Ernest Vintell 96011

M, #9601, b. 1837, d. 2 March 1895
Name-Change Ernest Vintell 9601 was also known as Ernest Vantell 9601. 

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Ernest Vintell 9601 (Photo: SA Prison Registers)
BirthHe was born in 1837 at France.1 
DeathHe died on 2 March 1895 at Magill, Soiuth Australia
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & receiving and sentenced to 7 years on 21 November 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootmaker 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. 9601 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 September 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Otway on 28 July 1878.1,2 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson

His story is told at Harvey History Online.3

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

George Wade 96021

M, #9602, b. 1842, d. 23 March 1911

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1911 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 67.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 24 July 1865 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stableman on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Mole under chest, marks of cupping back of neck, pockmarked, letter D left breast on 13 July 1867.5 
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. 9602 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 October 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Branded D for Deserter
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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: 100187/1911.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81742849
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
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John Watkin 96031

M, #9603, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting to wound and sentenced to 8 years on 7 March 1866 at Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 children 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9603 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 April 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 April 1872 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
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John Watson 96041

M, #9604, b. 1845, d. 25 September 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
DeathHe died on 25 September 1871 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, stomach cancer.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 4 December 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 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. 9604 on 13 July 1867.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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: 5080/1871.

John Weaseley 96051

M, #9605, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering counterfeit coin and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9605 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 September 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 April 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 November 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 5 January 1878.1,3 
Bio Mentioned in "Rica's Stories."4 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1878 pg 77.
  4. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 141, 144, 145.

Richard Weddell 96061

M, #9606, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 7 August 1865 at Colombo, Ceylon.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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. 9606 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 January 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1884 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.

William Weeks 96071

M, #9607, b. 1842, d. 18 March 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1903 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON AA 87.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 20 March 1866 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1 
Family Status 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. 9607 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 September 1873 at Western Australia.1,5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24831412
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1135/1903.
  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/…

John Wellby 96081

M, #9608, b. 1840
Name-Change John Wellby 9608 was also known as John Welby 9608.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 23 March 1864 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watchmaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 18.06.1869 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. 9608 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a story in "Shades of the Past"

He is mentioned in "In Search of Fred & Alfred."2,3 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S186] R.K. Forsyth, Shades of the Past Some Colourful Western Australian Convicts, pg 166.
  3. [S179] Dorothy Erickson, "In search of Fred and Alfred."

Patrick Welsh 96091

M, #9609, b. 1832, d. 8 September 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 8 September 1884 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, senile decay.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 13 December 1865 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 6 children as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9609 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has his convict number as 6609. 

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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 156.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12778/1884. Recorded as Patrick Walsh.
  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/…

George Henry Wheat 96101

M, #9610, b. 1846, d. 23 May 1896

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George Wheat 9610 (Photo: Trevcat)
Parents His father was Thomas Wheat.2 
BirthHe was born in 1846 at Staffordshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 23 May 1896 at Beverley, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Beverley Anglican Cemetery, Beverley, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1864 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a potter 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. 9610 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 July 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Carol Wheat.

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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: 17/1896.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 17/1896. Recorded as George Henry Wheat.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211624034
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179874122/…

George White 96111

M, #9611, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding & resisting arrest and sentenced to 7 years on 21 November 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carman 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. 9611 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore on 9 April 1874.1 

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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.

George White 96121

M, #9612, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 March 1866 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status 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. 9612 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 April 1872 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying 1886 at York but we can find nothing to support that. 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Whitefield 96131

M, #9613, b. 1837, d. 3 November 1912
Name-Change John Whitefield 9613 was also known as John Whitfield 9613.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 3 November 1912 at York, Western Australia, found dead in paddock died of heart disease.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 10 December 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 9613 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100035/1912. Recorded as John Whitfield.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148273731

Edward Whitmore 96141

M, #9614, b. 1841
Name-Change Edward Whitmore 9614 was also known as Edwin Whitmore 9614.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 5 February 1866 at Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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. 9614 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1874 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.

Francis Williams 96151

M, #9615, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of accessory to burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 12 December 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 9615 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 February 1876 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.

Henry Williams 96161

M, #9616, b. 1822, d. 18 July 1900

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Parents His father was Henry Crooks.2 
BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 18 July 1900 at York, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 18 December 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cutler 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. 9616 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2403/1900.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2403/1900.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

Henry Williams 96171

M, #9617, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 January 1866 at Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 9617 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 April 1876 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.

James Williams 96181

M, #9618, b. 1835
Name-Change James Williams 9618 was also known as John Williams 9618.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1866 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tinplate worker 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. 9618 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Massilia on 28 November 1887.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Williams 96191

M, #9619, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 21 November 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 9619 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 January 1872 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.

John Williams 96201

M, #9620, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket & receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 4 September 1865 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9620 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 20 April 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Sea Ripple on 29 May 1879.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1879 pg 120.

John Williams 96211

M, #9621, b. 1842
Name-Change John Williams 9621 was also known as John Carter 9621.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 8 years on 29 November 1865 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status 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 semi-literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9621 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

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

Thomas Williams 96221

M, #9622, b. 1836, d. 14 June 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 14 June 1876 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, died after a fight.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 7 December 1865 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9622 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
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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 71.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8920/1876.
  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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18836

Robert Williamson 96231

M, #9623, b. 1845, d. 10 March 1911

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Robert Williamson 9623 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Kirkaldy, Fife, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 10 March 1911 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 65.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 6 October 1865 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker 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. 9623 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 January 1882 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10469 on 9 July 1894.5 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 9 July 1894 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6,7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1898 at Western Australia.6 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 November 1903 at Western Australia.6 
Bio He has a page in "Austalia's Last Convicts."8 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81746597
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100150/1911.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3063716
  8. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 73.

Charles Wilson 96241

M, #9624, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 13 December 1865 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status 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. 9624 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 June 1878 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.

James Wilson 96251

M, #9625, b. 1843
Name-Change James Wilson 9625 was also known as James McNally 9915.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1843 at Newry, County Down, Ireland.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 Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; 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. 9625 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 November 1868 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 June 1872 at Western Australia.2 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…