M, #9047, b. 1840, d. 11 September 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 11 September 1886 at Quindalup, Western Australia, hit his head on a tree while horse riding.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 1 September 1864 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 4 July 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 4 July 1866.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 4 July 1866.6 
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. 9047 on 4 July 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipBelgravia Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited20 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 1886 pg 172.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14253/1886.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32700428
  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. [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/…