Edwin Abbott 93771

M, #9377, b. 1846, d. 15 November 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
DeathHe died on 15 November 1874 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1866 at Canterbury, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9377 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has a typo in the cause of death. 

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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: 8180/1874.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
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James Aitken 93781

M, #9378, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 1866 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9378 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 September 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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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/…

William Allen 93791

M, #9379, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 4 December 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9379 on 13 July 1867.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia in October 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to light labour class 26.12.1867.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 March 1884 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1929 but that man was 32 years old. 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043713593/view

John Atkins 93801

M, #9380, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & wounding and sentenced to 7 years on 3 December 1864 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9380 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 November 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 November 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 July 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.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 (R15)
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John Backman 93811

M, #9381, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fiddle stringmaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9381 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Tasmania per Islander on 3 May 1874.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited22 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/…

Thomas Ball 93821

M, #9382, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 3 December 1864 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9382 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10280 on 1 October 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 5 years on 1 October 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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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/110470677

John Bamber 93831

M, #9383, b. 1835, d. 20 August 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 20 August 1877 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 August 1877 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 10 years on 30 October 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9383 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited22 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: 9392/1877. Recorded as John Bamba.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18885

John Barker 93841

M, #9384, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 21 October 1864 at Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9384 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 October 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited22 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 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas John Barker 93851

M, #9385, b. 12 January 1836, d. 14 January 1927

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Thomas Barker 9385 (Photo: Maureen Barker)
BirthHe was born on 12 January 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 14 January 1927 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES DC 39.2,5
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1866 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9385 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has a typo in his convict no. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32006881
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100078/1927. Recorded as Thomas John Barker.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213622085/…

James Bate 93861

M, #9386, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 9 March 1865 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener; groom on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9386 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 February 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Tanjore on 27 January 1877.1,3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited22 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 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Thomas Bell 93871

M, #9387, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 1 March 1866 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9387 on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 April 1881 at Western Australia.1 
AccomplicePatrick Curo 9421
AccompliceJoseph O'Neill 9541
AccompliceDavid Gaffin 9742

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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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 Bentcliffe 93881

M, #9388, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years on 13 December 1865 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9388 on 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 August 1885 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Bone 9390
AccompliceWilliam Sykes 9589
AccompliceJohn Teale 9592
Bio He is extensively referenced in "Unwilling Emigrants"

Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."2,3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S264] Alexandra Hasluck, Unwilling Emigrants - A Study of the Convict Period of Western Australia, pg 5, 9, 11, 15, 22, 63, 70, 71.
  3. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 290.

William Blakely 93891

M, #9389, b. 1839, d. 23 May 1914
Name-Change William Blakely 9389 was also known as William Bleakley 9389. 

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Parents His parents were Charles Bleakley & Maria.2 
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 23 May 1914 at Northam, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 4 December 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a turner on 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9389 on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 December 1885 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHugh Owen 9542

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited17 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 4900059/1914.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211579194
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900059/1914. Recorded as William Bleakley.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191290361/…

Henry Bone 93901

M, #9390, b. 1830, d. 1 July 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Messingham, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 1 July 1895 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years on 13 December 1865 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9390 on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 June 1880 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Bentcliffe 9388
AccompliceWilliam Sykes 9589
AccompliceJohn Teale 9592
Bio He is extensively referenced in "Unwilling Emigrants."3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
Last Edited17 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 967/1895.
  3. [S264] Alexandra Hasluck, Unwilling Emigrants - A Study of the Convict Period of Western Australia, pg 5, 9, 11, 15, 22, 63, 70, 71.

John Foster Booth 93911

M, #9391, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Yorkshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop & house breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 4 December 1865 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9391 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 December 1874 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 December 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited26 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 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Brookes 93921

M, #9392, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Warwickshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1865 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9392 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 October 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited26 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.

Thomas Brooks 93931

M, #9393, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 12 December 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fitter on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9393 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 April 1871 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 16 December 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Shanghai per Contest on 28 June 1890.1,2 
AccompliceFrancis Williams 9615

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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 1890 pg 117.

John Brown 93941

M, #9394, b. 1842, d. 4 October 1885
Name-Change John Brown 9394 was also known as John Parsons 9394. 
Name-Change John Brown 9394 was also known as John Browne 9394.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 4 October 1885 at Dongara, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of pickpocket and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9394 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10299 on 2 March 1881.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a portmanteau and sentenced to 5 years on 2 March 1881 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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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 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/212144083*%22~2.

Thomas Brown 93951

M, #9395, b. 1838, d. 5 December 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 5 December 1874 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, fever and bronchitis.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 11 March 1858 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9395 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8302/1875.

Samuel Buckley 93961

M, #9396, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of counterfeiting coins and sentenced to 14 years on 12 December 1861 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9396 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions in December 1867 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to light labour class 05.01.1868.2,3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Buchanan 6513

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043713593/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

James Bullock 93971

M, #9397, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 7 years on 1 December 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9397 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 July 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
Last Edited22 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 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Robert Burns 93981

M, #9398, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 12 years on 2 December 1865 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9398 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 December 1884 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10393 on 4 April 1888.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1888 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 December 1891 at Western Australia.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 January 1895 at Western Australia.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 3 April 1895 at Western Australia.4 
Research CWA has him dying in 1892 but that Robert Burns was 37 years old. 

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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/66085620
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

George Butler 93991

M, #9399, b. 1834, d. 13 September 1908
Name-Change George Butler 9399 was also known as William George Butler 9399. 

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George Butler 9399 (Photo: Darryl Brady)
Parents His parents were William Butler & Anne.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834 at Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 16 November 1834 at Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England, His parents were William Butler & Anne.2 
MarrHe married Mary Ann Godman on 22 November 1857 at Farnham Royak, Buckinghamshire, England.3 
MarrHe married Annie Hill on 31 October 1876 at Guildford, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 13 September 1908 at Dandaragan, Western Australia.5 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England.6 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England. His occupation was shown as servant.7 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Hedgerley, Buckinghamshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer.8 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 8 March 1866 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9399 on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Violent CrimeWounding
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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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S296] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4227/1876.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4200011/1908. Recorded as William George Butler.
  6. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Joseph Carey 94001

M, #9400, b. 1832, d. 7 December 1910

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Parents His parents were Edward J Carey & Rachel Horreston.2 
BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 7 December 1910 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 61A.5 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 7 years on 25 October 1864 at Louth, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9400 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1868 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1872 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: 1600191/1910.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600191/1910.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26298001
  5. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…