Thomas Ratcliffe 95511
M, #9551, b. 1838
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| Birth | He was born in 1838.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a turner and fitter on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9551 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a waterman on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9552 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 June 1873 at Western Australia.1 |
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John Richards 95531
M, #9553, b. 1829
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| Birth | He was born in 1829.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9553 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1843.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a groom; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9554 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 August 1877 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1847.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9555 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 November 1873 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Victoria per Otway on 27 December 1882.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9556 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 March 1882 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9557 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 September 1873 at Western Australia.1,3 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11999/1883. Recorded as Thomas Robbins.
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1828.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a smith; fitter on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9558 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 June 1869 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1865 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a farmer on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9559 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 May 1876 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1886 pg 48.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13997/1886.
- [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/…
- [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
Daniel Ryan 95601
M, #9560, b. 1832, d. 15 January 1889
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| Convicted | Convicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1865 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9560 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 August 1877 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1889 pg 16.
- [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/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 21/1889.
- [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 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carter on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9561 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 400063/1922.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210195580
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 400063/1922. Recorded as John Schorer.
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carman on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9562 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 June 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 September 1875 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 10191 on 5 July 1876.3 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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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Citations
- [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.
- [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/…
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted of arson with intent and sentenced to 10 years on 29 January 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a boat builder on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9563 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His 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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Citations
- [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.
- [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/…
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242141972/…
- [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 247-8.
James Shaw 95641
M, #9564, b. 1845
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| Birth | He was born in 1845.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a cotton spinner on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9564 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1870 at Western Australia.1,2 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for S.A. per Peony on 25 February 1876.1,3 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [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/…
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a waterman on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9565 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 September 1884 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S15] Marriage Certificate.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4546/1878.
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4799
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1834.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9566 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to 10 years on 6 October 1865 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9567 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 April 1873 at Western Australia.1,5 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 January 1876 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6700022/1909.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157054339
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207862187/…
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1840.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a painter on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9568 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1876 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1847.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9569 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 February 1874 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Madras per Hastings on 14 March 1874.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1833.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sawyer on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9570 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted in 1873 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 December 1875 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1823.1 |
| Death | He died on 22 May 1867 at at sea on the voyage to WA phthisis.1,2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 18 April 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported 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 No | Assigned with Convict No. 9571 on 18 April 1867.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1837.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9572 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted of stabbing superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 15 November 1864 at Meean Meer, India.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a groom; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9573 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 April 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12906/1884.
- [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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| Birth | He was born in 1841.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9574 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 10271 on 4 June 1879.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted 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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Citations
- [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.
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65956419
- [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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| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 28 March 1866 at Mold, Flintshire, Wales.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded 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 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a groom; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 9575 on 13 July 1867.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1876 pg 19.
- [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/…
- [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/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8838/1876.
