Robert Cranston 97021

M, #9702, b. 18 March 1842

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Robert Cranston 9702
BirthHe was born on 18 March 1842 at Stewartstown, County Tyrone, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 26 June 1866 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. 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 labourer; soldier 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. 9702 on 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedRobert Cranston 9702 escaped on the Catalpa at Rockingham, Western Australia, on 17 April 1876.3 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He is mentioned in "Seek for a Hero"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4,5,6 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
FenianFenian Convicts
Escaped on the Catalpa
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited26 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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 36.
  3. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  4. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 233.
  5. [S182] William G. Schofield, Seek For A Hero - The Story of John Boyle O'reilly, pg 236, 240-1, 242, 243.
  6. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 36-37.

John Cronin 97031

M, #9703, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 17 September 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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. 9703 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1874 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 December 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited24 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/…

David Cummins 97041

M, #9704, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835 at Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9704 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited24 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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 41.

Thomas Daly 97051

M, #9705, b. 1846

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Thomas Daly 9705 (Photo: Voices from theTomb)
BirthHe was born in 1846 at Kilmallock, County Limerick, Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 15 June 1867 at Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.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 
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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9705 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,2 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."3 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 42.

William Darbyshire 97061

M, #9706, b. 1830, d. 19 May 1915

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Parents His parents were Thomas Darbyshire & Hannah Gregory.2 
BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1915 at Claremont, Western Australia, aged 79.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG EC 193.4 
ConvictedConvicted of felony & stealing a jacket and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1867 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9706 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 July 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited24 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600108/1915.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600108/1915.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Thomas Darragh 97071

M, #9707, b. January 1834
Name-Change Thomas Darragh 9707 was also known as James Darragh 9707. 

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Thomas Darragh 9707
BirthHe was born in January 1834 at Broomhill, County Wicklow, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 2 March 1866 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier; farmer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9707 on 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedThomas Darragh 9707 escaped on the Catalpa at Rockingham, Western Australia, on 17 April 1876.3 
Bio He is mentioned in "Seek for a Hero"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4,5 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
FenianFenian Convicts
Escaped on the Catalpa
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 43.
  3. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  4. [S182] William G. Schofield, Seek For A Hero - The Story of John Boyle O'reilly, pg 35, 36, 48, 236, 242.
  5. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 43-45.

Henry Davies 97081

M, #9708, b. 1845, d. 14 March 1896
Name-Change Henry Davies 9708 was also known as Henry Davis 9708.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
DeathHe died on 14 March 1896 at Albany, Western Australia, heart disease aged 55.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 7 January 1867 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 stonecutter; soldier 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. 9708 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 April 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited1 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1779/1896. Recorded as Henry Davis.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260681733
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1896 pg 69.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230676347/henry-davis

William Davies 97091

M, #9709, b. 1833, d. 23 March 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1875 at Narra Tarra, Champion Bay, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1866 at Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales. 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 baker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9709 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited1 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. [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: 8335/1875.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18799

Thomas Delaney 97101

M, #9710, b. 1842

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Thomas Delaney 9710 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1842 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 24 August 1866 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9710 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Rob Roy on 1 July 1882.1,2 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."3,4 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1882 pg 136.
  3. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 233.
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 46-47.

Frederick Delore 97111

M, #9711, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 4 February 1867 at Clerkenwell Green, Middlesex, England. 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 ship's steward 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. 9711 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 August 1874 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 February 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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/…

Henry Dickerson 97121

M, #9712, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 1866 at St Mary Newington, Surrey, England. 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 painter on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side on 9 January 1868.2 
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. 9712 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 April 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited1 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. [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/…

John Dixon 97131

M, #9713, b. 1816
Name-Change John Dixon 9713 was also known as W Leonard 9713.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1866 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children 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 
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. 9713 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 January 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited1 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.

John Donaghoe 97141

M, #9714, b. 1841, d. 28 February 1901
Name-Change John Donaghoe 9714 was also known as John Donohue 9714.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1841 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1901 at Jarrahdale Junction, Western Australia, found dead in bush.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 5 years on 15 August 1866 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.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 labourer; soldier 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9714 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 August 1870 at Western Australia.1,4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."5 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1298/1901. Recorded as John Donohue.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87100047
  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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 48-50.

Patrick Doran 97151

M, #9715, b. 1841

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Patrick Doran 9710 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1841 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of high treason and sentenced to life on 8 April 1867 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9715 on 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. on 21 September 1869.1,3 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4,5 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 51.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 231.
  5. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 51-52.

Thomas Douglas 97161

M, #9716, b. 1824
Name-Change Thomas Douglas 9716 was also known as Thomas Hathaway 9716. 

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Family LinkThomas Douglas 9716 and William Douglas 9717 were brothers (possibly.) 
BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a forger and fitter 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. 9716 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 7 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 January 1882 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Wisteria on 30 March 1883.1,2 
AccompliceWilliam Douglas 9717
AccompliceCharles Leeson 9804
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1883 pg 59.

William Douglas 97171

M, #9717, b. 1832, d. 8 April 1904

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Family LinkWilliam Douglas 9717 and Thomas Douglas 9716 were brothers (possibly.) 
BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 8 April 1904 at Geraldton, Western Australia, ailing for some months aged about 75.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine fitter on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9717 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 December 1881 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Douglas 9716
AccompliceCharles Leeson 9804
Bio He is mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat"

His story is told at Harvey History Online.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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1301/1904.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252833638
  4. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 231.

Simon Downey 97181

M, #9718, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9718 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,2 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 53-57.

Silas Dredge 97191

M, #9719, b. 1824, d. 4 October 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 4 October 1879 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1866 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 labourer 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9719 on 9 January 1868.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia in April 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 21.12.1868.4 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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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: 10314/1879.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

Thomas Duggan 97201

M, #9720, b. 1823, d. 24 December 1913

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Thomas Duggan 9720
BirthHe was born in 1823 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 24 December 1913 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 December 1913 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 10 years on 14 December 1865 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a schoolmaster 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9720 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."5,6 

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West AustGoomalling District Related
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [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: 5900001/1914.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44875392
  5. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 234.
  6. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 58-73.

James Dunn 97211

M, #9721, b. 1842
Name-Change James Dunn 9721 was also known as Michael Cody 9721.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 20 years on 8 April 1867 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boilermaker 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9721 on 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 30 May 1871.1,2 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 33-34.

Patrick Dunne 97221

M, #9722, b. 1845

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Patrick Dunne 9722 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 31 January 1866 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9722 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,2 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited1 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 74-75.

William John Eaton 97231

M, #9723, b. 1839, d. 3 February 1909
Name-Change William John Eaton 9723 was also known as John William Henry Eaton 9723. 

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Parents His parents were John Eaton & Mary Ann Creswell.2 
BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 3 February 1909 at Mingenew, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Mingenew, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1866 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a joiner on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left breast, Anchor, flags, and Maltese Cross left arm on 9 January 1868.6 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9723 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 Chatham prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 February 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 April 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 3300002/1909.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66273350
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3300002/1909. Recorded as John William Henry Eaton.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261836933/…
  6. [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/…

George Eden 97241

M, #9724, b. 1840, d. 22 May 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 22 May 1901 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, aged 60 pauper.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG NON A 472.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 26 July 1866 at Manchester, 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 shoemaker 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9724 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 July 1882 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited2 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930, Record Type: , Reel No.: , Ref No.: ACC 1156/R&D13A-R&D13B
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 938/1901.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Christopher Edge 97251

M, #9725, b. 1842

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 7 August 1866 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 9725 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 October 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1885 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited1 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.