Thomas McCarthy 12511

M, #1251, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods 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 married 2 chn as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a parasol maker 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. 1251 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 24 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
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.

Thomas Sturn 12521

M, #1252, b. 1804

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
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 
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. 1252 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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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.

Edward Miller 12531

M, #1253, 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 artist 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. 1253 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 9 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He has an entry in The History of WA Photography

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited6 Mar 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.

Alfred Rawson 12541

M, #1254, b. 1827, d. 24 January 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 24 January 1897 at Wagin, Western Australia, murdered by his daughter.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1849 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 30 January 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Marion arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 January 1852. He had been collected from York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1254 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 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1897 pg 39.

William Doyle 12551

M, #1255, b. 1830, d. 12 August 1891

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BirthHe was born in 1830 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 12 August 1891 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Consumption.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 13 August 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 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 painter 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. 1255 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 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 467/1891.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76463888/7705328

John Smith 12561

M, #1256, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 12 June 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 shoemaker 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. 1256 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 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Adelaide per Alexandra on 5 May 1864.2 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Expirees and Conditional Pardon Holders Who Left Via Port of Albany, King George Sound, 1863 - 1894 https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Lawrence O'Brien 12571

M, #1257, b. 1822, d. 9 March 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 9 March 1852 at Fremantle, Western Australia, consumption.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 18 May 1847 at St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 January 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 January 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier (33rd regt) 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. 1257 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
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedCanada (129)
Military CrimeDesertion
Last Edited22 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034223268/view

Thomas Robinson 12581

M, #1258, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & wounding and sentenced to 15 years on 10 July 1847 at York, Yorkshire, 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. 1258 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 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeWounding
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.

James Lydiatt 12591

M, #1259, b. 1825, d. 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died in 1856 at Busselton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson of a stack of corn and sentenced to 15 years on 21 July 1847 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 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. 1259 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 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
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, Reg: 758/1856. Recorded as James Lydiat.

Robert Bradford 12601

M, #1260, b. 1828, d. 19 February 1881

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 19 February 1881 at Vasse, Western Australia, dropsy.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 21 July 1847 at Norwich, Norfolk, 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 York Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1260 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 28 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1881 pg 35.

Joseph Newton 12611

M, #1261, b. 1827, d. December 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died in December 1852 at Western Australia lost in pilot boat.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 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 stationer 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. 1261 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 CrimesBurglary
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-2043257063/view

Thomas Hodgson 12621

M, #1262, b. 1831, d. 14 August 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 14 August 1896 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Natural Decay.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 16 August 1896 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 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 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. 1262 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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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1541/1896.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84466976

John Kilduff 12631

M, #1263, b. 1830
Name-Change John Kilduff 1263 was also known as John Tilder 1263. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a fixture and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 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 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. 1263 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 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

John Smith 12641

M, #1264, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 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 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. 1264 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 

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ShipMarion Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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.

William Knight 12651

M, #1265, b. 1824, d. 23 April 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 23 April 1865 at Kendenup, Western Australia, M Hassell's station.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of insubordination (Court Martial) and sentenced to 21 years on 11 October 1850 at Malta. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a smith; soldier on 1 August 1852.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: Cut on left cheek, bracelet, anchor & ship on right hand, D on left side on 1 August 1852.4 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1265 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 July 1854 at Western Australia. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/30.1,5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 September 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

He is also mentioned in "From Warmstone Waddesdon .."6 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Branded D for Deserter
Where ConvictedMalta (26)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited24 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2830/1865.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206129425/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 36L (pdf pg 217).
  6. [S380] Jan Goodacre, From Warmstone Waddesdon to Western Australia - A Humble Beginning, pg 268.

Matthias Sherwood 12661

M, #1266, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 20 years on 8 April 1851 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1266 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Worked in the Murray District on TOL in 1855.2 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited17 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. [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 266.

William Thomas Burgess 12671

M, #1267, b. 1824, d. 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died in 1896 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 554/1896 aged 60 puts his age out by quite a bit?1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 13 March 1851 at Merionethshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1267 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of dementia on 8 November 1858 at Fremantle, Western Australia. He was discharged to the lunatic asylum 31.1.1859.3 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited29 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.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044177074/view

Joseph Hunt 12681

M, #1268, b. 1826, d. 6 August 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 6 August 1889 at Joyce's Flat, Moora, Western Australia, in well.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Moora Cemetery, Moora, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking & larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 10 April 1851 at Petworth, Sussex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1268 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in "The Plateau, The Plain and the Coast."4 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited27 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1889 pg 260.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196950018/joseph-hunt
  4. [S184] John McGuire and Garrick Moore Margaret McConnell, The Plateau, The Plain and The Coast A History of Dandaragan, pg 29, 32, 69.

Benjamin Harrison 12691

M, #1269, b. 1822, d. 5 July 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 5 July 1889 at Newcastle Hospital, Toodyay, Western Australia, reg: 377/1889 possibly.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 1 July 1851 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852. Applied for permission to marry 3.8.1855.3,4 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1269 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Received permission to marry an aboriginal woman.3 
Research CWA has his possible death 1889 in Toodyay but death was Benjamin Harris. A bit of a long shot! 

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Theft CrimesLarceny
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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.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1727 (frame 739)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1698 (frame 732)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Harris 12701

M, #1270, b. 1814, d. 21 December 1857

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 21 December 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1011/1857 scrofula on knee.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 21 October 1850 at Devonport, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1270 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited9 Dec 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-2039885876/view

Thomas Futcher 12711

M, #1271, b. 1825, d. 23 April 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 23 April 1877 at Bunbury, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1851 at Andover, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1271 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Irma Walter.

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited2 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9237/1877.

James Tordoff 12721

M, #1272, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1851 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 6 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1272 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited3 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.

Henry Hawkins 12731

M, #1273, b. 1822, d. 9 March 1902
Name-Change Henry Hawkins 1273 was also known as Joshua Lovelock 1273.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 9 March 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. Ang DC 103.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1850 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852. Married Ann McGrath 30.11.1854. Son of Alfred.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1273 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 October 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited3 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.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

Samuel Barker 12741

M, #1274, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking & stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 14 April 1851 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1274 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited3 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 Matthews 12751

M, #1275, b. 1824, d. 8 October 1855
Name-Change Thomas Matthews 1275 was also known as Robert Brown 1275. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 8 October 1855 at Perth, Western Australia, killed by a falling tree.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 7 April 1851 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watchmaker on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Pentonville prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1275 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Jun 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-2043604141/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1842 (frame 764)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…