Henry Branch 18261

M, #1826, b. 1829, d. 28 August 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 28 August 1909 at Victoria Park, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG EC 12A.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 8 July 1850 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1826 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 5 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26236235
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100487/1909.

Joseph Edwards 18271

M, #1827, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 9 July 1850 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a railway contractor 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1827 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 26 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedWales (256)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited16 Jul 2022

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Citations

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

John Groom 18281

M, #1828, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 10 July 1850 at Swaffham, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bootcloser 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1828 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 9 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited29 Jul 2022

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Citations

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

George Wilson 18291

M, #1829, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 7 years on 10 July 1850 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1829 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 14 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited28 Aug 2022

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Citations

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

John Chipperfield 18301

M, #1830, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 13 July 1850 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1830 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 5 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited28 Aug 2022

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Citations

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

Andrew McGough 18311

M, #1831, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a receipt for money and sentenced to 7 years on 15 July 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 30 April 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1831 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 30 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 3711 on 3 October 1855.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 3 October 1855 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 January 1863 at Western Australia.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 September 1871 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 September 1871 at Western Australia.2 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited15 Jul 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66006362/6576741
    page 3 near the end of the article.

John Smith 18321

M, #1832, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing brass candlesticks & chimney ornaments and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1832 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 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Sydney per S.S. Northam on 8 February 1863.2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited28 Aug 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Ballman 18331

M, #1833, b. 1829, d. 12 March 1891
Name-Change William Ballman 1833 was also known as William Ballam 1833.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 12 March 1891 at Bunbury, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 7 years on 19 July 1850 at Dorchester, Dorset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1833 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 Portsmouth 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 16 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London on 5 January 1872.1 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited16 Jul 2022

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Citations

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

Josiah Kirkwood 18341

M, #1834, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 22 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a nailor 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1834 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 13 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited16 Jul 2022

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Citations

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

Archibald Hay Peffers 18351

M, #1835, b. 1812

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 22 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a engineer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1835 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 9 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Estrella da Norte on 9 October 1857.1 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited23 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

James Sherlock 18361

M, #1836, b. 1832, d. 26 December 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1832 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1,2 
DeathHe died on 26 December 1872 at Cossack, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Cossack Cemetery, Cossack, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 22 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1836 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 9 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of William Martin.2 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited28 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223933867/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6503/1873.

Archibald Dobbie 18371

M, #1837, b. 1829, d. 13 May 1887
Name-Change Archibald Dobbie 1837 was also known as Archibald Dobey 1837. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 13 May 1887 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 13 May 1887 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 22 April 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1837 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited11 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 290/1887.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

William Batt 18381

M, #1838, b. 1824, d. 25 May 1889

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1889 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Chronic Dysentery.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 26 May 1889 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Wells, Somerset, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1,5 
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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1838 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 21 October 1865 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited30 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [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/77374347
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 288/1889.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044016399/view

Joseph Price 18391

M, #1839, b. 1833, d. 3 December 1933

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Joseph Price 1839 slwa
Parents His parents were Joseph Price & Ann.2 
BirthHe was born in 1833 at Somerset, England.1 
DeathHe died on 3 December 1933 at Mellenbye Station, Yalgoo, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Yalgoo Cemetery, Yalgoo, Western Australia.5
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1839 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 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Matthew Oliver.6 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
York Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 6900004/1933.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/67264583
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6900004/1933.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166232041/joseph-price
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

George Pringle 18401

M, #1840, b. 1815, d. 24 August 1853

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 24 August 1853 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, delirium tremens in hospital.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 23 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 5 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a watch & clockmaker on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1840 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037073983/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. 355 (frame 382) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Henry Sweetman 18411

M, #1841, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 6 March 1848 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpet weaver 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1841 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 3 May 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited28 Aug 2022

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Citations

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

John Clark 18421

M, #1842, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 8 April 1850 at Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1842 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 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited28 Aug 2022

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Citations

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

Joseph Keen 18431

M, #1843, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of malicious destruction of trees and sentenced to 7 years on 6 May 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1843 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 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Other CrimesOther
Last Edited23 Jul 2023

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Citations

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

Levi Small 18441

M, #1844, b. 1820, d. 5 September 1853

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 5 September 1853 at Avon River, Toodyay, Western Australia, drowned crossing Avon River.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1850 at Bridgewater, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1844 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 Portsmouth 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
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2037108140/view
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65742012
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 436 (frame 407) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Murdoch Cameron McAulay 1845

M, #1845, b. 1820, d. 22 June 1886
Name-Variation Murdoch Cameron McAulay 1845 was also known as Murdock McAuley 1845.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 22 June 1886 at Anderson's Creek, Victoria.2 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 7 years on 24 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1845 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 19 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is a small amount of information at Australian Convict Records

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited29 Aug 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198353305

John Ryrie 18461

M, #1846, b. 1827, d. 1 January 1894

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 1 January 1894 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Emphysema; Cardiac.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 January 1894 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 24 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a colourmaker 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1846 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 5 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some information about John at Australian Convict Records

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited11 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2/1894.

William Macartney 18471

M, #1847, b. 1819
Name-Change William Macartney 1847 was also known as William McCartney 1847.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 24 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a slater 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1847 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 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited29 Aug 2022

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Citations

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

George Rose 18481

M, #1848, b. 1814, d. 18 May 1890

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BirthHe was born in 1814 at Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.1,2 
DeathHe died on 18 May 1890 at York, Western Australia.1,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 18 May 1890 at York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of breach of trust & embezzlement and sentenced to 7 years on 26 July 1850 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1848 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 Portsmouth 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 5 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of J H Monger Jnr.2 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeEmbezzlement
Last Edited28 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 233/1890.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials1843-1935.

Samuel Thompson 18491

M, #1849, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 21 July 1850 at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brewer 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 Portsmouth prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1849 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 4 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited29 Aug 2022

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Citations

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

Joseph Carroll 18501

M, #1850, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 13 March 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a dyer 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1850 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 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Aug 2022

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Citations

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