John French 15511

M, #1551, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 1 July 1851 at Exeter, Devon, England.2 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 26 July 1851 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1551 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited8 Jan 2023

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. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813269404/view

Mark Stott 15521

M, #1552, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 July 1851 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cloth dresser on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1552 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 February 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 May 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited27 Apr 2022

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 Wilkinson 15531

M, #1553, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 7 July 1851 at Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farmer on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1553 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1854 at Western Australia. Attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD 721/31.1,2
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 April 1877 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited29 Jul 2023

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. [S213] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/31, Pg 148L (pdf 900).

Thomas Haggerty 15541

M, #1554, b. 1804, d. 28 February 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1804 at County Donegal, Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1869 at Swan River, Guildford, Western Australia, drowned (no certainty that this man is #1554.)3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & stabbing and sentenced to life on 6 October 1851 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 2 February 1853. Wife Grace & 2 sons arrived per Travancore 29.4.1857.5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1554 on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.7

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited17 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=851166
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Perth Gazette & W. A. Times. (1869, March 5). The Perth Gazette and West Australian Times (WA : 1864 - 1874), p. 2. Retrieved April 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3756494
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4199/1869.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035423030/view
  6. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054386334/view
  7. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

James Archer 15551

M, #1555, b. 1807

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BirthHe was born in 1807.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1851 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 4 chn as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a boatbuilder on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1555 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in June 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited20 Apr 2023

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 McIntyre 15561

M, #1556, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 30 September 1851 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1556 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 May 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited15 Aug 2022

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.

David Wilson 15571

M, #1557, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 19 September 1851 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1557 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited20 Apr 2023

Citations

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

Robert Burton 15581

M, #1558, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 14 years on 17 October 1851 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 6 chn as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a land surveyor on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1558 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 October 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited15 Aug 2022

Citations

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

Charles Gregory MacIntosh 15591,2

M, #1559, b. 1831, d. 25 December 1891
Name-Change Charles Gregory MacIntosh 1559 was also known as Charles McIntosh 1559.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1891 at Canning near Cannington Hotel, Canning, Western Australia, Paralysis of the Heart.3,4,5 
BurialHe was buried circa 26 December 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3,6 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 14 years on 7 July 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853. Married Mary Ann Creamer 21.7.1858 Perth Wes.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1559 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 6 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 February 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited24 Jun 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1892 pg 9.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 812/1891.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207566943/…

Hugh Galvin 15601

M, #1560, b. 1827, d. 25 December 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1827 at Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 25 December 1878 at Greenough, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 23 July 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1560 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited10 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=851454
  3. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=600
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9930/1878.

James Conolly 15611

M, #1561, b. 1810, d. 28 February 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1810 at Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 28 February 1869 at Swan River, Western Australia, drowned.1 
ConvictedConvicted of culpable homicide and sentenced to life on 23 July 1851 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 5 chn as at 2 February 1853. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1854.3,4 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1561 on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
DeathDeath Review Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited14 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=851454
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035423030/view
  4. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054385949/view

Patrick Goulden 15621

M, #1562, b. 1823, d. 30 August 1887
Name-Change Patrick Goulden 1562 was also known as Patrick Golding 1562. 
Name-Change Patrick Goulden 1562 was also known as Patrick Goulding 1562.1 

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Patrick Goulding 1562 (Photo: Catherine Diana Stratford)
BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1887 at York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 August 1887 at York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 6 December 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 2 February 1853. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1854.5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 2 February 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1562 on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has death 1879 but that is clearly wrong. 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited14 Jul 2023

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, 1887 pg 159.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 528/1887.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035423030/view
  6. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054384408/view

Joseph Brooks 15631

M, #1563, b. 1821, d. 23 January 1889
Name-Change Joseph Brooks 1563 was also known as Joseph Stockdale 1563. 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 23 January 1889 at Northampton, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Gwalla Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of extortion and sentenced to 20 years on 6 December 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1563 on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited23 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=21081
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 51/1889.

Michael Kelshaw 15641

M, #1564, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others and sentenced to 15 years on 6 December 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1564 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
EscapedMichael Kelshaw 1564 escaped from Escaped from Vasse in December 1857.1,2,3 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited12 Feb 2023

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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b2487454_002
  3. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b1864946_002

David Shepherd 15651

M, #1565, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 10 years on 6 December 1851 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cloth stiffener on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1565 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 Apr 2022

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 Brown 15661

M, #1566, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of malicious wounding and sentenced to 10 years on 8 March 1852 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1566 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited15 Aug 2022

Citations

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

Charles Smart 15671

M, #1567, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a fixture and sentenced to 10 years on 4 July 1851 at Bath, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1567 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited15 Aug 2022

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.

Adam Wail 15681

M, #1568, b. 1809, d. 1885
Name-Change Adam Wail 1568 was also known as Adam Wait 1568.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
DeathHe died in 1885 at Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery and sentenced to life on 29 March 1851 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1568 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited29 Jul 2023

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: 13125/1885. Recorded as Adam Wait.

Thomas Speedy 15691

M, #1569, b. circa 5 June 1831, d. 6 June 1909
Name-Change Thomas Speedy 1569 was also known as Thomas Spedding 1569.1 

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Parents His parents were Speedy & Anna Lyons.2 
BirthHe was born circa 5 June 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 6 June 1909 at Narra Tarra, Western Australia, heart failure.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 8 June 1909 at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldlton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery with a sow and sentenced to life on 14 July 1851 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853. Married Ellen Whitehurst 26.8.1876 Greenough WA. Has 10 chn. Son of Willian & Ann nee Line/Lyons.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter; quarryman on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1569 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited10 May 2023

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: 5000004/1909.
  3. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=15734
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5000004/1909.

William Davies 15701

M, #1570, b. 1819, d. 15 July 1871
Name-Change William Davies 1570 was also known as William Davis 1570. 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 15 July 1871 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, Execution; Hanged.2,3 
BurialHe was buried circa 16 July 1871 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery with a mare and sentenced to life on 26 March 1851 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a basket maker on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1570 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research The book "The Shrew and the Horsethief" authored by Peter Bridge and Sheryl Milentis and published by Hesperion Press deals with the murder that he was hung for. 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
DeathExecuted in WA
Last Edited23 Aug 2023

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. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 22.

Thomas Thomas 15711

M, #1571, b. 1813, d. 23 March 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1813.1 
DeathHe died on 23 March 1873 at Bunbury, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Australind Pioneer Cemetery, Australind, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of buggery and sentenced to life on 26 March 1851 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper on 2 February 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1571 on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited10 May 2023

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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, BUNBURY, March 29. (1873, April 2). The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), p. 3. Retrieved April 24, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65931444
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41577493/thomas-thomas

Samuel Teask 15721

M, #1572, b. 1834
Name-Change Samuel Teask 1572 was also known as Samuel Trask 1572.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834 at Somerset, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 20 years on 7 August 1850 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1572 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited26 Sep 2023

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 Washington 15731

M, #1573, b. 1812, d. 31 August 1886
Name-Change John Washington 1573 was also known as George Washington 1573. 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 31 August 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 31 August 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing in a dwelling and sentenced to 14 years on 14 October 1850 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 2 February 1853.5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1573 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 13 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
Last Edited6 Aug 2023

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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76213357
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226065975/…
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035423030/view
  6. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054384408/view

George Gilchrist 15741

M, #1574, b. 1819, d. 15 December 1873
Name-Change George Gilchrist 1574 was also known as Kenneth Chisholm 1574. 

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George Gilchrist 1574 (Photo: lesleyflorey)
BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 15 December 1873 at Colonial Hospital, Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of desertion (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 5 September 1850 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853. Permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.06.1856.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a cooper; soldier on 2 February 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1574 on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 November 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio For some details of his military service Convict Records

His son, Henry John Chisholm, has his story told on page 112 of The Hannett Family of WA.5 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited7 Feb 2024

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/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=631
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245573879/…
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043257716/view
  5. [S112] Janice Young (Jan James), The Hannett Family of Western Australia, page 112.

Patrick Barry 15751

M, #1575, b. 1829, d. 26 December 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 26 December 1877 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 26 December 1877 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 3 April 1851 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 2 February 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miller; soldier on 2 February 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Dudbrook arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 2 February 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1575 on 2 February 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 29 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkPatrick Barry 1575 appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Walkinshaw Cowan.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipDudbrook Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited23 Sep 2023

Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9592/1878.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…