Thomas Morgan 95261

M, #9526, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 15 September 1865 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a civil engineer 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. 9526 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 October 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.

John Morris 95271

M, #9527, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 25 October 1864 at Birmingham, 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 glazier 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. 9527 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Legion of Honour on 29 April 1873.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "Hewbrew, Israelite, Jew."3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Jewish Convict Index
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S248] David Mossenson, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, pg 252.

John Morris 95281

M, #9528, b. 1833, d. 27 December 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 27 December 1867 at Toodyay, Western Australia, got out of his depth and drowned while bathing.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 10 years on 27 March 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 9528 on 13 July 1867.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043726210/view
  3. [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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3845/1868.

George Morrison 95291

M, #9529, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & resisting arrest and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1866 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 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fireman 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. 9529 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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.

Michael Mullaney 95301

M, #9530, b. 1834, d. 31 October 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 31 October 1893 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, senile decay.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of attempted homicide (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 15 November 1864 at Jullundur, Punjab, India. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Widower; D left side on 13 July 1867.4 
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. 9530 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 July 1876 at Western Australia.1,5 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeAttempted Murder
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 894/1893.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930, Record Type: , Reel No.: , Ref No.: ACC 1156/M25-M25A
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1893 pg 181.

Edward Murphy 95311

M, #9531, b. 1829, d. 1 November 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 1 November 1879 at York, Western Australia, found dead in the bush.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 25 October 1864 at Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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 married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a whipmaker 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. 9531 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1879 pg 186.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10312/1879.

James Murphy 95321

M, #9532, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 20 November 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a fruit salesman 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. 9532 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 September 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 March 1886 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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.

William Murphy 95331

M, #9533, b. 1835
Name-Change William Murphy 9533 was also known as William Howan 9533.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 4 November 1864 at Montreal, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: 2 Ds left side on 13 July 1867.2 
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. 9533 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."3 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
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, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 79, 82.

John Nairey 95341

M, #9534, b. 1839, d. 29 May 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 29 May 1897 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1865 at Winchester, Hampshire, 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 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. 9534 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 January 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited6 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 959/1897. Recorded as John Naircy.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206948306/john-nairey

Richard Newby 95351

M, #9535, b. 1839, d. 16 November 1922
Name-Change Richard Newby 9535 was also known as Robert Buckland 9535. 

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Parents His parents were Charles Buckland & Hannah Barker.2 
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 16 November 1922 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 25.3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 years on 28 November 1865 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 clerk; soldier 17th Lancers 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. 9535 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 April 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited25 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, Death Reg: 101354/1922.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101354/1922. Recorded as Robert Richard Newby.

William Newcombe 95361

M, #9536, b. 1819, d. 15 October 1899

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BirthHe was born in 1819 at Warwickshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 15 October 1899 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, aged 84.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC BB 27.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 10 October 1865 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 9 children 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9536 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
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. [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: 1931/1899. Recorded as William Newcomb.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3237848

Joseph Newman 95371

M, #9537, b. 1837, d. 14 September 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 14 September 1884 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, pneumonia.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 20 November 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9537 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 161.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12774/1884.

Charles Noble 95381

M, #9538, b. 1843, d. 8 January 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 8 January 1875 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, peritonitis.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 10 January 1875 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a penknife grinder 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. 9538 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Henry Ellis 9726

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited25 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: 8253/1875.
  3. [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/…
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18790

Edward O'Brien 95391

M, #9539, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9539 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1877 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 December 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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/…

Peter O'Brien 95401

M, #9540, b. 1833, d. 2 May 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 2 May 1871 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 20 years on 20 March 1865 at Bodmin, Cornwall, 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 cook and butcher on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: American coat of arms, J S breast, ship in full sail right side, albatross spread, flag and union jack left side which covers letter D; P B and cross left arm on 13 July 1867.4 
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. 9540 on 13 July 1867.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
Last Edited27 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4961/1871.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph O'Neill 95411

M, #9541, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 1 March 1866 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9541 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 
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 18 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 June 1878 at Western Australia.1 
AccomplicePatrick Curo 9421
AccompliceThomas Bell 9387
AccompliceDavid Gaffin 9742

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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.

Hugh Owen 95421

M, #9542, b. 1837, d. 24 February 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 24 February 1868 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 4 December 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blast minder 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. 9542 on 13 July 1867.1 
AccompliceWilliam Blakely 9389

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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-2046065301/view
  3. [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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3773/1868.

John Pacey 95431

M, #9543, b. 1845
Name-Change John Pacey 9543 was also known as Harry Ward 9543. 

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John Pacey 9543 (SROWA Cons 4173/6)
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Leicestershire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of abuse of girl under 10 years and sentenced to 12 years on 23 October 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker and confectioner 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. 9543 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 February 1884 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10362 on 1 July 1885.2 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking & larceny and sentenced to 5 years + 2 years on 1 July 1885 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 January 1895 at Western Australia.4 
Bio He has a page in "Austalia's Last Convicts."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. [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/77284314
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 48.

Richard Perks 95441

M, #9544, b. 1837, d. 16 August 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 16 August 1875 at York, Western Australia, died Mt Bakewell from stoppage of bowels.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 8 January 1866 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 married 1 child 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9544 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 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/…

James Potter 95451

M, #9545, b. 1841, d. 16 December 1886

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James Potter 9545 (Photo: Carmel Naughton)
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 16 December 1886 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Pneumonia; Acute Hepatitis.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 December 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 bricklayer 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. 9545 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 December 1885 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited27 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: 14369/1886.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209930891/…

Edwin Henry Powell 95461

M, #9546, b. 1827, d. circa 19 May 1898

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Parents His parents were Thomas Powell & Frances Humphrey.2 
BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died circa 19 May 1898 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was Married 4 children as at 13 July 1867. Wife and 2 children arrived 1874 per Naval Brigade.1,5 
OccupationRecorded as a surveyor 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. 9546 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 January 1877 at Western Australia.1,6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 February 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1014/1898.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1014/1898. Recorded as Edwin Henry Powell.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3210841
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054399359/view
  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/…

Walter Pratt 95471

M, #9547, b. 1835, d. 17 June 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 17 June 1900 at Wanneroo, Western Australia, intoxicated and allowed to leave the hotel when the weather was very bad.1,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. CONG AA 82.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 14 March 1864 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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. 9547 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 6 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Chessum 8508
AccompliceJonathan Illsley 8590
AccompliceJames Rook 8684

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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. [S92] Bedford & Luton Gaol Register, online apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/, https://apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=60
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1722/1900.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23837935

Joseph Pugh 95481

M, #9548, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 7 years on 5 March 1866 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rough carpenter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9548 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 July 1871 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Assam on 29 December 1877.1,3 

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Last Edited27 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 20.

Joseph Rainsley 95491

M, #9549, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 8 years on 16 January 1866 at Scarborough, 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 cloth dresser 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. 9549 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 November 1872 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Teresa on 2 March 1875.1,3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited27 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/…

John Randall 95501

M, #9550, b. 1841, d. 3 April 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 3 April 1871 at Depot Hospital, Bunbury, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of striking superior officer & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 7 July 1865 at Madra, India. 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 groom; soldier 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. 9550 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited27 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4938/1871. Recorded as John Randale.