John Wilson 96261

M, #9626, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 30 November 1864 at Preston, 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 labourer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 9626 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict 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.

Joseph Wood 96271

M, #9627, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 7 years on 12 December 1864 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 millhand 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. 9627 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeFiring a Stack
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.

William Wood 96281

M, #9628, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination & assaulting superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 8 years on 29 October 1864 at Dughshai, India.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coach builder; soldier on 13 July 1867.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Palm tree and snake, basket, bracelet with flags left arm, palm tree & snake, cross flags, mermaid and horse's head, D left side on 13 July 1867.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9628 on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
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.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Frederick Woodlands 96291

M, #9629, b. 1841, d. 24 June 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 24 June 1875 at Williams River, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 5 February 1866 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a barman 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. 9629 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
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.
  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/…

Joseph Would 96301

M, #9630, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 18 September 1865 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 13 July 1867.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 13 July 1867.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 13 July 1867.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Norwood II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 13 July 1867. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9630 on 13 July 1867.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 March 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 December 1875 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipNorwood II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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/…

Patrick Abraham 96441

M, #9644, b. 1837, d. 20 July 1872
Name-Change Patrick Abraham 9644 was also known as Patrick Abrham 9644.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 20 July 1872 at Depot Hospital, Guildford, Western Australia, aneurism.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 years on 14 February 1867 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9644 on 9 January 1868.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6271/1872. Recorded as Patrick Abrahams.

Jeremiah Aher 96451

M, #9645, b. 1844, d. 29 January 1926

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Jeremiah Aher 9645
BirthHe was born in 1844 at Ballymacoda, County Cork, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 29 January 1926 at San Francisco, California, USA.2 
BurialHe was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, California, USA.2
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9645 on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Northern Light on 8 May 1876.1,3 
AccompliceThomas Bowler 9671
AccompliceDavid Cummins 9704
AccompliceSimon Downey 9718
AccompliceEugene Geary 9744
AccompliceDavid Joyce 9788
AccompliceEdward Kelly 9793
AccompliceEugene Lombard 9808
AccompliceMorgan McSwiney 9817
AccompliceBartholomew Moriarty 9828
Bio His story is told at the Ballymacoda History Project

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited6 Dec 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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110072494/jeremiah-aher
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1876 pg 88, 92.
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pgs 6-9.

Henry Allen 96461

M, #9646, b. 1831, d. 1 December 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 1 December 1892 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Chronic Bronchitis.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 2 December 1892 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 17 March 1866 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9646 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 January 1874 at Western Australia.1,5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 955/1892.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66308970
  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/…

David Allison 96471

M, #9647, b. 1843, d. 20 November 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1886 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Pneumonia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 20 November 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of incest and sentenced to 15 years on 26 September 1866 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatman on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9647 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 November 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Sex CrimeIncest
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14271/1886.

Charles Anderson 96481

M, #9648, b. 1837, d. 25 July 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 25 July 1870 at Convict Establishment, Fremantle, Western Australia, hanged himself.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 8 April 1867 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9648 on 9 January 1868.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited21 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4673/1870.

William Anderton 96491

M, #9649, b. 1840, d. 7 May 1907

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William Anderton 9649 & Alice (Photo: Owen Anderton)
Parents His parents were Thomas Anderton & Elizabeth.2 
BirthHe was born in 1840 at Preston, Lancashire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 18 May 1840 at St John, Preston, Lancashire, England, His parents were Thomas Anderton & Elizabeth.2 
MarrHe married Margaret Walsh on 10 November 1862 at St Cuthbert, Lytham, Lancashire, England.3,4 
MarrHe married Alice Ashworth on 4 June 1875 at Wesleyan Church, York, Western Australia. Daughter of Edmund Ashworth.5,6
DeathHe died on 7 May 1907 at North Fremantle, Western Australia, aged 60.7,8,9 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. METH MON B 36.8,10
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Preston, Lancashire, England.11 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 20 February 1867 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9649 on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 June 1877 at Western Australia.1,12 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited16 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S303] Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S296] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [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. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3945/1875.
  7. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700113/1907.
  8. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  9. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25702783
  10. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213398696/…
  11. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  12. [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 Armstrong 96501

M, #9650, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 24 September 1866 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9650 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 September 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited30 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.