John Eaton 17261

M, #1726, b. 1816, d. 20 May 1887

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1 
BurialHe was buried on 22 May 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 1 chd as at 30 April 1853. Married Henrietta Nolan 18.7.1870 Perth Congr.1 
OccupationRecorded as a jeweller on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1726 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 November 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

William Sawyer 17271

M, #1727, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 14 February 1850 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1727 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial details. 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited25 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.

Harry Rosier 17281

M, #1728, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 15 March 1850 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1728 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited25 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.

John Neary 17291

M, #1729, b. 1819

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BirthHe was born in 1819 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously wounding with intent to do bodily harm and sentenced to 10 years on 10 March 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 1 chd as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1729 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited27 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.

Edward Madden 17301

M, #1730, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 16 October 1849 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver & tailor on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1730 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited25 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.

John Madden 17311

M, #1731, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 19 June 1849 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1731 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited25 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.

Thomas Smith 17321

M, #1732, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1850 at Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1732 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 April 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Letter No. 441 stating he was incapabnle of earning his own living.2 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 441 (frame 93) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Evans 17331

M, #1733, b. 1830, d. 20 February 1856

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 20 February 1856 at Western Australia drowned by upsetting a boat.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 24 February 1856 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1850 at Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1733 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037088457/view
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210365476/john-evans

John Bevington 17341

M, #1734, b. 1817, d. 20 May 1884

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1884 at Williams, Western Australia, apoplexy.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 25 March 1850 at Swaffham, Norfolk, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1734 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited11 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1884 pg 100.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12873/1884.

John Thompson 17351

M, #1735, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 6 February 1850 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1735 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.

Edward Legge 17361

M, #1736, b. 1820, d. 19 December 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 19 December 1854 at Cape Richie, Albany, Western Australia, enflamed bladder.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 28 June 1849 at Sandwich, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horse breaker on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1736 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1,4 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

He has an entry in The History of the Albany Convict Gaol.5 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustAlbany Related
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035424337/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1190 (frame 642)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S105] FHWA Cemetery Records, online members.wags.org.au/members-data/cemetery-data, Albany Deaths & Burials Index.
  5. [S121] Susanne Horton, The History of the Albany Convict Gaol, It's Convicts, Gaolers and Warders, pg 61.

George Wroe 17371

M, #1737, b. 1811

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1850 at Bolton, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a upholsterer on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1737 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LeftGeorge Wroe 1737 left the colony for Tasmania in 1854.2 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited26 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 954 (frame 617)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Peter White 17381

M, #1738, b. 1817, d. 10 July 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 10 July 1854 at Western Australia phthisis.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of possessing a mould for counterfeit coin and sentenced to 7 years on 5 March 1850 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1738 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035424337/view

Edward Chatterton 17391

M, #1739, b. 1829, d. 27 July 1896

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 27 July 1896 at Guildford, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 5 March 1849 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 1 chd as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1739 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 4 March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 July 1870 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Check out Edward's story at Harvey History Online

He is also mentioned on pg 33 of Bootenal and Beyond.4 

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ShipPyrennes II 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3096994
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2532/1897.
  4. [S102] Noel Sievewright, Bootenal and Beyond: Stories of the Auld, Bunter, Sievewright and other families in the Mid-West of WA, pg 33.

John Holmes 17401

M, #1740, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plumber & painter on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1740 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 September 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.

James Ross 17411

M, #1741, b. 1812

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 11 April 1850 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1741 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict 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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 201.

Duncan Fisher 17421

M, #1742, b. 1832, d. 3 January 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 3 January 1890 at Williams, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 11 April 1850 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1742 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has death in Geraldton but the Police Gazette has Williams.2 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Last Edited11 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1890 pg 17.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 112/1890.

John McCan 17431

M, #1743, b. 1832
Name-Change John McCan 1743 was also known as John McCann 1743.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 11 January 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass founder on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1743 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 August 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.

John Gellan 17441

M, #1744, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 12 April 1850 at Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a comb maker on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1744 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in January 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.

Peter Wilson 17451

M, #1745, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 14 January 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1745 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in November 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the wrong trial location. 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited21 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.

Richard Symmons 17461

M, #1746, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 9 April 1849 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1746 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited26 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.

Robert Beckett 17471

M, #1747, b. 1825, d. 24 October 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 24 October 1893 at Malebelling, York, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 24 October 1893 at York, Western Australia.4,5
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 20 March 1850 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was widower 1 chd as at 30 April 1853. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 31.12.1854. Married Ellen Carroll 1854 York RC. Son of Henry.1,6 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1747 on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has him marrying Mary Godford which appears to be wrong. 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited22 Oct 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: 830/1893.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials1843-1935.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50695516/robert-beckett
  6. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035425536/view

Joseph Sawyer 17481

M, #1748, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 14 February 1850 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1748 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
LeftJoseph Sawyer 1748 left the colony for SA on 10 March 1857.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Last Edited23 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.

James Rodgers 17491

M, #1749, b. 1806
Name-Change James Rodgers 1749 was also known as James Rodger 1749.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1806.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 23 April 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1749 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted in June 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited21 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 Webb 17501

M, #1750, b. 1828, d. 4 January 1883
Name-Change John Webb 1750 was also known as Charles Smith 1750. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 4 January 1883 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Hepatitis.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 4 January 1883 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 23 April 1850 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Warrior prison.1 
Convict No.Assigned with Convict No. 1750 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Last Edited11 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. [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: 11731/1883.