Thomas Ratcliffe 95511

M, #9551, b. 1838

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 21 November 1864 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 turner and fitter 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. 9551 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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

Robert Reed 95521

M, #9552, b. 1833, d. 14 June 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 14 June 1909 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. WES AA 215.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1865 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child 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. 9552 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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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.
  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: 1600080/1909.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213600006/robert-reed

John Richards 95531

M, #9553, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 10 March 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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. 9553 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited27 May 2024

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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.

William Richards 95541

M, #9554, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1866 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 groom; soldier 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. 9554 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 August 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited27 May 2024

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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.

William Richardson 95551

M, #9555, b. 1847

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BirthHe was born in 1847.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 16 December 1865 at Maidstone, Kent, England.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. 9555 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Otway on 27 December 1882.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited26 May 2024

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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.

James Robertson 95561

M, #9556, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 27 April 1865 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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. 9556 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 March 1882 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited28 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 Robins 95571

M, #9557, b. 1826, d. June 1883

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died in June 1883 at Wandering, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 5 February 1866 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9557 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 September 1873 at Western Australia.1,3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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: 11999/1883. Recorded as Thomas Robbins.
  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/…

George Robinson 95581

M, #9558, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1866 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 smith; fitter 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. 9558 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 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 Rock 95591

M, #9559, b. 1824, d. 20 February 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 20 February 1886 at Toodyay, Western Australia, aged 57.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1865 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 4 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer 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. 9559 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 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 1886 pg 48.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13997/1886.
  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/…

Daniel Ryan 95601

M, #9560, b. 1832, d. 15 January 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 15 January 1889 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, cancer of neck and jaw.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1865 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. 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. 9560 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 August 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited28 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 1889 pg 16.
  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: 21/1889.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3123310

John Schora 95611

M, #9561, b. 1842, d. 2 August 1922
Name-Change John Schora 9561 was also known as John Schorer 9561. 

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Parents His parents were Joseph Schorer & Ellen.2 
BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 2 August 1922 at Wandering, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Wandering Cemetery, Wandering, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 10 March 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 carter 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. 9561 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited28 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: 400063/1922.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210195580
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 400063/1922. Recorded as John Schorer.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/267681909/john-schorer

Thomas Seale 95621

M, #9562, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846 at London, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 4 September 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carman 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. 9562 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10191 on 5 July 1876.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 5 years on 5 July 1876 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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/…
  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/2976250

Albert William Shattell 95631

M, #9563, b. 1838, d. 31 July 1875
Name-Change Albert William Shattell 9563 was also known as William Shattle 9563. 

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 31 July 1875 at Perth, Western Australia, fever.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 1 August 1875 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 29 January 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 boat builder 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. 9563 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a section in "They Kept This State Afloat."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited28 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242141972/…
  5. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 247-8.

James Shaw 95641

M, #9564, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 15 April 1865 at Leeds, 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 cotton spinner 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. 9564 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Peony on 25 February 1876.1,3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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 1876 pg 35.

Michael Sheen 95651

M, #9565, b. 1843, d. 3 November 1931

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BirthHe was born in 1843 at Ireland.1 
MarrHe married Jane Morley nee Mayo on 13 September 1878 at Middle Swan. Daughter of Richard Mayo.2,3
DeathHe died on 3 November 1931 at Geraldton, Western Australia.4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 4 November 1931 at Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9565 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 September 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited24 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. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4546/1878.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4799
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2900071/1931.

William Sherry 95661

M, #9566, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 26 June 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. 9566 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited28 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.

Robert Sinclair 95671

M, #9567, b. 1835, d. 22 August 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Badachlavan, Caithness, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 22 August 1909 at Williams, Western Australia, aged 81.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Old Williams Cemetery, Williams, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to 10 years on 6 October 1865 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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. 9567 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 April 1873 at Western Australia.1,5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited28 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: 6700022/1909.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157054339
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207862187/…
  5. [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/…

Henry Swyer 95681

M, #9568, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & theft 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 painter 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. 9568 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 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.

Matthew Slaney 95691

M, #9569, b. 1847

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BirthHe was born in 1847.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 5 February 1866 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9569 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Madras per Hastings on 14 March 1874.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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.

Edward Smith 95701

M, #9570, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 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 sawyer 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. 9570 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 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 1 December 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited28 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.

James Smith 95711

M, #9571, b. 1823, d. 22 May 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 22 May 1867 at at sea on the voyage to WA phthisis.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking 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 semi-literate as at 18 April 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 18 April 1867. Wife Isabella.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 18 April 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II leaving from Portland, Dorset, England, on 18 April 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison. He died on the journey.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9571 on 18 April 1867.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 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 Smith 95721

M, #9572, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 10 March 1866 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 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. 9572 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited28 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 95731

M, #9573, b. 1837, d. 6 December 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 6 December 1884 at Dongara, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 6 December 1884 at Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 15 November 1864 at Meean Meer, India.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9573 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited28 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: 12906/1884.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14575

John Smith 95741

M, #9574, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 21 February 1866 at Preston, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9574 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10271 on 4 June 1879.2 
ConvictedConvicted of perjury and sentenced to 5 years on 4 June 1879 at Geraldton, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Bio Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."4 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited25 Nov 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. [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/65956419
  4. [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 302.

John Smith 95751

M, #9575, b. 1846, d. 23 March 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1876 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, paralysis.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 28 March 1866 at Mold, Flintshire, Wales.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9575 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited28 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 1876 pg 19.
  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: 8838/1876.