Thomas Smith 1511

M, #151, b. 1804

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 12 years on 13 March 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 151 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Perth district as a Labourer working for Mr. Padbury at the wage of 30s per month.1,2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033924223/view
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Tynen 1521

M, #152, b. 1815, d. 17 March 1887
Name-Change John Tynen 152 was also known as John Tynan 152.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 17 March 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, senile decay.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing & wounding and sentenced to 14 years on 1 April 1848 at Taunton, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 25 October 1850.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a hatter labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 152 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 August 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.5

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited13 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  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-2054368251/view
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Roberts 1531

M, #153, b. 20 September 1828

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BirthHe was born on 20 September 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1848 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gentleman's servant on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 153 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio and article are courtesy of Marcia Watson.2

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited3 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Best 1541

M, #154, b. 1823, d. 6 April 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Ireland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 6 April 1852 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, diseased lungs.1,3 
BurialHe was buried on 8 April 1852 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 14 years on 3 January 1849 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 154 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.5

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited18 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.
  2. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=849071
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Robert Postgate Trotter 1551

M, #155, b. 1818, d. 1888

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BirthHe was born in 1818 at Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.1 
DeathHe died in 1888 at Minninup, Collie, Western Australia, reg: 485/1888.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 29 February 1848 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 25 October 1850.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 155 on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 July 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited10 Dec 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Jones 1561

M, #156, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 12 years on 31 July 1848 at Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 156 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Toodyay district as a labourer working for Mr. Sewell at the wage of £1 per month.1,2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1861 at Western Australia.3 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.4
Research Convicts in Western Australia has William being reconvicted and assigned Convict No. 5572. This conviction should be recorded against William Jones #4444 who was on the Clara according to the Character Book.5 

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Character Book for Nos 4508-5585 (R8) (frame 560) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Maynell Huntley 1571

M, #157, b. 1824, d. 10 December 1898
Name-Change Maynell Huntley 157 was also known as Meynell Huntley 157. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Ferry Hill, Durham, England.1 
DeathHe died on 10 December 1898 at Grangetown, Durham, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 12 years on 22 July 1848 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woollen draper labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 157 on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 May 1851 at Western Australia. He was assigned to the Toodyay district as a labourer working for Mr. C. Betts at the wage of £1 per month.1,3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is compliments of Marcia Watson.4

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony 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. [S128] Free BDM, online freebdm.org.uk, Sunderland Vol 10a Page 382.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033923502/view
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Alfred Hill 1581

M, #158, b. 1829, d. 6 August 1905

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Alfred Hill #158 (Photo: Australia's Last Convicts SRO Con 4173/7/35)
Parents His parents were Thomas Hill & Sarah Welsh.2 
BirthHe was born in 1829 at Wrington, Somerset, England.1 
DeathHe died on 6 August 1905 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia; Ang MON AA 0171.4 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking & entering and sentenced to 15 years on 4 August 1848 at Wells, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 158 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 December 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio In addition to the attached biography compliments of Marcia Watson, Alfred Hill is featured in the book "Australia's Last Convicts".5,6

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited7 Mar 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1096/1905.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1096/1905.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S34] Lorraine Clark and Cherie Strickland, Australia's Last Convicts, pg 29.
  6. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

George Parker 1591

M, #159, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Canterbury, Kent, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 14 years on 17 October 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 159 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkGeorge Parker 159 appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of S.S. Parker.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Nye 1601

M, #160, b. 1824, d. 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Chatham, Kent, England.1 
DeathHe died in 1886 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 14105/1886.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony & pickpocket and sentenced to 15 years on 29 June 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 160 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 28 December 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited10 Dec 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Henry Beeson 1611

M, #161, b. 1836, d. 27 August 1904

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BirthHe was born in 1836 at Aston on Trent, Derbyshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 27 August 1904 at North Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia; Wes CA 0158.4,5 
Census_1841EngJohn Henry Beeson 161 appeared on the 1841 English census at Waterloo Square, Derby, Derbyshire, England.6 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing boots and sentenced to 14 years on 28 July 1848 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850. Brother of #97. Married Sarah Woodward 6.4.1860 Perth Wesley, had 9 chn. Son of Joseph & Mary nee Lacey.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 161 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 November 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached stories are courtesy of Roland Rayfield and Marcia Watson.7,8

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited22 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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2212/1904.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213592390/…
  6. [S2] 1841 England Census viewed on Ancestry.com., online Ancestry.com, https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  7. [S94] Roland Rayfield,WA.
  8. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Daniel Brown 1621

M, #162, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 28 February 1849 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 162 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Alfred Lunon 1631

M, #163, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money order and sentenced to 14 years on 27 February 1849 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 163 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in December 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited2 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.
  2. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Charles Marshall 1641

M, #164, b. 1829, d. 16 September 1911

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Tilehurst, Berkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 16 September 1911 at Toodyay, Western Australia.1,2
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 12 years on 1 March 1849 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/4yr return 3.1854. Married Cath Vaughan.1,4 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 164 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.5

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited6 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, Reg: 4002/1868.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036170093/view
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Samuel James 1651

M, #165, b. 11 February 1829, d. 21 January 1911

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BirthHe was born on 11 February 1829 at Reading, Berkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 21 January 1911 at Charters Towers, Queensland.1
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 12 years on 1 March 1849 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 165 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
LeftSamuel James 165 left the colony for SA per Swallow in April 1857.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Last Edited22 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Burt 1661

M, #166, b. 1816

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BirthHe was born in 1816 at Woolpit, Suffolk, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 26 February 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1,2 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 166 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited25 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.
  2. [S115] Digital panopticon, online digitalpanopticon.org, https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Henry Albert 1671

M, #167, b. 26 December 1814, d. 10 March 1892

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Henry Albert #167 with daughter Sarah (Photo: gailgillis14)
BirthHe was born on 26 December 1814 at Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 10 March 1892 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1,3 
BurialHe was buried on 11 March 1892 at Skinner Street Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia; Headstone was moved from Skinner St to the Pioneer Section of Carrington St.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 26 February 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1,6 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a warehouseman on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 167 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.7

Found in These Indexes

ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited22 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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, Jayne Doh https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176927487/henry-albert
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 192/1892.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Family Notices (1892, March 11). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved December 9, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3032972
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176927487/henry-albert
  6. [S115] Digital panopticon, online digitalpanopticon.org, https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life
  7. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Morris Sheehan 1681

M, #168, b. 1823, d. 12 July 1889
Name-Change Morris Sheehan 168 was also known as Morris Shehan 168.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 12 July 1889 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, heart disease.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 13 July 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of mutinous conduct (Court Martial) and sentenced to 14 years on 19 May 1848 at Corfu, Greece. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1853. Married Maria Connel 1853 Perth RC. Son of Morris of Limerick.1,5 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker, soldier on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 168 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 October 1851 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 19 May 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.6

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Last Edited22 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 340/1889.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034041466/view
  6. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

James Nation 1691

M, #169, b. 1800

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BirthHe was born in 1800 at West Monkton, Somerset, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 12 years on 31 March 1849 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 169 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 September 1851 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.2

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Last Edited22 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Thomas Hudson 1701

M, #170, b. 1828, d. 16 October 1914

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Parents His parents were Stephen Hudson & Mary Ward.2 
BirthHe was born in 1828 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 16 October 1914 at Beaconsfield, Western Australia.1,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia; Ang MON A 0491.4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 170 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 December 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.5

Found in These Indexes

ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited22 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 2700235/1914.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2700235/1914.
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

James Lupton 1711

M, #171, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Thornton Watlass, Yorkshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 14 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 171 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 January 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 June 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson

Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2,3

Found in These Indexes

ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited1 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
  3. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 144.

James Busfeld Longstaff 1721

M, #172, b. 12 October 1823, d. 1 April 1865

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BirthHe was born on 12 October 1823 at Hunslet, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 1 April 1865 at Geraldlton, Western Australia, died at the Champoin Bay Convict Depot.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: 5ft 3½ins, black hair, hazel eyes, oval visage, dark complexion, large whiskers, mole on left temple, scar on upper lip on 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 172 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 December 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.4

Found in These Indexes

ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited6 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. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2876/1865.
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

James Wilson 1731

M, #173, b. 1816, d. June 1877

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BirthHe was born in 1816 at Bubwith, Yorkshire, England.1 
DeathHe died in June 1877 at Gingin, Western Australia, reg: 9411/1877.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 25 October 1850.1 
Physical Desc.Recorded with the physical attributes: 5ft 6¼ins, dark brown hair, blue eyes, oval visage, brown complexion, stout build, mole on one side of mouth, cut right side of forehead; 1871 finger on right hand injured on 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 25 October 1850.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 173 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 February 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 28 March 1863 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 5 years on 8 April 1871 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been yes.3,4 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 10019 on 8 April 1871.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 March 1875 at Western Australia.3 
Bio The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.5

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ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Last Edited6 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.
  3. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/111527118/…
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Henry Whale 1741

M, #174, b. 1826, d. 16 December 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1826 at Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 16 December 1861 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, fell overboard from a steamer, caught cold and died.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 17 December 1861 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of cut & wounding and sentenced to 14 years on 8 March 1848 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 174 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 March 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached bio is courtesy of Marcia Watson.

Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."5,6

Found in These Indexes

ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
Last Edited1 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. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1868/1861.
  4. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
  6. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 242.

Benjamin Gayler 1751

M, #175, b. 1831, d. 18 June 1901
Name-Change Benjamin Gayler 175 was also known as Benjamin Gaylor 175. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 18 June 1901 at Marleyup, Kojonup, Western Australia, died from a fall.1,2 
BurialHe was buried at Kojonup Cemetery, Kojonup, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 14 years on 5 March 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 25 October 1850.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 25 October 1850.1 
OccupationRecorded as a mason on 25 October 1850.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Hashemy arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 25 October 1850. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 175 on 25 October 1850.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 April 1852 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkBenjamin Gayler 175 appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Dodds.4 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 28 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 May 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Bio See attached bio courtesy of Marcia Watson.

The additional notes are courtesy of Margaret Sermon.5

Found in These Indexes

ShipHashemy 1850 Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustAlbany Related
York Census 1859 Index
Last Edited22 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1901 pg 267.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236499266/…
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  5. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.