Rowland Morgan 12261

M, #1226, b. 1816, d. 7 July 1880

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 7 July 1880 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 7 July 1880 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of killing & stealing a lamb and sentenced to 10 years on 3 July 1846 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1226 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 4 February 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously killing a horse and sentenced to 7 years on 5 April 1876 at Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10180 on 5 April 1876.6 

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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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, YORK, July 30. (1880, August 4). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 2 (The Inquirer.). Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65960388
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1880 pg 113 (as #10180).
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  6. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.

John Watson 12271

M, #1227, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 8 March 1847 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a linen 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1227 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 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned briefly on pg 38 of "Convict Teachers."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. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 38.

Archibald McCrossan 12281

M, #1228, b. 1825
Name-Change Archibald McCrossan 1228 was also known as Archibald McCrosson 1228. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 21 April 1847 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 weaver 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1228 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 10 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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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 Brown 12291

M, #1229, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 27 April 1847 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1229 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 3 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 115 of "Sand & Stone .."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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 115.

John McDonald 12301

M, #1230, b. 1802, d. 26 September 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1802.1 
DeathHe died on 26 September 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1033/1857 lung disease.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 27 April 1847 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1230 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-2044004985/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 859 (frame 187) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Hobbs 12311

M, #1231, b. 1823, d. 20 September 1901

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 20 September 1901 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, poorhouse.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 139.3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 28 June 1847 at Abingdon, Berkshire, 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 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1231 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at Beverley, Western Australia, on the premises of J. Sewell Jnr.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Woodley 1232

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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, CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. (1901, October 3). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved February 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article24760526
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

James Woodley 12321

M, #1232, b. 1822, d. 23 April 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 23 April 1872 at Greenough, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 24 April 1872 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 28 June 1847 at Abingdon, Berkshire, 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 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1232 on 30 January 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1852 at Western Australia. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/30.1,4
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceHenry Hobbs 1231

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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=5205
  4. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 79R (pdf pg 373).

John Hill 12331

M, #1233, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 1 February 1848 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1233 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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Citations

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

Henry Stevens 12341

M, #1234, b. 1823, d. 17 May 1902
Name-Change Henry Stevens 1234 was also known as Henry Stephen Carter 1234. 
Name-Change Henry Stevens 1234 was also known as Henry Stephens 1234. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 17 May 1902 at York, Western Australia.3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 15 May 1848 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 smith 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1234 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 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Henry Stevens (himself).2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is a story about Henry on the York Archives webstite York Archives - Henry Stevens

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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/…
  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.

George Johnson 12351

M, #1235, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing in a dwelling house and sentenced to 7 years on 28 March 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter & groom 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1235 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 22 March 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.

Charles McEwan 12361

M, #1236, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 21 September 1848 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, 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 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1236 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 4 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 7 January 1863.1 

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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.

George Stone 12371

M, #1237, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 January 1849 at Wells, Somerset, 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 carter 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1237 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 8 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited5 May 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 Chater 12381

M, #1238, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 14 March 1849 at Coventry, Warwickshire, 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 shepherd 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1238 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 7 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited5 May 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 Hiscock 12391

M, #1239, b. 1828, d. 21 January 1899
Name-Change William Hiscock 1239 was also known as William Hiscox 1239. 

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Parents His parents were Joseph Hiscox & Sarah Slattery.2 
BirthHe was born in 1828 at Somerset, England.1,3 
DeathHe died on 21 January 1899 at Katanning, Western Australia.4,5 
BurialHe was buried at Katanning Cemetery, Katanning, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny of an ass and sentenced to 7 years on 27 March 1849 at Wells, Somerset, 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1239 on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate 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 in May 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited29 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1207/1899.
  3. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-812074844/view
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3201295
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1207/1899.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/249478130/…

William Martin 12401

M, #1240, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1849 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 chn as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1240 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 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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.

Frank Berry 12411

M, #1241, b. 1827, d. 5 October 1884
Name-Change Frank Berry 1241 was also known as Francis Barry 1241.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 5 October 1884 at Greenough, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Greenough Pioneer Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person 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 labourer 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1241 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 7 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Sep 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=4770
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12792/1884. Recorded as Francis Barry.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232318304/francis-barry

Amos Dowell 12421

M, #1242, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1849 at Durham, Durham, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1242 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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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

Thomas White Harris 12431

M, #1243, b. 1817, d. 7 February 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1817 at Devon, England.1 
DeathHe died on 7 February 1875 at York, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 7 February 1875 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 warehouseman 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1243 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 August 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas White Harris (himself).4 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited6 Apr 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, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Henry Stevens 12441

M, #1244, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Lewes, Sussex, 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 smith 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1244 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 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 14 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Henry Stevens (himself).2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
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/…

George Richards 12451

M, #1245, b. 1830
Name-Change George Richards 1245 was also known as George William Curtis 1245 real name. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a fixture and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1849 at Newington, Surrey, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852. Possibly married Helen Gury/Guery 1.1854 Bunbury.1,2 
OccupationRecorded as a shipwright 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1245 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 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipMarion Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited13 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, Reg: 652/1854.
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Callaghan 12461

M, #1246, b. 1829
Name-Change John Callaghan 1246 was also known as John Callachan 1246. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Ireland.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 18 April 1849 at Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, 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 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1246 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 17 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited19 Apr 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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=849191

George Greaves 12471

M, #1247, b. 1828
Name-Change George Greaves 1247 was also known as George Grieve 1247. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 18 April 1849 at Dumfries, Dumfrieshire, 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 slater & plasterer 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1247 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 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 229 of "Sand & Stone .."2 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited19 Apr 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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 229.

Robert Taylor 12481

M, #1248, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of falsehood; fraud & imposition and sentenced to 7 years on 24 April 1849 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.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 
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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1248 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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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeFalse Pretences
Last Edited19 Apr 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.

Batholomew Hurley 1249

M, #1249, b. 1829, d. 10 October 1858
Name-Variation Batholomew Hurley 1249 was also known as Bartholomew Batharley 1249.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 10 October 1858 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 11 October 1858 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 11 June 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being 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 woodcarver 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1249 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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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039885876/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1188/1858. Recorded as Bartholow Hurley.
  5. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

William Brown 12501

M, #1250, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 11 June 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 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1250 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 10 June 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited9 May 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.