George Collins 91261

M, #9126, b. 1821, d. 1 June 1908

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Parents His father was William Collins.2 
BirthHe was born in 1821 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 1 June 1908 at York, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.6
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hairdresser on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9126 on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone .."7 

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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: 7100015/1908.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100015/1908.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148614568
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51217139/george-collins
  7. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 181.

John Collins 91271

M, #9127, b. 1838, d. 15 August 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 15 August 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years on 6 June 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9127 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4708/1870.

Bernard Connolly 91281

M, #9128, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 June 1865 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9128 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per Eastern Chief on 10 December 1877.1,2 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 20.

Thomas Conway 91291

M, #9129, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at County Down, Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to ravish and sentenced to 8 years on 21 April 1865 at Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9129 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

George Coulson 91301

M, #9130, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819 at Durham, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1864 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9130 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Daylight on 10 December 1875.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "Bootenal ..."3 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1876 pg 4.
  3. [S102] Noel Sievewright, Bootenal and Beyond: Stories of the Auld, Bunter, Sievewright and other families in the Mid-West of WA, pg 65.

Henry Coveney 91311

M, #9131, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 20 February 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9131 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Cowley 91321

M, #9132, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 June 1865 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9132 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 October 1879 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 12 March 1881.1,2 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1881 pg 146.

John Crawley 91331

M, #9133, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 9 January 1865 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 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9133 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Robert Morrison on 20 October 1879.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Edward Critchley 91341

M, #9134, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 6 April 1863 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9134 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Nubia on 26 May 1874.1,2 

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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/…

Cornelius Crosby 91351

M, #9135, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1863 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9135 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Chrysolite on 2 August 1873.1,2 

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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 Cunningham 91361

M, #9136, b. 1816, d. 6 February 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1816 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 6 February 1869 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 7 February 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 23 December 1863 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9136 on 22 December 1866.1 

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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: 4142/1869.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Edward Morgan Davis 91371

M, #9137, b. 1824
Name-Change Edward Morgan Davis 9137 was also known as Edward Morgan Davies 9137.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson with intent to defraud and sentenced to 15 years on 10 March 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9137 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 February 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 March 1880 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Australind on 26 April 1895.1,2 

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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 1895 pg 84.

John Davis 91381

M, #9138, b. 1841
Name-Change John Davis 9138 was also known as John Davies 9138.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 31 October 1865 at Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9138 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 3 February 1874.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Samuel Dawes 91391

M, #9139, b. 1841, d. 13 November 1924
Name-Change Samuel Dawes 9139 was also known as Samuel Daws 9139. 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1924 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG VC 8.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 March 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9139 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 September 1881 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Chubb 9119

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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: 101452/1924. Recorded as Samuel Daws.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158366369/samuel-daws

Charles Henry Deacon 91401

M, #9140, b. 1848, d. 10 April 1929

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Parents His father was William Deacon.2 
BirthHe was born in 1848 at Berkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 April 1929 at Geraldton, Western Australia, aged 80.1,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 11 April 1929 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 7 years on 15 July 1864 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonemason on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9140 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story compliments of Sue White was first published in Convict Links June 2020.

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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: 2900024/1929.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900024/1929. Recorded as Charles Henry Deacon.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67206236
  5. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5757

John Desmond 91411

M, #9141, b. 1837, d. 15 March 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 15 March 1897 at Twenty One Mile Albany Road, Perth, Western Australia, Suffocation.2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 17 March 1897 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1865 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a machine fitter on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9141 on 22 December 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 28 December 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1897 pg 97.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1792/1897.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84555882

Joseph Dewhurst 91421

M, #9142, b. 1823, d. 10 February 1896
Name-Change Joseph Dewhurst 9142 was also known as Joseph David Dewhurst 9142.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 10 February 1896 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 11 February 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 21 August 1865 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9142 on 22 December 1866.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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: 1253/1896. Recorded as Joseph David Dewhurst.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Alexander Diey 91431

M, #9143, b. 1831, d. 25 February 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 25 February 1873 at Depot Hospital, Bunbury, Western Australia, influenza.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 18 April 1865 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9143 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited13 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6515/1873. Recorded as Alexander Diry.

William Dinsdale 91441

M, #9144, b. 1838, d. 25 November 1902
Name-Change William Dinsdale 9144 was also known as William Dimsdale 9144.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 25 November 1902 at York, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 18 October 1864 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9144 on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited13 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148407788
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3027/1902.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

William Ditchfield 91451

M, #9145, b. 1828, d. 5 October 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 5 October 1891 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Cancer.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 6 October 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 29 July 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boot and shoemaker on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9145 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 September 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited13 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. [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: 559/1891.

Peter Donnolly 91461

M, #9146, b. 1836, d. 10 May 1915
Name-Change Peter Donnolly 9146 was also known as Peter Donnelly 9146. 

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 10 May 1915 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES DA 386.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1865 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer; plasterer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9146 on 22 December 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 4 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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. [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: 1600094/1915. Recorded as Peter Donnelly.

Cornelius Donovan 91471

M, #9147, b. 1847

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BirthHe was born in 1847.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 10 April 1865 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 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a costermonger on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9147 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 May 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Zephyr on 22 January 1877.1,2 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited13 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1877 pg 66.

George Donovan 91481

M, #9148, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 5 January 1863 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9148 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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.

Edwin Dresch 91491

M, #9149, b. 1819, d. 22 October 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 22 October 1880 at Perth, Western Australia, bronchitis.1,2 
BurialHe was buried circa 23 October 1880 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 12 June 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pictureframe maker on 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9149 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited13 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: 10666/1880.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Patrick Driscoll 91501

M, #9150, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 8 May 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Corona arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 22 December 1866. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9150 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Yatala on 2 May 1878.1,2 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited19 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…