John Rogers 92761

M, #9276, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 20 December 1864 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9276 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 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 19 December 1874 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.

Alexander Ross 92771

M, #9277, b. 1845, d. 1 February 1928

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Alexander Ross 9277 (Photo: BWinfield38)
Parents His parents were Donald Ross & Ivahan (Johanna) Mcdonald.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland.1,3 
MarrHe married Sarah McGlinn on 19 February 1880 at York, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 1 February 1928 at York, Western Australia, aged 82.1,5,6,7 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.8 
Census_1851ScotHe appeared on the 1851 Scotish census at Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland.3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years on 21 April 1865 at Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.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 
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. 9277 on 22 December 1866.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Fremantle Prison Website
Research CWA has a typo in his death year. 

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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: 7100003/1928.
  3. [S280] 1851 Scotland Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4878/1880.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100003/1928.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252454113
  7. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  8. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Albert Julius Wilhelm Rudolff 92781

M, #9278, b. 1845, d. 4 April 1872
Name-Change Albert Julius Wilhelm Rudolff 9278 was also known as Albert Julius Wilhelm Rudolph 9278.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
DeathHe died on 4 April 1872 at Middle Swan, Western Australia, falling from a tree while possum hunting in Oakover Paddock.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 20 March 1865 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.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 sailor 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. 9278 on 22 December 1866.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone .."5 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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: 6192/1872. Recorded as Albert J W Rudolph.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65932886
  5. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 110.

Thomas Russell 92791

M, #9279, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 9 May 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hatter 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. 9279 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 May 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 15 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Calcutta per Astracan on 24 October 1872.1 

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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.

Thomas Ryan 92801

M, #9280, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 5 January 1863 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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. 9280 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Callao per Gustave Adolphe on 9 May 1871.1,2 

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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/…

Thomas Ryan 92811

M, #9281, b. 1837

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Thomas Ryan 9281 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1837 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 17 April 1865 at Secunderabad, India. 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; soldier 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. 9281 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 February 1882 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Austalia's Last Convicts."2 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
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. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 54.

Frederick Sallis 92821

M, #9282, b. 1841, d. 26 January 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 26 January 1871 at Beverley, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 28 January 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 18 March 1865 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9282 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1870 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4873/1871.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3753695
  4. [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/…
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

James Scott 92831

M, #9283, b. 1838, d. 22 July 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 22 July 1869 at Perth Gaol Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 23 July 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 7 years on 3 March 1864 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 moulder 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. 9283 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1868 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.
  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: 4341/1869.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Edmond Sedgewick 92841

M, #9284, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket 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 unmarried 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9284 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 22 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Legion of Honour on 29 April 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/…

Benjamin Shakespeare 92851

M, #9285, b. 1827, d. 10 October 1902

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Parents His parents were Benjamin Shakespeare & Anne Geary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 10 October 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 69.4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 7 March 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 miner 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. 9285 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 March 1885 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2347/1902.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2347/1902.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Patrick Shannon 92861

M, #9286, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted arson of a gaol and sentenced to 14 years on 13 March 1863 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, 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 porter 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. 9286 on 22 December 1866.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in April 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 09.04.1868.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 September 1877 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Emily on 1 May 1881.1,3 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited29 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1881 pg 80.

William Shaw 92871

M, #9287, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 22 May 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 turner 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. 9287 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 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 8 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10281 on 1 October 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 5 years on 1 October 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.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. [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/2981863

Charles Sherman 92881

M, #9288, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 7 years on 27 February 1864 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 plasterer's 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9288 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Tanjore on 3 October 1878.1,2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited18 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/…

Dennis Shea 92891

M, #9289, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
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 unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a printer 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. 9289 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 August 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Occident on 2 February 1879.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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 1879 pg 46.

George Short 92901

M, #9290, b. 1830, d. 2 June 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 2 June 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 118.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. 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 waterman 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. 9290 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3753695
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

James Smith 92911

M, #9291, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 8 June 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 9291 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 June 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 9 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 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.

John Smith 92921

M, #9292, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 7 years on 6 April 1863 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 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. 9292 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited18 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.

John Smith 92931

M, #9293, b. 1835
Name-Change John Smith 9293 was also known as John Martin 9293. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 29 December 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 blacksmith 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. 9293 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

John Smith 92941

M, #9294, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 29 November 1864 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, 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 striker 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. 9294 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited18 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.

John Smith 92951

M, #9295, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 14 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 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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. 9295 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 August 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 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.

John Smith 92961

M, #9296, b. 1813
Name-Change John Smith 9296 was also known as Jack the Flat 9296. 

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 1 April 1865 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 9296 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited18 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.

John Smith 92971

M, #9297, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 3 April 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 miner 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. 9297 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 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 18 February 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited18 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.

John Smith 92981

M, #9298, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 January 1865 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 sailor 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. 9298 on 22 December 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 3 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per James Wilson on 17 September 1880.1,2 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1880 pg 162.

Patrick Smith 92991

M, #9299, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of habitually drunk & violence to a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 28 December 1864 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1866.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker; soldier 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. 9299 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 July 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

William Smith 93001

M, #9300, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of possession of house breaking tools and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 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 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. 9300 on 22 December 1866.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ConvictsCorona Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 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.