Joseph Burrows 9511

M, #951, b. 1831, d. 13 May 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Staffordshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 13 May 1886 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 February 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm servant on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 951 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Daniel Saunders.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9932 on 1 July 1868.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny & receiving and sentenced to 3 years on 1 July 1868 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1871 at Western Australia.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 July 1871 at Western Australia.5 

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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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1886 pg 86.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13644/1886.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, SUPREME COURT-CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. (1868, July 3). The Perth Gazette and West Australian Times (WA : 1864 - 1874), p. 2. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3750728

William Jones 9521

M, #952, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 952 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Duncan 1719

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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 Riffen 9531

M, #953, b. 1831
Name-Change William Riffen 953 was also known as William Rippon 953.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 23 October 1848 at Plymouth, Devon, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 953 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 22 October 1855 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 Wilson 9541

M, #954, b. 1831
Name-Change William Wilson 954 was also known as William Weekes 954.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1849 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a printer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 954 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Port Pirie on 2 March 1875.1 

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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 Nervis 9551

M, #955, b. 1832
Name-Change William Nervis 955 was also known as William Nevis 955. 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 27 May 1849 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 955 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 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 Pearce 9561

M, #956, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1849 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer's labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 956 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Melbourne per S.S. Franklin on 2 December 1886.2,3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 December 1886 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1886 pg 218.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Samuel Clark 9571

M, #957, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 21 May 1849 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 957 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1853 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 Laden 9581

M, #958, b. 1829
Name-Change William Laden 958 was also known as J Regan 958.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 13 February 1849 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 958 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 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.

William Searle 9591

M, #959, b. 1831, d. 29 January 1916

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Parents His father was William Searle.2 
BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
MarrHe married Nancy Ann Gamble on 23 December 1858 at Albany, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 29 January 1916 at Grove Farm, Tambellup, Western Australia.4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Tambellup Cemetery, Tambellup, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to 7 years on 17 March 1849 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 959 on 14 October 1851.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 February 1855 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 5400006/1916.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101261/1858. Recorded as William Searl.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157475951
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5400006/1916.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172833695/…

John Crawshaw 9601

M, #960, b. 1824, d. 5 June 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 5 June 1859 at Albany, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 August 1849 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 960 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1320/1859.
  3. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 4 recorded as Crowshaw
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details

Thomas Brown 9611

M, #961, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 17 October 1848 at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 961 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 38.

John Connelly 9621

M, #962, b. 1825
Name-Change John Connelly 962 was also known as John Conolly 962.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 27 November 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a waterman on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 962 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1859 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 Hughes 9631

M, #963, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 May 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a founder on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 963 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in August 1854 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 Cox 9641

M, #964, b. 1812, d. 18 May 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 18 May 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Senile decay.2 
BurialHe was buried on 19 May 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 4 December 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coachwright on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 964 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 June 1855 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Richard Lambert 9651

M, #965, b. 1831, d. 6 January 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 6 January 1887 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 28 June 1847 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 965 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 27 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Bird.5 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 October 1864 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101/1887.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Frederick Howard 9661

M, #966, b. 1829
Name-Change Frederick Howard 966 was also known as John Hinds 966 also Hines.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 July 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stonecutter on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 966 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 2 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 October 1867 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Emily Smith on 27 March 1876.1,2,3 

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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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, WA Police Gazettes 1876 pgs 35.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Huggins 9671

M, #967, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1848 at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 967 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
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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 Atkinson 9681

M, #968, b. 1826, d. 30 April 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 30 April 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 May 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 June 1848 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a argiculturist on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 968 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited8 May 2023

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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.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 287/1887.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Joshua Alcock 9691

M, #969, b. 1825, d. 24 July 1896
Name-Change Joshua Alcock 969 was also known as Josiah Allcock 969. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 24 July 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, reg: 1525/1896 paralysis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 25 July 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Buried as ALLCOCK, Josiah.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 3 April 1848 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a nailer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 969 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited20 Jun 2022

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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.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, ASSAULT IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE. (1896, July 25). The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1955), p. 7. Retrieved February 8, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84466755
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Henry Bell 9701

M, #970, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of fraud and sentenced to 7 years on 24 March 1848 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 970 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per S.S. Tanjore? On 9 August 1877.1,2,3 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeFraud
Last Edited23 Jul 2023

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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, 172/187.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Skalding 9711

M, #971, b. 1826
Name-Change John Skalding 971 was also known as John Skelding 971.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1849 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1852.1,2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 971 on 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 Apr 2023

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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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2032979749/view

George Rider 9721

M, #972, b. 1823, d. 30 January 1889
Name-Change George Rider 972 was also known as George Ryder 972.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 30 January 1889 at Willliam Street, Perth, Western Australia, Cramps in bowels.2 
BurialHe was buried on 31 January 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 1 January 1849 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 972 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told on the Speak of the Past Website

His story is also told on the East Perth Cemetery Website

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ShipMinden Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited5 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

George Adams 9731

M, #973, b. 1828, d. 25 January 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 25 January 1852 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, phthisis.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of shopbreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardner on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 973 on 14 October 1851.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited26 Jul 2022

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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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034223268/view

Edward Willis 9741

M, #974, b. 1817, d. 11 December 1863

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 11 December 1863 at Greenough, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 11 December 1863 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 27 February 1849 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 974 on 14 October 1851.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 26 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Joyce 371

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ShipMinden Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited11 Aug 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: 2372/1863.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16087

William Thompson 9751

M, #975, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 March 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 14 October 1851.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber & glazier on 14 October 1851.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Minden arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 14 October 1851. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 975 on 14 October 1851.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 14 October 1851.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 February 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMinden Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited1 Mar 2022

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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. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811869588/view