John Gray 97511

M, #9751, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 14 years on 18 July 1867 at Liverpool, Lancashire, 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 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9751 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 February 1875 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1887 but he was clearly alive in 1896.2 

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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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930, Record Type: , Reel No.: , Ref No.: Cons 1156/F5-F6 (Alive in 1896)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

James Green 97521

M, #9752, b. 1830, d. 10 August 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 10 August 1887 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 20 years on 13 December 1866 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9752 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 March 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 517/1887.
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 150.

Charles Harmsworth 97531

M, #9753, b. 1844, d. 1897
Name-Change Charles Harmsworth 9753 was also known as Charles Harsmworth 9753.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
DeathHe died in 1897 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 1866 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 shoemaker 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. 9753 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 24 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 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, Reg: 1350/1897.

John Hall 97541

M, #9754, b. 1838, d. 7 November 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1838.1 
DeathHe died on 7 November 1872 at Convict Depot Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia, natural causes.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 12 years on 3 April 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9754 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleTransported Twice
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, General Register for Nos 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6391/1872.
  4. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16293

John Henry Hammond 97551

M, #9755, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 8 years on 2 April 1866 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, 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 sawyer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9755 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 May 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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 Hampshire 97561

M, #9756, b. 1818, d. 27 June 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
DeathHe died on 27 June 1881 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 8 April 1867 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, 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 married 2 children 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9756 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10984/1881.
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1881 pg 113.

Michael Harrington 97571

M, #9757, b. 1826, d. 1886

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Michael Harrington 9757
BirthHe was born in 1826 at County Cork, Ireland.1 
DeathHe died in 1886 at New York, USA.2 
BurialHe was buried in 1886 at Flushing, New York, USA.2
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct & desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 7 July 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 labourer; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side; pockmarked on 9 January 1868.3 
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. 9757 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedMichael Harrington 9757 escaped on the Catalpa at Rockingham, Western Australia, on 17 April 1876.4 
Bio Details about his headstone can be found at Irish America Magazine

He is mentioned in "Seek for a Hero"

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

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
FenianFenian Convicts
Escaped on the Catalpa
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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. [S340] Irish America Magazine, online irishamerica.com, https://www.irishamerica.com/2022/12/…
  3. [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/…
  4. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  5. [S182] William G. Schofield, Seek For A Hero - The Story of John Boyle O'reilly, pg 36, 236, 242, 243.
  6. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 108-109.

Henry Thomas Hassett 97581

M, #9758, b. 12 December 1842, d. 1893
Name-Change Henry Thomas Hassett 9758 was also known as Thomas Hassett 9757.1 

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Thomas Hassett 9758
BirthHe was born on 12 December 1842 at Doneraile, County Cork, Ireland.1,2,3 
DeathHe died in 1893 at New York, USA.2 
BurialHe was buried in 1893 at Calvary Cemetry, Flushing, New York, USA.2
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct & desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 15 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 rough carpenter; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side; cut mark left side upper lip on 9 January 1868.4 
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. 9758 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedHenry Thomas Hassett 9758 escaped on the Catalpa at Rockingham, Western Australia, on 17 April 1876.5 
Bio He has an entry in Fenian Graves

He is mentioned in "Seek for a Hero"

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

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
FenianFenian Convicts
Escaped on the Catalpa
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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. [S339] Fenian Graves, online feniangraves.net, https://feniangraves.net/Hassett,%20Thomas/thomas_henry_hassett_18411893.htm.
  3. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 110.
  4. [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/…
  5. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  6. [S182] William G. Schofield, Seek For A Hero - The Story of John Boyle O'reilly, pg 35, 48, 236, 237, 241, 243, 244.
  7. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 110-113.

James Hatton 97591

M, #9759, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1866 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier; carter 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9759 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Rob Roy on 19 March 1879.1,2 
AccompliceJames Tams 9590
AccompliceSamuel Tams 9591

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Hawkins 97601

M, #9760, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 October 1866 at Clerkenwell Green, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was Married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a joiner 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. 9760 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 April 1878 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A per Maroon on 24 April 1882.1,2 
Bio His story is partly told on the Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1882 pg 80.

Benjamin Haynes 97611

M, #9761, b. 1828, d. 8 June 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 8 June 1872 at Depot Hospital, Guildford, Western Australia, hepatitis.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 6 December 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1866 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9761 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6247/1872.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

David Healey 97621

M, #9762, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 23 March 1867 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer borer 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. 9762 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 April 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying in 1885 but we can find no sources to support that. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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.

Dennis Hennessey 97631

M, #9763, b. 1846
Name-Change Dennis Hennessey 9763 was also known as Dennis Hennessy 9763.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1846 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 12 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 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9763 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 1869.1,2 
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 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. [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 114.

James Henry 97641

M, #9764, b. 1845

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James Henry 9764 (Photo: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1845 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 August 1866 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a paperhanger 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. 9764 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."2 

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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. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 28.

William Hewitt 97651

M, #9765, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1866 at Worcester, Worcestershire, 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 market 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9765 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 December 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 August 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 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.

William Higgins 97661

M, #9766, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 11 June 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 shoemaker 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. 9766 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 December 1886 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.

Martin Joseph Hogan 97671

M, #9767, b. December 1833, d. 26 November 1901

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Martin Hogan 9767 (Photo: Cork Digital Archive)
BirthHe was born in December 1833 at Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1901 at Chicargo, Illinois, USA.3 
BurialHe was buried at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois, USA.3
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct & desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 21 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 coach painter; soldier 5th Dragoon Giuards No. 32 on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side; cut left cheek and one on left eyebrow on 9 January 1868.4 
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. 9767 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedMartin Joseph Hogan 9767 escaped on the Catalpa at Rockingham, Western Australia, on 17 April 1876.5 
Bio Mentioned in "Bassendean ..."

He is mentioned in "Seek for a Hero"

He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."6,7,8 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
FenianFenian Convicts
Escaped on the Catalpa
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited31 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 115.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152356855/martin-hogan
  4. [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/…
  5. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  6. [S164] Jennie Carter, Bassendean A Social History 1829-1979, pg 58.
  7. [S182] William G. Schofield, Seek For A Hero - The Story of John Boyle O'reilly, pg 35, 48, 236, 241, 243.
  8. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 115-118.

Lionel Holdsworth 97681

M, #9768, b. 1825, d. 19 October 1901

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Thomas Berwick and probably Lionel Holdsworthy (sitting) (Photo: SLWA)
Parents His parents were Samuel Holdsworth & Jane Bucher.2 
BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 19 October 1901 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.6
ConvictedConvicted of scuttling the vessel Severn and sentenced to 20 years on 28 January 1867 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 merchant 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. 9768 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 January 1887 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Berwick 9664
Bio His story is also partly told in a Masters Thesis paper by Sandra Potter which you can download Twelve White Collar Convicts - Masters Thesis

Subject of an article by J.K. Hitchcock "Convicts Who Made Good" - see the citation for a link

He has an article at freotopia

Holdsworth Street in Fremantle is named after him.7 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited28 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: 1105/1901.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1105/1901.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24761612
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17658471/…
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256643863

Henry Holland 97691

M, #9769, b. 1843, d. 12 March 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 12 March 1887 at Gingin, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at St Lukes Anglican Church, Gingin, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 married 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9769 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 December 1881 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 182/1887.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107201115/henry-holland

Edwin Hooper 97701

M, #9770, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of firing stacks and sentenced to 8 years on 8 December 1867 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 farm 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9770 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 March 1873 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for England per Charlotte Padbury on 5 January 1878.1,2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1878 pg 77.

Thomas Hopkins 97711

M, #9771, b. 1837, d. 25 January 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 25 January 1873 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 11 June 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 children 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9771 on 9 January 1868.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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. [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/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6448/1873.
  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/…

James Howe 97721

M, #9772, b. 1835, d. 13 December 1904

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 13 December 1904 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4,5,6 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 26 July 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9772 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone .."7 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1255/1904.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25369359
  5. [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&D13C-R&D13D
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  6. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1904 pg 410.
  7. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 177.

George Hudson 97731

M, #9773, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 28 February 1867 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a framework knitter 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. 9773 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 November 1882 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. on 11 July 1884.1,2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1884 pg 129.

Robert Hudson 97741

M, #9774, b. 1850

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BirthHe was born in 1850.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 6 December 1866 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9774 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 February 1882 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him dying 12.3.1876 but that death belongs to #8304. 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
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.

Richard Hurrell 97751

M, #9775, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1866 at Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9775 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 May 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 23 April 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.