William John Turner 99011

M, #9901, b. 1837, d. 2 February 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 2 February 1874 at Picton, Western Australia, drowned while bathing in the Preston River.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of murder and sentenced to life on 3 August 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 married as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 9901 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 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6882/1874.

Edward Wager 99021

M, #9902, b. 1830, d. 25 December 1885

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1885 at Helena River, Western Australia, found dead at his house; natural causes.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 6 March 1867 at Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9902 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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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: 14016/1886.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148587194

Patrick Wall 99031

M, #9903, b. 1844

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Patrick Wall 9903 (Photo: Voices from the Tomb)
BirthHe was born in 1844 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 labourer 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. 9903 on 9 January 1868.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 15 May 1869 at Western Australia.1,3 
LeftHe left the colony for N.S.W. per Rangatira on 21 September 1869.1,4 
Bio Mentioned in "Bassendean ..."

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

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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 218.
  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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S164] Jennie Carter, Bassendean A Social History 1829-1979, pg 58.
  6. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 218-219.

John Bennett Walsh 99041

M, #9904, b. 1844
Name-Change John Bennett Walsh 9904 was also known as John Bennet 9904.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1844 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of treason and sentenced to 7 years on 19 February 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 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9904 on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Millbank prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
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 
AccompliceThomas Baines 9654
AccompliceDenis Cashman 9685
Bio He has a section in "Voices From the Tomb."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 9599-10128 cont· (R16)
    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 220-224.

James Warden 99051

M, #9905, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of abuse of girl under 10 yearsrs and sentenced to 10 years on 25 July 1866 at Maidstone, Kent, 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 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. 9905 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 4 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Victoria per Rosette on 27 November 1880.1,2 

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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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1882 pg 15.

Frederick Alexander Watkins 99061

M, #9906, b. 1843, d. 5 May 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
DeathHe died on 5 May 1875 at York, Western Australia, inflammation of bowels.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 5 May 1875 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 20 years on 8 July 1867 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 unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engineer 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. 9906 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: 8445/1875.
  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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.

William Wedgewood 99071

M, #9907, b. 30 April 1841, d. 15 February 1924

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William Wedgewood 9907
Parents His parents were Aaron Wedgewood & Mary Cooper.2,3 
BirthHe was born on 30 April 1841 at Flimby, Cumberland, England.1,3,4
BaptismHe was baptised on 23 May 1841 at Flimby, Cumberland, England.3 
MarrHe married Anna Maria Thomas (nee Rickey) on 16 December 1874 at York, Western Australia.5 
DeathHe died on 15 February 1924 at York, Western Australia, aged 82.1,6,7,8 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.9,10
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Flimby, Cumberland, England.11 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Haydock, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as coal labourer.12 
Census_1861EngHe appeared on the 1861 English census at Haydock, Lancashire, England. His occupation was shown as coal miner.13 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 24 March 1866 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9907 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 
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 18 April 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 April 1877 at Western Australia.1,14 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 June 1881 at Western Australia.1 
Bio You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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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: 7100004/1924.
  3. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S21] Birth Certificate.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3847/1875.
  6. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  7. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100004/1924.
  8. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209872400
  9. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  10. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50667659/…
  11. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  12. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  13. [S226] 1861 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  14. [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/…

John White 99081

M, #9908, b. 1846, d. 29 September 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1846.1 
DeathHe died on 29 September 1870 at Bunbury, Western Australia, affection of the brain.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Bunbury Pioneer Catholic Cemetery, Bunbury, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 June 1866 at St Mary Newington, Surrey, 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 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clothes dealer 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. 9908 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 May 1870 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: 4762/1870.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180481809/john-white

John Whittaker 99091

M, #9909, b. 1837, d. 15 June 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
DeathHe died on 15 June 1868 at Perth, Western Australia, typhoid fever.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 16 June 1868 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to 20 years on 26 July 1866 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cotton spinner on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D B left side, trophy of war left arm; 2 flags, crown, cross flags and swords right arm; cut over right eyebrow on 9 January 1868.6 
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. 9909 on 9 January 1868.1 

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Branded D for Deserter
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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-2046064528/view
  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: 3921/1868.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Samuel Wignall 99101

M, #9910, b. 1839, d. 16 June 1916

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1916 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. RC MON CC 675.2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 4 July 1866 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine 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 Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9910 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 October 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryEx Military Convicted in a Civil Court
Crimean War Veteran
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited28 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. [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: 2700138/1916. Recorded as Samuel Wignell.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26982553

Charles Williams 99111

M, #9911, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 3 March 1866 at Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales. 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 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. 9911 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 May 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 May 1880 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited10 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.

Henry Williams 99121

M, #9912, b. 1839, d. 29 April 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1839.1 
DeathHe died on 29 April 1873 at Colonial Hospital, Champion Bay, Western Australia, bronchitis.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of felony & stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 4 August 1865 at Leeds, 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 unmarried as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 9912 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 January 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6609/1873.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16299
  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/…

Kenrick Williams 99131

M, #9913, b. 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1844.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 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 warehouse 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9913 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 November 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 August 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 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 Williams 99141

M, #9914, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 10 March 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 carpenter on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9914 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 May 1883 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

James Wilson 99151

M, #9915, b. 6 February 1835, d. 6 November 1921
Name-Change James Wilson 9915 was also known as James McNally 9915.1 

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James Wilson 9915 (Photo: Fenian Graves)
BirthHe was born on 6 February 1835 at Newry, County Down, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 6 November 1921 at Rhode Island, USA.2 
BurialHe was buried at Old Saint Marys Cemetery, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA.3
ConvictedConvicted of desertion & mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to life 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 labourer; soldier on 9 January 1868.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D B left side, trophy of war left arm; 2 flags, crown, cross flags and swords right arm; cut over right 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. 9915 on 9 January 1868.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
EscapedJames Wilson 9915 escaped on the Catalpa at Rockingham, Western Australia, on 17 April 1876.5 
Bio He has an entry in Wikipedia

He has an entry in Fenian Graves

You can find some information about him here Australian Convict Records

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

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
FenianFenian Convicts
Escaped on the Catalpa
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited10 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/Wilson,%20James/Wilson%20Bio.htm.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19912884/james-wilson
  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. [S336] Liam Barry, Voices from the Tomb - A Biographical Dictionary of the 62 Fenians Transported to Western Australia, pg 225-236.

Thomas Wilson 99161

M, #9916, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 May 1865 at Salford, 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 furnaceman 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. 9916 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 May 1869 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 June 1872 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 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.

Thomas Wisbey 99171

M, #9917, b. 1825, d. 21 December 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 21 December 1898 at Beverley, Western Australia, died at railway camp.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 29 July 1865 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, 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 widower as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 9 January 1868.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hougoumont arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 9 January 1868. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9917 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1876 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 July 1879 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 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: 5/1899.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3212159

James Wood 99181

M, #9918, b. 1833

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James Wood 9918 (Image: SROWA Cons 4173/1)
BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 3 September 1866 at St Mary Newington, Surrey, 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 dyer 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. 9918 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1872 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 February 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10499 on 9 October 1896.2 
ConvictedConvicted of shopbreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 9 October 1896 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1900 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 25 January 1904 at Western Australia.4 
Bio He has a page in "Australia's Last Convicts."5 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s 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.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3100609
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 74.

Charles Wrench 99191

M, #9919, b. 1834, d. December 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died in December 1876 at Northampton, Western Australia, killed at Yandanooka Mine.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1866 at Warwick, Warwickshire, 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 horse dealer 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. 9919 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 September 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 August 1876 at Western Australia.1,2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
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.
  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/…

Charles Wright 99201

M, #9920, b. 1843

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BirthHe was born in 1843.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 13 August 1866 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 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. 9920 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 February 1877 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone .."2 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 176.

Charles Wright 99211

M, #9921, b. 1845, d. 27 May 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1845.1 
DeathHe died on 27 May 1870 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, typhoid fever.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 November 1866 at Clerkenwell Green, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 9 January 1868.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 9 January 1868.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 9921 on 9 January 1868.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 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: 4591/1870.

George Young 99221

M, #9922, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 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 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. 9922 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1871 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1873 at Western Australia.1,2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 March 1876 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited10 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/…

John Young 99231

M, #9923, b. 1841

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BirthHe was born in 1841.1 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination & desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 18 October 1866 at Belgaum, India. 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 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 Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9923 on 9 January 1868.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1874 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 September 1886 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipHougoumont Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIndia (136)
Last Edited10 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.