John Rowles 13761
M, #1376, b. 1829, d. 11 October 1896
| Name-Change | John Rowles 1376 was also known as Joseph Rowls 1376.1 |
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|  Joseph Rolls 1376 (Photo: Stephen Rolla) |
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| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1851 at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852. Married Mary Ann Latham 25.2.1858 Toodyay.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1376 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Defence prison.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Cerificate of Freedom was granted on 21 November 1866 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | There is a photo of Joseph & his family along with some brief details of his life on page 60 of "Goomalling A Backward Glance."3 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brain R Chambers,Northam, WA.
- [S35] Barbara Sewell, Goomalling A Backward Glance, page 60.
John Bushnell 13771
M, #1377, b. 1822
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| Birth | John Bushnell 1377 was born in 1822.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of setting fire to a stack of corn and sentenced to 15 years on 26 February 1851 at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a gardener on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Defence prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1377 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted in May 1857 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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 McFarlane 13781
M, #1378, b. 1826
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| Birth | John McFarlane 1378 was born in 1826.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years on 29 March 1851 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Defence prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1378 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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 Hill 13791
M, #1379, b. 1820
| Name-Change | George Hill 1379 was also known as George Hills 1379.1 |
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| Birth | George Hill 1379 was born in 1820.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 1 July 1850 at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852. Applied for family to come to WA.1,2 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sawyer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Justitia prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1379 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Research | CWA has trial at Reading but it should state Abingdon. |
Daniel Davenport 13801
M, #1380, b. 1822
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| Birth | Daniel Davenport 1380 was born in 1822.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of shooting with intent and sentenced to life on 30 March 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a gardener horsebeaker on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1380 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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 Chadwick 13811
M, #1381, b. 1828
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| Birth | William Chadwick 1381 was born in 1828.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of murder and sentenced to life on 20 July 1850 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a farmer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1381 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
Joseph Ratcliff 13821
M, #1382, b. 1827
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| Birth | Joseph Ratcliff 1382 was born in 1827.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of murder of a policeman during a chartist outbreak and sentenced to life on 9 December 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852. Applied for wife to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1854.1,2 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carpenter on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1382 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
James Coffey 13831
M, #1383, b. 1804, d. 24 May 1885
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| Convicted | Convicted of carnal knowledge and sentenced to life on 29 March 1849 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a silkweaver on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1383 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 September 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
George Taylor 13841
M, #1384, b. 1828
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| Birth | George Taylor 1384 was born in 1828.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 18 March 1848 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a miner on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1384 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
Hezekiah Beardsall 13851
M, #1385, b. 1811
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| Birth | Hezekiah Beardsall 1385 was born in 1811.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 9 March 1848 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1385 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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 Ashmore 13861
M, #1386, b. 1824, d. 24 March 1853
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| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 9 March 1848 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1386 on 1 August 1852.1 |
John Wilson 13871
M, #1387, b. 1830, d. 6 March 1870
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| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 7 March 1850 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1387 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
William Voss 13881
M, #1388, b. 1820, d. 9 January 1862
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| Convicted | Convicted of stealing a mare and sentenced to 15 years on 30 December 1850 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a baker on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1388 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Details of his crimes can be found on pg 13 of "Legal Executions."3 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 13.
William Cleverley 13891
M, #1389, b. 1831
| Name-Change | William Cleverley 1389 was also known as Thomas Cleverley 1389. |
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| Birth | William Cleverley 1389 was born in 1831.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 10 July 1850 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a gardener on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1389 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
Augustus Kapel Holman 13901
M, #1390, b. 1805, d. 16 July 1863
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| Convicted | Convicted of forging a bill of exchange and sentenced to 15 years on 10 July 1850 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852. Married Ellen Burns.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a woollen manufacturer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1390 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
Thomas Gibson 13911
M, #1391, b. 1822, d. 22 January 1856
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| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1851 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1391 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
Daniel Reeder 13921
M, #1392, b. 1826
| Name-Change | Daniel Reeder 1392 was also known as David Reader 1392.1 |
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| Birth | Daniel Reeder 1392 was born in 1826.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking & stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1851 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1392 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 8181 on 4 January 1865.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 3 years on 4 January 1865 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Cerificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1868 at Western Australia.2 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66013093
Richard Hooper 13931
M, #1393, b. 1833
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| Birth | Richard Hooper 1393 was born in 1833.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing potatoes and sentenced to 10 years on 18 March 1851 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a sailor on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1393 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Escaped | Richard Hooper 1393 escaped from Eascaped from King George Sound on 14 December 1855.1,2,3 |
| Bio | He has an entry in The History of the Albany Convict Gaol.4 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b2487454_002
- [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002
- [S121] Susanne Horton, The History of the Albany Convict Gaol, It's Convicts, Gaolers and Warders, pg 53.
John Smith 13941
M, #1394, b. 1829
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| Birth | John Smith 1394 was born in 1829.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 7 December 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1394 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Expired | John Smith 1394's sentence expired in April 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
Samuel Skilton 13951
M, #1395, b. 1811
| Name-Change | Samuel Skilton 1395 was also known as Samuel Skelton 1395.1 |
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| Birth | Samuel Skilton 1395 was born in 1811.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 6 March 1851 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a waterman on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1395 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Expired | Samuel Skilton 1395's sentence expired in July 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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 Harrison 13961
M, #1396, b. 1829, d. 29 April 1916
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| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years on 3 March 1851 at Durham, Durham, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1396 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 January 1858 at Western Australia.1 |
| Research | CWA has him dying 1867 in Toodyay but that John Harrison was 7 days old. |
Citations
- [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.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Death of a Pioneer (1916, May 3). The Northam Advertiser (WA : 1895 - 1955), p. 2. Retrieved March 30, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article211699125
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemteteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
Laurence Finnegan 13971
M, #1397, b. 1830
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| Birth | Laurence Finnegan 1397 was born in 1830.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1851 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1397 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | Laurence Finnegan 1397 left the colony for To SA in March 1856.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted in March 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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 Skelley 13981
M, #1398, b. 1828, d. 7 July 1902
| Name-Change | William Skelley 1398 was also known as William Skelly 1398. |
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| Convicted | Convicted of accessory to shooting at a person and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1851 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mason on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1398 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. (1902, August 2). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved March 27, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article24751450
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemteteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
Gaspard Brooks 13991
M, #1399, b. 1820
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Birth | Gaspard Brooks 1399 was born in 1820.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 19 March 1851 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a chemist on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1399 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
Richard Miles 14001
M, #1400, b. 1832
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Birth | Richard Miles 1400 was born in 1832.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing tools and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1850 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 1400 on 1 August 1852.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 |
Citations
- [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.
