Thomas King 98011

M, #9801, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 20 August 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 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. 9801 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 March 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 February 1875 at Western Australia.1,2 
LeftHe left the colony for Singapore per E.C. Mutch on 29 December 1875.1 

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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, 1876 pg 4.

George Kingstone 98021

M, #9802, b. 1832, d. 9 March 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 9 March 1887 at Albany, Western Australia, died at a railway line camp of heart disease.1,2,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at St. Werburgh's Chapel & Cemetery, Mount Barker, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 18 December 1866 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9802 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 13
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 166/1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3764657
  5. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1887 pg 53.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197832516/…

Patrick Lahey 98031

M, #9803, b. 1847
Name-Change Patrick Lahey 9803 was also known as Patrick Leahy 9803. 

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Patrick Leahy 9803 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1847 at Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 5 years on 29 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 semi-literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9803 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."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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 169.
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Charles Leeson 98041

M, #9804, b. 1830, d. 10 October 1895
Name-Change Charles Leeson 9804 was also known as Charles Leeson Powell 9804. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 10 October 1895 at Newington, Surrey, England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 3 December 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children 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. 9804 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedCharles Leeson 9804 escaped from at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, on 19 January 1869.3,4 
ConvictedTried for returning from transportation and found not guilty on 2 May 1881 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.5 
AccompliceThomas Douglas 9716
AccompliceWilliam Douglas 9717
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson

His story is told at Harvey History Online.6 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Returned to England from WA Early
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl
  3. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
  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. [S108] Old Bailey Online, online oldbaileyonline.org, https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18810502-481
  6. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Edwin Lester 98051

M, #9805, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 1866 at St Mary Newington, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9805 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1874 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.

Thomas Lines 98061

M, #9806, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 1 December 1865 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9806 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 May 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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Sex CrimeRape
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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 Lockwood 98071

M, #9807, b. 1835, d. 13 November 1922
Name-Change John Lockwood 9807 was also known as John Manning 9807.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
DeathHe died on 13 November 1922 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery of a promissory note and sentenced to 15 years on 10 June 1867 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 beer house keeper 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. 9807 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 September 1882 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. [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: 2700284/1922. Recorded as John Manning Lockwood.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23879649
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213402676/…

Eugene Lombard 98081

M, #9808, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9808 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."2 

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MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
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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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 170-175.

Charles Longhurst 98091

M, #9809, b. 1840, d. 8 August 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
DeathHe died on 8 August 1901 at Williams, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Old Williams Cemetery, Williams, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1866 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1,5 
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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9809 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 November 1873 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: 2665/1901.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1901 pg 267.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207860504/…
  5. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054398965/view

William Lucas 98101

M, #9810, b. 1841, d. 25 March 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
DeathHe died on 25 March 1872 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, apoplexy.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 26 March 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 29 July 1867 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 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. 9810 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6145/1872.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/111525124
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

John Lynch 98111

M, #9811, b. 1841, d. 3 November 1906

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BirthHe was born in 1841 at Bandon, County Cork, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 3 November 1906 at Williams, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 5 years on 20 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 butcher; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9811 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 November 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."5 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
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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 176.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209830221
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6700027/1906.
  5. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 176-179.

Thomas McFadyen 98121

M, #9812, b. 1842
Name-Change Thomas McFadyen 9812 was also known as Thomas MacFayden 9812.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1842.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 30 November 1866 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 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. 9812 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 January 1883 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat."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. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 214.

Daniel McCarthy 98131

M, #9813, b. 1837, d. 11 February 1871

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 11 February 1871 at Convict Establishment, Fremantle, Western Australia, died of gunshot wounds from attempting to escape over the Prison wall.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 23 March 1867 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coachman and groom 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. 9813 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, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  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/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4884/1871.

Owen McCormick 98141

M, #9814, b. 1836, d. 10 February 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 10 February 1894 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 7 August 1866 at Liverpool, 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 unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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. 9814 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 October 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 March 1884 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeMurder
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 167/1894. Recorded as Owen MacCormick.
  3. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1894 pg 35.

James McCoy 98151

M, #9815, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 15 years on 13 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 baker; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 9 January 1868.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9815 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 28 March 1878 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "Protest and Punishment"

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

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
FenianFenian Convicts
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. [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. [S64] George Rude, Protest & Punishment The Story of the Social and Political Protesters transpoted to Australia 1788-1868, pg 233.
  4. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 182.

Neil McGuire 98161

M, #9816, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839 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 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9816 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 24 October 1889 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for New Zealand per Cooleen on 15 January 1890.1,2 
Bio Mentioned in "The Hampton Hotel Diary."3 
Research CWA has him dying in 1883 which is clearly wrong. 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault
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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1890 pg 69.
  3. [S145] Gary Martin, The Hampton Hotel Diary, pg 38.

Morgan McSwiney 98171

M, #9817, b. 1841
Name-Change Morgan McSwiney 9817 was also known as Morgan McSweeney 9817. 

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Morgan McSweeney 9817 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1841 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 2 May 1867 at Cork, County Cork, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9817 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1,2 
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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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited6 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. [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 183-184.

Edward Malone 98181

M, #9818, b. 1826, d. 8 May 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 8 May 1880 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, liver complaint and dropsy.1,2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of murder (Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 14 July 1866 at Lucknow, India.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9818 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1878 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Violent CrimeMurder
Last Edited6 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 77.
  3. [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/…
  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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10490/1880.

James Marchant 98191

M, #9819, b. 1846, d. 18 August 1895
Name-Change James Marchant 9819 was also known as James Merchant 9819. 

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
DeathHe died on 18 August 1895 at Boranup Beach, Karridale, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 6 March 1866 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years (concurrent) on 6 April 1866 at Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a puddler 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. 9819 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 15 April 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 May 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Rica's Stories."5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1271/1895. Recorded as James Merchant.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157526333
  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. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pg 110.

Daniel Marsh 98201

M, #9820, b. 1843, d. 25 June 1928

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BirthHe was born in 1843 at Belper, Derbyshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 25 June 1928 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 10 December 1866 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 horsenail maker 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. 9820 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 January 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 January 1882 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "The Caporns"

He is mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat"

His story is told at Fremantle Prison Website

ou can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records.6,7 

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StoriesNotable Convicts Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeManslaughter
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, Reg: 2900045/1928.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5583
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67162950
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154802311/daniel-marsh
  6. [S46] Descendants, The Caporns, pg 275.
  7. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 229-34.

John Matthews 98211

M, #9821, b. 1845, d. 12 August 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
DeathHe died on 12 August 1875 at Bunbury, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 3 September 1866 at St Mary Newington, Surrey, 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 groom 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. 9821 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited6 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: 8532/1875. Recorded as John Matthew.
  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/…

Edward Matthewson 98221

M, #9822, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 18 June 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 ship's cook 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. 9822 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 November 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited1 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Robert Patrick May 98231

M, #9823, b. 1846

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Robert May 9823 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1846 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a spinning master 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. 9823 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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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
FenianFenian Convicts
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited6 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 180.
  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 180-181.

Obededen Mitchell 98241

M, #9824, b. 1840

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BirthHe was born in 1840.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 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 farm labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D left arm and side on 9 January 1868.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9824 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 8 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 May 1881 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10336 on 13 July 1883.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 13 July 1883 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited29 Jun 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2989154

Daniel Molloy 98251

M, #9825, b. 1839

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking officer & insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 12 years on 14 February 1866 at Wanganui, New Zealand. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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. 9825 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 June 1881 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for S.A. per Macedon on 2 March 1882.1,2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Last Edited6 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 43.