Thomas Ensor 761
M, #76, b. 15 July 1829
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| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 27 November 1847 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1853.1,2 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Height 5' 9-1/2 ; brown hair; grey eyes; prominent visage; fresh, fair complexion; slight build on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a clerk on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 76 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 June 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Fremantle district as a clerk - Steward's Office working for Convict Establishment at the wage of £18 per annum.1,3 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.4 |
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Joseph Brown 771
M, #77, b. 1813, d. 20 June 1870
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| Convicted | Convicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 2 January 1849 at Beverley, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 77 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.3 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, COUNTRY NOTES. (1879, March 1). The Herald (Fremantle, WA : 1867 - 1886), p. 3. Retrieved December 12, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110470010
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
George Jones 781
M, #78, b. 1827
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| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of felony and sentenced to 12 years on 1 March 1849 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a blacksmith on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 78 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
Henry Coulton 791
M, #79, b. 1826
| Name-Change | Henry Coulton 79 was also known as Henry Thompson 79. |
| Name-Change | Henry Coulton 79 was also known as Henry Wilson 79. |
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| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 79 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of being at large before the expiration of sentence and sentenced to 6 years on 7 July 1863 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.2 |
| Licence | He was released on Licence on 2 June 1868 at Millbank Prison, Millbank, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 20782.3 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.4 |
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Robert Hogg 801
M, #80, b. 1825
| Name-Change | Robert Hogg 80 was also known as Robert Hagg 80.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 18 December 1848 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 80 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1852 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
Hannam Cantrill 811
M, #81, b. June 1814, d. 23 August 1889
| Name-Change | Hannam Cantrill 81 was also known as Hansam Cantril 81.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of armed & night poaching and sentenced to 14 years on 9 March 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 81 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3,4 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 48.
Peter Lewis 821
M, #82, b. 1829, d. 2 February 1907
| Name-Change | Peter Lewis 82 was also known as Thomas Bassett 82 also Thomas Lewis Bassett.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of illegal obtaining of horse and sentenced to 15 years on 7 August 1848 at Guildford, Surrey, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 82 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Census_1859York | Peter Lewis 82 appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Peter Lewis (himself).3 |
| Expired | His sentence expired on 6 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."4,5 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 142.
Samuel Bayliss 831
M, #83, b. 1809, d. 20 September 1877
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| Census_1841Eng | Samuel Bayliss 83 appeared on the 1841 English census at Dale End, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. His occupation was shown as brushmaker.5 |
| Convicted | Convicted of throwing acid at a person and sentenced to 15 years on 25 March 1848 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 83 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.6 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9441/1877.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census viewed on Ancestry.com., online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
Thomas Wiggins 841
M, #84, b. 23 November 1816, d. 14 March 1857
| Name-Change | Thomas Wiggins 84 was also known as Thomas Wiggans 84.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1848 at Chester, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 6 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a machine fitter on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 84 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.5 |
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William Hodges 851
M, #85, b. 1823
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| Convicted | Convicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 14 years on 29 March 1848 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a plasterer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 85 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2,3 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 114.
Thomas Groves 861
M, #86, b. 1821, d. 17 April 1887
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 14 years on 29 March 1848 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 86 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.4 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182220453/…
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
David Sutherland 871
M, #87, b. 1820
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 7 January 1847 at Petworth, West Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 87 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Toodyay district as a mason working for Mr J.T. Cooke at the wage of £2 per month.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.
Referenced briefly on pg 46 of "Northam An Avon Valley History."3,4 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S61] Donald S Garden, Northam An Avon Valley History, pg 46.
John Sheen 881
M, #88, b. 1826, d. 1 December 1895
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| Convicted | Convicted of stealing (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 30 September 1848 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar. He had been convicted previously.1,4 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1,5 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a brickmaker, soldier on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 88 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1862 at Western Australia.1,6 |
| Bio | The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."7,8 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036566197/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037088734/view
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036565510/view
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 206.
George Cole 891
M, #89, b. 1821
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| Convicted | Convicted of felony and sentenced to 14 years on 29 June 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 89 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
George Butler 90 & 46121
M, #90, b. 1 January 1830
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| Birth | He was born on 1 January 1830 at England.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1848 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a servant on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 90 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of returning from transportation and sentenced to 20 years on 24 March 1856 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.2 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a Sailmaker on 1 January 1858.3 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 4612 on 1 January 1858.3 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Nile arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 January 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.3 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1859 at Western Australia.3 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 October 1866 at Western Australia.3 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S5] Australian Convict Transportation Registers – Other Fleets & Ships, 1791-1868, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728075871/findingaid#nla-obj-728081452, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1180/…
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S91] Marian Aveling, Westralian Voices, pg 37.
Robert Davis 911
M, #91, b. 1821
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 7 April 1847 at Preston, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a groom on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 91 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Wellington district as a mason working for Mr. James Knight at the wage of 10s per week.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3,4 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 67.
Mathew Horsfield 921
M, #92, b. 1817, d. 18 July 1881
| Name-Change | Mathew Horsfield 92 was also known as Mathew Horsefield 92.1 |
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 25 October 1850. Probably related to #113.1,4 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 92 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1852 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."5,6 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232694264/…
- [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-2054367893/view
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 116.
Adolphus Sinclair 931
M, #93, b. 1831, d. 2 November 1850
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 14 years on 5 March 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a limeburner on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 93 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Bio | The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.4 |
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William Grabham 941
M, #94, b. 25 March 1821
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 11 March 1848 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a limeburner on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 94 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 July 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2,3 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 99.
James Brown 951
M, #95, b. 1808, d. 14 January 1886
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 14 years on 31 March 1849 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was widower 4 chn as at 25 October 1850. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1851.5,6 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 95 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1852 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
"First Ticket of Leave man to be relegated to Serpentine ..." see pg 57 of "The Serpentine"
worked in the Murray District on TOL in 1855.7,8,9 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13799/1886.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034317758/view
- [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-2054367893/view
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S59] Neil J Coy, The Serpentine A History of the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, pg 57.
- [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 266.
George Barker 961
M, #96, b. 1815, d. 19 February 1890
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| |
| Census_1841Eng | George Barker 96 appeared on the 1841 English census at Nantwich, Cheshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer.5 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing 100lb coal and sentenced to 14 years on 15 May 1848 at Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 96 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Expired | His sentence expired on 14 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.6 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 79/1890.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S2] 1841 England Census viewed on Ancestry.com., online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
William Beeson 971
M, #97, b. circa April 1826, d. 11 August 1892
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing 100lb coal and sentenced to 14 years on 20 July 1848 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850. Brother of #161. Married Sarah Brennan 14.4.1861 Perth RC, had 6 chn. Son of Joseph & Mary.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: 5ft 4½ins, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, sharp visage, dark complexion, stout build; two small scars on back of left hand on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a brickmaker on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 97 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Expired | His sentence expired on 19 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson
Worked in the Murray District on TOL in 1855.
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."5,6,7 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 675/1892.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210935297/…
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4987
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 266.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 24.
John Luff 981
M, #98, b. 1811, d. 22 March 1860
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing horses and sentenced to 15 years on 16 October 1848 at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 25 October 1850. Wife Mary & 3 chn arrived per Anna MacLean.4,5  |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 98 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached stories are courtesy of Roland Rayfield and Marcia Watson
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."6,7,8 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200969949/john-luff
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
- [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-2054367893/view
- [S94] Roland Rayfield,WA.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 144.
William Seymour 991
M, #99, b. 1805
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 13 July 1848 at Abingdon, Berkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 25 October 1850.1,2 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 99 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.
Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."3,4 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [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-2054367893/view
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
- [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 205.
George Powling 1001
M, #100, b. October 1827, d. 30 April 1919
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Convicted | Convicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 12 years on 17 March 1848 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a servant on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 100 on 25 October 1850.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Fremantle district as a servant working for Rev. Mr. Fletcher at the wage of 30s per month.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted in February 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | The attached stories are courtesy of Joanne Hyland & Marcia Watson.3,4 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
- [S27] Joanne Hyland,High Wycombe, WA.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
