William White 12011

M, #1201, b. 1828, d. 8 August 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Ireland.1 
MarrHe married Hanorah Toohey on 19 May 1853 at York, Western Australia. Daughter of Michael Toohey.2,3
DeathHe died on 8 August 1884 at Northam, Western Australia.1,4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.4,6
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 24 October 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 carpenter 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1201 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,7
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle"

Also mentioned in "In Search of Elizabeth."8,9 
Research CWA has death in Northampton but that appears to be a typo.

CWA also has the trial at CCC but it was held at Middlesex. 

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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. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 507/1853.
  4. [S40] Northam Cemetery, online northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12797/1884.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218010413/william-white
  7. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 575.
  8. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 243.
  9. [S49] Janice M Young, In Search of Elizabeth - The History of William and Dianah Roser, pg 177.

John Bryant 12021

M, #1202, b. 1825, d. 15 May 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Essex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 15 May 1870 at Champion Bay, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 19 July 1848 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1202 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA had trial date as 08.03.1847 which is incorrect. 

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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, SUPREME COURT— CRIMINAL SITTINGS. (1870, October 12). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 3. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66033343

Richard Thornton 12031

M, #1203, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 January 1849 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, 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 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1203 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 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.

John Brown 12041

M, #1204, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 7 August 1848 at Carlisle, Cumbria, 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 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1204 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 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.

John Oldfield 12051

M, #1205, b. 1821, d. 8 November 1900

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Parents His parents were James Oldfield & Hester.2 
BirthHe was born in 1821 at Bedminster, Bristol, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 11 August 1822 at St John, Bedminster, Bristol, England, His parents were James Oldfield & Hester.2 
MarrHe married Sarah Penn nee Spaine in 1854 at Middle Swan, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 8 November 1900 at Northam, Western Australia.1,5 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 10 April 1849 at Bristol, Bristol, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Stirling Castle Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer.7 
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. 1205 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 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. [S353] Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1922, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811880201/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 640/1854.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1900, December 8). Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), p. 38. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article33196987
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234127410/john-oldfield
  7. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Malcolm McMillan 12061

M, #1206, b. 1801, d. 20 November 1886
Name-Change Malcolm McMillan 1206 was also known as Malcolm McMullen 1206. 

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BirthHe was born in 1801 at Inverness-shire, Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 22 November 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 12 March 1849 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, 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 married 3 chn as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1206 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 11 March 1856 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.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

George Frost 12071

M, #1207, b. 1827, d. 21 April 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 21 April 1852 at Convict Depot, Bunbury, Western Australia, reg: 520/1852 consumption.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 16 March 1849 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 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1207 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 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-2034223268/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

James Spellar 12081

M, #1208, b. 1828
Name-Change James Spellar 1208 was also known as James Bridges 1208.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing lead and sentenced to 7 years on 19 March 1849 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 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 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1208 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London on 6 October 1886.1,2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, Police Gazettes 1886 pg 218.

William Smith 12091

M, #1209, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing nine fowls and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1849 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1209 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited29 Apr 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 Webb 12101

M, #1210, b. 1822, d. 8 October 1895

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 8 October 1895 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 8 October 1895 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of stacks and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1849 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, 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 labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1210 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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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: 101293/1895.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

George Sadler 12111

M, #1211, b. 1828, d. 28 February 1914

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Parents His parents were James Sadler & Jemima.2 
BirthHe was born in 1828 at Ingham, Norfolk, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 13 April 1828 at Ingham, Norfolk, England, His parents were James Sadler & Jemima.2 
MarrHe married Margaret Hayes on 17 January 1856 at Perth, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1914 at Mepunga, Allansford, Victoria.4 
BurialHe was buried at Warrnambool Cemetery, Warrnambool, Victoria.5 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Ingham, Norfolk, England.6 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously wounding and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1849 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1211 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1853.7,8 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is briefly told on pgs 9-10 of "A Brand on his Coat."9 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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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. [S227] Norfolk Baptisms, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 911/1856. Recorded as George Saddler.
  4. [S83] Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222161818/george-sadler
  6. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  7. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108903/view
  8. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 576 (frame 444) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  9. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 9-10.

Robert Telford 12121

M, #1212, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of bigamy and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1849 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1212 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesBigamy
Last Edited22 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.

Alexander Bayne 12131

M, #1213, b. 1808, d. 8 July 1881
Name-Change Alexander Bayne 1213 was also known as Alexander Bain 1213.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1808 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 8 July 1881 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, old age and debility.1 
BurialHe was buried on 9 July 1881 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1849 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 cook on 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1213 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Samuel Craig.3 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Pollitt 12141

M, #1214, b. 1822, d. 31 January 1866
Name-Change James Pollitt 1214 was also known as James Pollett 1214.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 31 January 1866 at Mr Townton's, Perth, Western Australia, excessive drinking, fall.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 1 February 1866 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1214 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in November 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited6 Aug 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, FREMANTLE. (1866, February 7). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 3. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66013980
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3133/1866. Recorded as James Pollitt.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

James Thompson 12151

M, #1215, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money from a dry house and sentenced to 7 years on 20 April 1849 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1215 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

Robert Barleymount 12161

M, #1216, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 3 April 1849 at Cockermouth, Cumbria, 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 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1216 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1860 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.

Robert Graham 12171

M, #1217, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 April 1849 at Cockermouth, Cumbria, 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 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1217 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Swallow in April 1857.1 

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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.

Thomas Davies 12181

M, #1218, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1849 at Montgomery, Montgomeryshire, Wales. 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 labourer 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1218 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia.2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

George Williams 12191

M, #1219, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1219 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 8 April 1856 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.

John Bell 12201

M, #1220, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 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 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1220 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 24.

George Davis 12211

M, #1221, b. 1821, d. 20 November 1879
Name-Change George Davis 1221 was also known as George Davies 17399. 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 20 November 1879 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, bronchitis.1 
BurialHe was buried on 21 November 1879 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 married 1 child as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1221 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 October 1853 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.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

William Smith 12221

M, #1222, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft from a specified place and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse dealer 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1222 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 9 May 1856 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.

John Turnbull 12231

M, #1223, b. 1807, d. 9 May 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1807.1 
DeathHe died on 9 May 1888 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, senile decay.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 9 May 1888 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 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 sailor on 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1223 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forge & utter and sentenced to 5 years on 2 October 1861 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5890 on 2 October 1861.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1865 at Western Australia.4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 August 1867 at Western Australia.4 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."5 

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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.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  5. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 230.

John McCarthy 12241

M, #1224, b. 1831, d. 16 June 1904
Name-Change John McCarthy 1224 was also known as John McCarty 1224. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at England.1 
MarrHe married Maria Neill on 15 January 1854 at York, Western Australia. Arrived on the Palestine 1853.2 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1904 at York, Western Australia.3 
BurialHe was buried on 16 June 1904 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 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 gunmaker 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1224 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in February 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John McCarthy (himself).5 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Margaret Sermon.

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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: 672/1854. Recorded as John McCarty.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

George Henry Hassell 12251

M, #1225, b. 1826, d. 22 April 1876

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 22 April 1876 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia. RC-B D 03-05.3 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1854. Married Ellen Carmody 14.1.1855 York. Son of Henry.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a palsterer on 30 January 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1225 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 Warrior Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Referenced in "Rica's Stories" pgs 139-140

He has a section in "From the Avon to the Irwin."5,6 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/111526068
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036170093/view
  5. [S38] Lenore Layman, Rica's Stories, pgs 139-140.
  6. [S381] Anne Jeffreys, From the Avon to the Irwin - A Story of Two Valleys, pg 66.