John Henry Ellis 97261

M, #9726, b. 1841, d. 15 September 1905

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BirthHe was born in 1841 at Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 15 September 1905 at Subiaco, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG GC 205A.3 
ConvictedConvicted of aiding a rape and sentenced to 15 years on 27 March 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.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 
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. 9726 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 May 1881 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceCharles Noble 9538

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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: 2255/1905. Recorded as John Ellis.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Joshua Ellis 97271

M, #9727, b. 1838, d. 25 August 1922

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Parents His parents were George Ellis & Elizabeth Wood.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 25 August 1922 at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG KC 29.3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 6 July 1866 at Rotherham, Yorkshire, 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 coal miner 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. 9727 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 January 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 January 1881 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: 101054/1922.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101054/1922.

Guiseppe Exposito 97281

M, #9728, b. 1833, d. 29 September 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Italy.1 
DeathHe died on 29 September 1884 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, hanged himself aged 45.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried circa 30 September 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 27 February 1866 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor 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. 9728 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 February 1877 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: 12812/1884.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76216213
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1884 pg 165.
  6. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

Patrick Farrell 97291

M, #9729, b. 1846, d. 18 May 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
DeathHe died on 18 May 1870 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, diarrhoea.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 6 December 1866 at Durham, Durham, 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 farmer 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. 9729 on 9 January 1868.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4586/1870.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Jeremiah Farrington 97301

M, #9730, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 10 March 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a stoker 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. 9730 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 October 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 13 February 1877.1,3 

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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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9059-9598 cont·, 9599-10128 (R15-R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1877 pg 66.

Thomas McCarthy Fennell 97311

M, #9731, b. 22 December 1841, d. 23 February 1914

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Thomas McCarthy Fennell 9731
BirthHe was born on 22 December 1841 at Oughterard, Kilballyowen, County Clare, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 23 February 1914 at Elmira, New York, USA.3,2 
BurialHe was buried at St Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira, New York, USA.2
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1867 at Innis, Country Clare, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 9731 on 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1 
Bio He has an entry in Wikipedia

He also has an entry in Fenian Graves

The book "Voyage of the Hougoumont and Life at Fremantle" is about him.

He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb"

The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.4,5

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
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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. [S339] Fenian Graves, online feniangraves.net, https://feniangraves.net/Fennell,%20Thomas%20McCarthy/Fennell,%20Thomas%20McCarthy.htm.
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 78.
  4. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 233.
  5. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 76-78.

Isaac Fernicough 97321

M, #9732, b. 1841, d. 31 July 1917
Name-Change Isaac Fernicough 9732 was also known as Isaac Fernihough 9732.1 

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Parents His parents were Phillip Fernihough & Lydia.2 
BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 31 July 1917 at Northam, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of rape of girl 8 yearsrs and sentenced to 15 years on 13 December 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coal miner 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9732 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 December 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 December 1881 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: 4900148/1917.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900148/1917. Recorded as Isaac Fernihough.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155986257*.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191264149/…

Maurice Fitzgibbon 97331

M, #9733, b. 1849
Name-Change Maurice Fitzgibbon 9733 was also known as Michael Fitzgibbon 9733.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1849 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 14 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 clerk 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. 9733 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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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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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 79-80.

James Flood 97341

M, #9734, b. 1846

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BirthHe was born in 1846 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 27 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 fitter 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. 9734 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Geelong on 16 December 1869.1,3 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4,2 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
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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 81.
  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 232.

John Valentine Flood 97351

M, #9735, b. 1838, d. 22 August 1909
Name-Change John Valentine Flood 9735 was also known as John Philips 9735.1 

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John Flood 9735
Parents His parents were Patrick Flood & Elizabeth Kemp.2 
BirthHe was born in 1838 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1,3 
DeathHe died on 22 August 1909 at Gympie, Queensland.4,2 
BurialHe was buried at Gympie Cemetery, Gympie, Queensland.5
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 15 years on 8 April 1867 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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. 9735 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1 
AccompliceJames Dunn 9721
Bio He has an entry in Wikipedia

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records


He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb"

The attached story is compliments Marcia Watson.6,7

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
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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. [S229] Queensland BDM, online familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au, Reg: 1909/C/1326.
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 82.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190074192
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163093301/john-flood
  6. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 232.
  7. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 82-90.

Thomas Fogarty 97361

M, #9736, b. 1847

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Thomas Fogarty 9736 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1847 at Kilfarda, County Tipperary, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 18 July 1867 at Clonmell, County Tipperary, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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. 9736 on 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,3 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
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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 91.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 91-92.

John Foley 97371

M, #9737, b. 1846

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John Foley 9737 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1846 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of not reporting a mutiny (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 6 May 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 labourer; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, B C right side; pockmarked 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9737 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 February 1875 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per SS Otway on 27 August 1878.3 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Military CrimeOther Military
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/…
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 93-94.

William Foley 97381

M, #9738, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837 at Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 5 years on 23 August 1866 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9738 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 semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 18 January 1876.1,3 
AccompliceThomas Delaney 9710
AccomplicePatrick Keatinge 9792
AccompliceHenry Thomas Hassett 9758
AccompliceMartin Joseph Hogan 9767
AccompliceJohn Lynch 9811
AccompliceJames McCoy 9815
AccompliceJames Wilson 9915
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."4 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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Last Edited25 Oct 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 95.
  3. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1876 pg 35.
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 95-97.

Lawrence Fullam 97391

M, #9739, b. 1831

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Lawrence Fullam 9739
Family LinkLawrence Fullam 9739 and Luke Fullam 9740 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1831 at Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 16 July 1867 at Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9739 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceLuke Fullam 9740
AccompliceRobert Patrick May 9823
AccomplicePatrick Wall 9903
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

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

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UpdatesRecent Changes
FenianFenian Convicts
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited25 Oct 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 98.
  3. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 232.
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 98-101.

Luke Fullam 97401

M, #9740, b. 1822, d. 24 February 1870

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Luke Fullam 9740
Family LinkLuke Fullam 9740 and Lawrence Fullam 9739 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1822 at Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 24 February 1870 at Perth, Western Australia, died at the race course of solar apoplexy.1,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 16 July 1867 at Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9740 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceLawrence Fullam 9739
AccompliceRobert Patrick May 9823
AccomplicePatrick Wall 9903
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

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

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
FenianFenian Convicts
FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited25 Oct 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 98.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4473/1870.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256618890
  5. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 232.
  6. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 98-101.

Henry Gabbites 97411

M, #9741, b. 1850, d. 17 May 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1850.1 
DeathHe died on 17 May 1868 at Perth, Western Australia, fever.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 18 May 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 13 December 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 draper 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. 9741 on 9 January 1868.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3920/1868.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

David Gaffin 97421

M, #9742, b. 1845, d. 26 June 1926

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Gaffin family
BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
DeathHe died on 26 June 1926 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 12 years on 1 March 1866 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a pitman on 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9742 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 17 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 February 1875 at Western Australia.1,3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 April 1878 at Western Australia.1 
AccomplicePatrick Curo 9421
AccompliceThomas Bell 9387
AccompliceJoseph O'Neill 9541
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited20 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31933422
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Joseph Gairdelli 97431

M, #9743, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm 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 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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. 9743 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A .per Otway on 11 December 1883.1,2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Eugene Geary 97441

M, #9744, b. 1845

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Eugene Geary 9744 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9744 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 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 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 N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,2 
AccompliceJeremiah Aher 9645
AccompliceThomas Bowler 9671
AccompliceDavid Cummins 9704
AccompliceSimon Downey 9718
AccompliceDavid Joyce 9788
AccompliceEdward Kelly 9793
AccompliceEugene Lombard 9808
AccompliceMorgan McSwiney 9817
AccompliceBartholomew Moriarty 9828
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."3 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited21 Oct 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 102-103.

Michael Ginty 97451

M, #9745, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 13 December 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9745 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 July 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 May 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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.

William Gooding 97461

M, #9746, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 4 June 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 bricklayer 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. 9746 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 October 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 July 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Otway on 1 August 1879.1,2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Alexander Gordon 97471

M, #9747, b. 1840, d. 14 July 1916

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Alexander Gordon 9747 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/2)
Parents His parents were William Gordon & Jean Rennie.2 
BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 14 July 1916 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. PRES DA 409.3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson & attempted arson and sentenced to 21 years on 28 September 1866 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blockcutter 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. 9747 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 October 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 April 1881 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 May 1886 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a section in "They Kept This State Afloat"

He is mentioned in "The Bride Ships"

He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5,6,7 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited26 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: 1600162/1916.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600162/1916.
  5. [S20] Rod Dickson, They Kept This State Afloat, pg 97.
  6. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pg 184.
  7. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 23.

George Gordon 97481

M, #9748, b. 1843

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George Gordon 9748 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1843 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9748 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1872 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felonious assault and sentenced to 10 years on 26 April 1897 at Bunbury, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10513 on 26 April 1897.3 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."4 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/33137439
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 24.

Henry Gordon 97491

M, #9749, b. 1845

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 November 1864 at St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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. 9749 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 November 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedChannel Islands (24)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited3 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 Goulding 97501

M, #9750, b. 1844, d. 2 September 1883
Name-Change John Goulding 9750 was also known as John Golden 9750. 

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John Goulding 9750
Parents His parents were Patrick Goulding & Mary.2 
BirthHe was born in 1844 at Caherciveen, County Kerry, Ireland.1,3 
DeathHe died on 2 September 1883 at Broughton Creek, New South Wales.4,2 
BurialHe was buried at Gerringong Cemetery, Gerringong, New South Wales.5
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 8 August 1867 at Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rough 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9750 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 New Zealand per Queen of the South on 11 May 1871.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."6,7 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Other CrimesTreason
Last Edited3 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. [S77] NSW BDM, online familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?4, reg: 11545/1883 Shoalhaven.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110558213
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110558162
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49763412/john_o'neil-goulding.
  6. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 232.
  7. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 104-107.