Richard Bachelor 10261

M, #1026, b. 1822, d. 9 May 1878
Name-Change Richard Bachelor 1026 was also known as Richard Batchelor 1026.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 9 May 1878 at North Fremantle Depot, North Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 1 July 1850 at Leeds, Yorkshire, 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 groom 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. 1026 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in June 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1878 pg 81.

Martin Trevor 10271

M, #1027, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 5 July 1850 at St Augustines, Kent, 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 gardener 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. 1027 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited15 Mar 2022

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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 Smith 10281

M, #1028, b. 1794

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BirthHe was born in 1794.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 10 April 1850 at Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 January 1852. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 30.06.1853.2,3 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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. 1028 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 February 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited14 Jul 2023

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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-2034040739/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-2054378015/view

Michael Mullins 10291

M, #1029, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence 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 unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a poulterer 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. 1029 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 16 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 31 May 1882.1,2 
Bio Harvey History Online has his story. 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited23 Jul 2023

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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, WA Police Gazettes 1882 pg 131.

George Trott 10301

M, #1030, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing yarn and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852. Father John Trott of Martlock Somerset. Married Miller.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor 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. 1030 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 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 30 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceFrancis Gundry 999

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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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 Masters 10311

M, #1031, b. 1808

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 28 October 1850 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.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 
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. 1031 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited16 Mar 2022

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Citations

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

William Bufton 10321

M, #1032, b. 1810, d. 14 February 1870

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Parents His father was George Bufton.2 
BirthHe was born in 1810 at England.1 
MarrHe married Hannah Wiltshire on 8 June 1840 at St John the Baptist, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England.2,3 
DeathHe died on 14 February 1870 at Perth, Western Australia, apoplexy.1,4 
BurialHe was buried on 15 February 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia. Grave No. 87 Headstone has death date 14.2.1869.5
ConvictedConvicted of stealing tallow & soap and sentenced to 10 years on 28 October 1850 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 30 January 1852. Applied for wife & 5 chn of Union House Portsmouth 30.6.1853 to come to WA. They arrived per Clara.6,7,8 
OccupationRecorded as a soapboiler 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. 1032 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 June 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,9
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 Aug 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. [S296] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S320] Worcestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1947, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4468/1870.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  6. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034040739/view
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
  8. [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-2054376890/view
  9. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 540.

William Davis 10331

M, #1033, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 25 October 1850 at Bath, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1853.1,2 
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. 1033 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 14 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited17 Mar 2022

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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-2037108903/view

Benjamin Sapsford 10341

M, #1034, b. 1818

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Family LinkBenjamin Sapsford 1034 and George Sapsford 1035 were brothers (possibly.) 
BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of wheat stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1034 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 3 chn as at 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 23 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Sapsford 1035
AccompliceJohn Dennis 1036

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FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 Jul 2024

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Citations

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

George Sapsford 10351

M, #1035, b. 1832, d. 29 August 1903

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Family LinkGeorge Sapsford 1035 and Benjamin Sapsford 1034 were brothers (possibly.) 
BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 29 August 1903 at Northam, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wheat stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.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 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1035 on 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceBenjamin Sapsford 1034
AccompliceJohn Dennis 1036

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FamilyFamily Members Convicts
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211685406
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1701/1903. Recorded as George Satsfond.

John Dennis 10361

M, #1036, b. 1817
Name-Change John Dennis 1036 was also known as Joseph Dennis 1036.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing wheat and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1036 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 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceBenjamin Sapsford 1034
AccompliceGeorge Sapsford 1035
Bio The attached story is complimets of Marcia Watson.2

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited20 Aug 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Peter Hendry 10371

M, #1037, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 27 September 1850 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 30 January 1852. Applied for wife Jan & chd of Dundee to come to WA 1/2yr return 30.06.1853. They arrived per Clara.2,3,4 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 1037 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited13 Jul 2023

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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-2034040739/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, TOL Wives & Families Passage Money Status as at 30.06.1856 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043048439/view
  4. [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-2054376890/view

Joseph McWilliam 10381

M, #1038, b. 1833
Name-Change Joseph McWilliam 1038 was also known as Joseph McWilliams 1038.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 26 September 1850 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 shepherd 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. 1038 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited3 Mar 2022

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Citations

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

William Reeves 10391

M, #1039, b. 1835

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 25 November 1850 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 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a umbrellamaker 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. 1039 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 July 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited17 Mar 2022

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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 Perry 10401

M, #1040, b. 1829, d. 2 June 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 2 June 1852 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, hospital fever.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 21 November 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 painter 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. 1040 on 30 January 1852.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesPickpocket
Last Edited26 Jul 2022

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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-2034201453/view

Thomas Cyril Alexander David 10411

M, #1041, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a draper 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. 1041 on 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 5 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited17 Mar 2022

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Citations

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

John Docherty 10421

M, #1042, b. 1819, d. 19 January 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 19 January 1868 at York, Western Australia, hospital.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1850 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 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 cotton spinner 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. 1042 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 February 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited8 May 2023

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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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3750/1868.

David Hill 10431

M, #1043, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of killing a calf & attempting to steal it and sentenced to 10 years on 5 August 1850 at Appleby, Cumbria, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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. 1043 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 Mar 2022

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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.

Patrick Farley 10441

M, #1044, b. 1817, d. 16 June 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1817 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1860 at Busselton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Newington, Surrey, 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1044 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.4

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited6 Aug 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042396211/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 701910/1860. Recorded as Patrick Farrelly.
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Richard Hamnett Drake 10451

M, #1045, b. 1822, d. 21 January 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 January 1875 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 January 1875 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 10 years on 25 November 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852. Married Mary McKeown.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1045 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of S.S. Parker.5 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeEmbezzlement
Last Edited27 Oct 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, Yorl Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8262/1875.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, Yorl Burials1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

William Buchanan 10461

M, #1046, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 2 October 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 30.06.1853.3,4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a gas fitter 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1046 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 March 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA with son John per Lochinvar in June 1857.1 
Bio Married Elizabeth. Shipping rep Perth to Port Gregory 1853. Ch to SA 1857.6 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited26 Nov 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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=850383
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034040739/view
  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-2054376440/view
  6. [S385] Port Gregory Convict Depot - Information Sheets.

John Elliott 10471

M, #1047, b. 1800

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BirthHe was born in 1800 at Gloucestershire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 21 October 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1047 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 25 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Robert Viveash.2 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited27 Oct 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. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Thomas Gillespie 10481

M, #1048, b. 1831
Name-Change Thomas Gillespie 1048 was also known as Thomas Gillispe 1048.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 6 August 1850 at Corfu, Greece.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant; soldier (76th regt) 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1048 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
EscapedHe escaped on 22 November 1862.1,2 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedOther (42)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited26 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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002

William Leeman 10491

M, #1049, b. 1813
Name-Change William Leeman 1049 was also known as William Lennan 1049.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1813 at Thoresway, Lincolnshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1850 at Louth, Lincolnshire, England.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 
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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1049 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 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
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited18 Jun 2022

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Citations

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

William Woollams 10501

M, #1050, b. 1833, d. 14 September 1915

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Parents His father was William Woollams.2 
BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 14 September 1915 at East Fremantle, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 16 December 1850 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 30 January 1852. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.12.1853.1,5 
OccupationRecorded as a pianomaker 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 Millbank prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1050 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 12 August 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,6
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited31 Aug 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2700209/1915.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37432122
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700209/1915.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view
  6. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 553.