Richard Spanswick 10011

M, #1001, b. 1825, d. 27 June 1910

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 27 June 1910 at Wagin, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1001 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 March 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at Yangedin, York, Western Australia, on the premises of John Taylor.4 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Obituary (1910, July 2). The Southern Argus and Wagin-Arthur Express (Perth, WA : 1905 - 1924), p. 3. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202962616
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3500041/1910.
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Bell 10021

M, #1002, b. 1817
Name-Change James Bell 1002 was also known as Charles Bell 1002.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 January 1852.2,3 
OccupationRecorded as a barber on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1002 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 June 1855 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
  3. [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-2054379772/view

Stephen Clifton 10031

M, #1003, b. 1832, d. 30 August 1900

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Kent, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1900 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried on 1 September 1900 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of firing a barn and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1850 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1003 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1855 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18428
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, GERALDTON. (1900, September 7). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 1. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article67064486
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1163/1900.

John Brickman 10041

M, #1004, b. 1812
Name-Change John Brickman 1004 was also known as John Buckman 1004.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1850 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1004 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Lochinvar in June 1857.1 
AccompliceJames Coppins 1005

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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 Coppins 10051

M, #1005, b. 1819
Name-Change James Coppins 1005 was also known as James Coppongs 1005.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 10 years on 29 July 1850 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a printer & glazier on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1005 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJohn Brickman 1004

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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.

Edward Langridge 10061

M, #1006, b. 1825, d. 1 April 1898

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Edward Langridge 1006 (Photo: WarrenSandyRayner)
Parents His parents were Joseph Langridge & Binni Pinner.2 
BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 1 April 1898 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 April 1898 at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. Moved to Fremantle Cemetery.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of burglary with assault and sentenced to 10 years on 18 March 1850 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 30 January 1852. Married Ann Ralph.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer's labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1006 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 January 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Catt 2749
Bio Referenced on pg 178 of "The Bride Ships."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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 949/1898.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 949/1898.
  4. [S44] Alma & Skinner St Burial Records, online https://fremantle.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/…
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126962302/…
  6. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pg 178.

George Langdon 10071

M, #1007, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing poultry and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1850 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1007 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1855 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.

Alexander Murray 10081

M, #1008, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 10 years on 18 September 1850 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 January 1852. Applied for wife to come to WA 1/2yr return 30.6.1855.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1008 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
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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-2042386816/view

James Hayes 10091

M, #1009, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815 at England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 16 December 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plate layer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1009 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Shepherd 1471

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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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/prisontranscript.aspx

William Lindsay Ogilvie 10101

M, #1010, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 10 years on 16 December 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a law student on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1010 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
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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.

Peter Kelly 10111

M, #1011, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault by stabbing and sentenced to 10 years on 4 October 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1011 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault
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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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/prisontranscript.aspx

James McBean 10121

M, #1012, b. 1808

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 12 September 1850 at Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1012 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
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Last Edited17 Mar 2022

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  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.

Alexander Clarke 10131

M, #1013, b. 1830
Name-Change Alexander Clarke 1013 was also known as Alexander Clark 1013.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 18 September 1850 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1013 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
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  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.

Joseph Lucas Horrock 10141

M, #1014, b. 18 November 1803, d. 7 October 1865
Name-Change Joseph Lucas Horrock 1014 was also known as Joseph Horrocks 1014. 

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Joseph Horrock 1014 (Photo: Sheryl Steele)
Parents His father was William Horrocks.2 
BirthHe was born on 18 November 1803 at Blackrod, Lancashire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 18 December 1803 at Blackrod, Lancashire, England.2 
MarrHe married Mary Clarke on 19 December 1828 at Christ Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.3 
DeathHe died on 7 October 1865 at Wanerenooka Mine, Northampton, Western Australia.4 
BurialHe was buried at Gwalla Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.5
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Newgate Prison, London, London, England. His occupation was shown as merchant.6 
ConvictedConvicted of forging & uttering a bill of exchange and sentenced to 14 years on 7 April 1851 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a merchant on 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1014 on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Fame With funding from George Shenton he developed the copper mine at Gwalla which became Northampton. Horrcks Beach is named after him. 
Bio Joseph is mentioned on pages 31-32 of "Bootenal and Beyond" see attached.

His story is told in more detail on pgs 224-227 of "A Bramd on His Coat"

also pg 68 of "The Bride Ships"

He is mentioned extensively in "Before Gold..."

His story is also partly told in a Master's Thesis paper by Sandra Potter which you can download twelve white-collar convicts in the Swan River colony

He also has an entry in Wikipedia Joseph Horrocks

Horrocks Beach is named after him.7,8,9,10

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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. [S278] Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S298] Lancashire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1865, October 20). The Perth Gazette and West Australian Times (WA : 1864 - 1874), p. 2. Retrieved March 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3756718
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92642532/…
  6. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S102] Noel Sievewright, Bootenal and Beyond: Stories of the Auld, Bunter, Sievewright and other families in the Mid-West of WA, pgs 31-32.
  8. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 224-227.
  9. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pg 68.
  10. [S250] J.M.R. Cameron, Before Gold, pg 58, 66, 72-77, 90, 92, 96, 101, 102, 151, 163, 164, 166, 170, 225-6.

William Johnson 10151

M, #1015, b. 1834
Name-Change William Johnson 1015 was also known as William Johnston 1015.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 28 August 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1015 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1862 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.

Peter A. Ennis 10161

M, #1016, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 15 September 1849 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant; soldier (19th regt) on 30 January 1852.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side; lost nail of left thumb on 30 January 1852.2 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1016 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 September 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 November 1855 at Western Australia.1,3 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
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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, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036565510/view

George Cole 10171

M, #1017, b. 1825, d. 10 July 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 10 July 1861 at Convict Establishment, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1810/1861 disease of the rectum.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1017 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1853 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039632365/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

Thomas Boddington 10181

M, #1018, b. 1809, d. 7 May 1882
Name-Change Thomas Boddington 1018 was also known as Thomas Biddington 1018.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
DeathHe died on 7 May 1882 at Adelaide, South Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 8 chn as at 30 January 1852. Wife & 8 chn arrived per Esmeralda His wife's name was Eliza Tiley.4,5,6,7 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1018 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Thomas is referenced on pg 95 of "Becoming Boddington". As the book had a very small print run, copy of the page is attached.8

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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. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915, Book 119 page 314.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1882, May 8). South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), p. 2. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47102170
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
  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-2054379772/view
  6. [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-2054382108/view
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035420314/view
  8. [S101] John Ferrell, Becoming Boddington.

Thomas Hardy 10191

M, #1019, b. 1822, d. 15 December 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 15 December 1890 at Mandurah, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1019 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceEdward Smith 993

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, NOTES FROM PINJARRAH. (1890, December 27). The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1955), p. 3. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77425350
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 554/1890.

James Plummer 10201

M, #1020, b. 1819, d. 31 August 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 31 August 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, fall & heart disease.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 31 August 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 26 March 1850 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1020 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 January 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 September 1858 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: 14097/1886.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

James Spearing 10211

M, #1021, b. 1814
Name-Change James Spearing 1021 was also known as James Speering 1021. 

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 19 August 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1021 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Rogers 1022

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  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.

George Rogers 10221

M, #1022, b. 1827, d. 7 August 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 7 August 1872 at Albany, Western Australia, run over by a cart.1,2,3,4,5,6 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.2,7 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 19 August 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a excavator on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1022 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of James Bartram.8 
AccompliceJames Spearing 1021
Bio He has an entry in The History of the Albany Convict Gaol.9 

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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. [S54] Albany Cemetery Board, online albanycemeteryboard.com.au/.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, ALBANY (1872, September 12). The Express (Perth, WA : 1872 - 1873), p. 3. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article256611955
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6314/1872.
  5. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 9
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  6. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 8
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229455481/george-rogers
  8. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  9. [S121] Susanne Horton, The History of the Albany Convict Gaol, It's Convicts, Gaolers and Warders, pg 80.

George Smith 10231

M, #1023, b. 1829, d. 18 April 1904
Name-Change On 1864 George Smith 1023 was also known as Henry George Armstead Brown 1023. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 18 April 1904 at Melbourne, Victoria, hit by a buggy.2 
BurialHe was buried on 20 April 1904 at Ballarat New Cemetry, Ballarat, Victoria.2
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Southampton, Hampshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarries as at 30 January 1852. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1853.1,3 
OccupationRecorded as a pawnbroker on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1023 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Aleysha McGrath.

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1904, April 19). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. Retrieved March 1, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10315171
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view

William Penticross 10241

M, #1024, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 August 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1024 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Samuel Laver 10251

M, #1025, b. 1831, d. 1 November 1896
Name-Change Samuel Laver 1025 was also known as Samuel Levien 1025. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 1 November 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep & wheat stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1850 at Bridgewater, Somerset, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ropemaker on 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1025 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in November 1860 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.