John Dale 14011

M, #1401, b. 1832
Name-Change John Dale 1401 was also known as James Dale 1401.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 29 March 1851 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1401 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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

Henry Daniel Garn 14021

M, #1402, b. 1829, d. 10 November 1891
Name-Change Henry Daniel Garn 1402 was also known as John Cooper 1402.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 November 1891 at Fremantle, Western Australia, suicide after shooting his wife.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 12 November 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 29 March 1851 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852. Married 1 Mary Carnahan 7.4.1860 York Wes. Married 2 Catherine Counsel nee Lambert 2.9.1888 Fremantle Wes.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1402 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 Portland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 28 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "The Bride Ships" on pg 180.5 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1891 pg 188.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 720/1891.
  5. [S65] Rica Erickson, The Bride Ships, pg 180.

John Devereux 14031

M, #1403, b. 1829, d. 22 January 1880

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Parents His parents were William Devereaux & Sarah.2 
Family LinkJohn Devereux 1403 and William Devereux 7075 were brothers. 
BirthHe was born in 1829 at Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 4 April 1830 at Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England, His parents were William Devereaux & Sarah.2 
MarrHe married Harriett Ann Pollard on 6 December 1856 at Guildford, Western Australia.3 
DeathHe died on 22 January 1880 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Liver Disease.4,5 
BurialHe was buried at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4,6 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England.7 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding while resisting arrest and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1851 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.1 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England.8 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852. Granted permission to maryy 1/2yr return 30.12.1856.1,9 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1403 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,10
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Devereux 7075
Bio He is mention in "The Smith Family of Quindalup."11 
Research CWA has the wrong trial date by 4 years. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1021/1857.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10401/1880.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205790419/john-devereux
  7. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037088734/view
  10. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 714.
  11. [S144] Ron Pimm, The Smith Family of Quindalup, pg 211.

William Moran 14041

M, #1404, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820 at St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of sacrilege and sentenced to 10 years on 13 March 1851 at Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1404 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited7 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. [S92] Bedford & Luton Gaol Register, online apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/, https://apps.bedford.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=9646

John Wren 14051

M, #1405, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously threatening to abuse a person of an infamous crime with intent to extort his monies and sentenced to 20 years on 16 September 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cook 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1405 on 1 August 1852.1 
Free PardonHis Free Pardon was granted on 30 September 1854 at Western Australia.2,3 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesExtortion
Last Edited14 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.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Jabez Anderson 14061

M, #1406, b. 1815

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously shooting and sentenced to 15 years on 13 July 1850 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 August 1852.1 
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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1406 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 2 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeFirearms Offences
Last Edited13 Jun 2022

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

John Haskell 14071

M, #1407, b. 1820, d. 1882
Name-Change John Haskell 1407 was also known as James Haskell 1407.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died in 1882 at Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 15 October 1850 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 1 August 1852. Married Elizabeth Andrews 11.11.1863 Guildford.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1407 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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: 11984/1883. Recorded as John Haskell.

Robert Archer 14081

M, #1408, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 16 September 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
OccupationRecorded as a locksmith 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1408 on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceThomas Davis 1409

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West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited26 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S108] Old Bailey Online, online oldbaileyonline.org, https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18500916-1676

Thomas Davis 14091

M, #1409, b. 1829
Name-Change Thomas Davis 1409 was also known as Francis Davis 1409.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 16 September 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.2 
OccupationRecorded as a cabinetmaker on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1409 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceRobert Archer 1408
Research CWA has the wrong trial detail. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited11 Aug 2024

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S108] Old Bailey Online, online oldbaileyonline.org, https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18500916-1676

Francis Skelton 14101

M, #1410, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of feloniously abusing a girl under 10 years old and sentenced to 15 years on 21 October 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engine driver 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1410 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 June 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited7 Oct 2024

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

Alexander Cameron 14111

M, #1411, b. 1814, d. 19 May 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 19 May 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 May 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 30 September 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coachman on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1411 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 March 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 December 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited9 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. [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: 13893/1886.

Robert Stevens 14121

M, #1412, b. 1829, d. 17 January 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 17 January 1856 at York Gaol, York, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 27 July 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.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 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1412 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited7 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043257063/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 748/1856. Recorded as Robt Stephens.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66005262

William Eldred 14131

M, #1413, b. 1823, d. 16 June 1902

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 16 June 1902 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing fowls and sentenced to 14 years on 21 March 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1413 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 December 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited9 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2154/1902.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/

John Scott 14141

M, #1414, b. 1829, d. 14 January 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 14 January 1856 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, executed for murder of WH Longmate.2 
BurialHe was buried circa 15 January 1856 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a vessel and sentenced to 14 years on 11 April 1849 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, 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 fitter on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1414 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 Stirling Castle Hulk prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 June 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio John's demise is briefly detailed on page 7 of "Legal Executions"

He is mentioned in "The People of Perth."4,5 

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DeathExecuted in WA
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited15 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043257063/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, page 7.
  5. [S351] C.T. Stannage, The People of Perth: A Sociial History of Western Australia's Capital, pg 99.

Henry Rolfe 14151

M, #1415, b. 1810

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 2 July 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1415 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited18 Jun 2022

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Citations

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

William Brumsden 14161

M, #1416, b. 1821
Name-Change William Brumsden 1416 was also known as William Brunsden 1416.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking a sergeant (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 28 August 1850 at London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom; soldier 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1416 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW per Chrysolite on 16 July 1873.1,2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Military CrimeOther Military
Last Edited29 Mar 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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/…

George Henderson 14171

M, #1417, b. 1816, d. 15 September 1884
Name-Change George Henderson 1417 was also known as George Geddes 1417. 

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 15 September 1884 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 16 September 1884 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 14 years on 18 September 1850 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 1 August 1852. Granted permission to marry 1/2 year return 30.6.1855. Married Catherine Hinds/Hynes 11.9.1857 Perth RC. Son of George.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1417 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 September 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited9 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. [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: 12808/1884.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042387590/view

Henry Johnson 14181

M, #1418, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of abusing a girl under 10 years and sentenced to life on 21 October 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1418 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeCarnal Knowledge
Last Edited7 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.

James Emary 14191

M, #1419, b. 1825
Name-Change James Emary 1419 was also known as James Emery 1419.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 20 years on 7 August 1850 at Wells, Somerset, 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 gardener 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1419 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 August 1862 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per SS Balclutha on 6 August 1864.1,2 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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/…

Trayton Darby 14201

M, #1420, b. 1824, d. 13 February 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Sussex, England.1 
DeathHe died on 13 February 1874 at Thames Coromandel, New Zealand.2 
BurialHe was buried at Shortland Cemetery, Thames, Waikato, New Zealand.3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 22 July 1850 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a limeburner on 1 August 1852.1,4 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1420 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited26 Nov 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175938183/trayton-darby
  4. [S385] Port Gregory Convict Depot - Information Sheets.

John Church 14211

M, #1421, b. 1814, d. 14 June 1898

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
DeathHe died on 14 June 1898 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 15 June 1898 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 14 years on 15 October 1850 at Marlborough, Wiltshire, 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 weaver 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1421 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited9 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. [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: 2097/1898.

John Rogers 14221

M, #1422, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 30 March 1850 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1422 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 29 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 31 August 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited18 Jun 2022

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Citations

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

Nathaniel Reeder 14231

M, #1423, b. 1822, d. 1 November 1896
Name-Change Nathaniel Reeder 1423 was also known as Nathaniel Reader 1423.1 

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Parents His parents were Nathaniel Richard Reader & Ellen Kelly.2 
BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 1 November 1896 at Toodyay, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 18 years on 2 April 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852. Granted permission to marry E. Kelly 1/2yr retirn 30.6.1857.1,5 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1423 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 1 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 6 June 1870 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited10 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: 2299/1898.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2299/1898. Recorded as Nathaniel John Reader.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036289495/view

William Smith 14241

M, #1424, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 8 July 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1424 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 17 November 1882 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited18 Jun 2022

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Citations

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

John MacGibbon 14251

M, #1425, b. 1819
Name-Change John MacGibbon 1425 was also known as John McGibbon 1425. 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 15 years on 10 June 1850 at Hull, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a merchant 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1425 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for NSW on 3 June 1896.1,2 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

He aslo has a section in an article by J.K Hitchcock entitled "Some Notable Convicts" in the Fremantle Herald. See the link to trove in the citation.

He is also featured here Fremantle Stuff.3 

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Famous Convicts Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited28 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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, WA Police Gazettes 1890 pg 150.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/256644006#.