James McKay 19011

M, #1901, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 12 April 1850 at Stirling, Stirlingshire, 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 labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1901 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 1 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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

Elijah Basenhall 19021

M, #1902, b. 1833
Name-Change Elijah Basenhall 1902 was also known as Elijah Brazenhall 1902.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 12 April 1850 at Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a potter 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1902 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 
AccompliceWilliam Fallows 1900

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited7 Aug 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.

William Nicholas 19031

M, #1903, b. 1830, d. 8 June 1872
Name-Change William Nicholas 1903 was also known as Dennis William Nicholas 1903.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 8 June 1872 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 6241/1872 TB.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 12 April 1850 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1903 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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in January 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9974 on 6 April 1870.5 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 6 years on 6 April 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 

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MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 Apr 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66032048

Robert Foster 19041

M, #1904, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 13 October 1849 at Scarborough, 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 waiter 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. 1904 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 January 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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.

William Ellmore 19051

M, #1905, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1905 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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.

William Elliot 19061

M, #1906, b. 1829
Name-Change William Elliot 1906 was also known as William Elliott 1906.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1849 at Durham, Durham, 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 
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. 1906 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 Aug 2022

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

Thomas Thaxestone 19071

M, #1907, b. 1829
Name-Change Thomas Thaxestone 1907 was also known as Thomas Theakestone 1907.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 15 October 1849 at Durham, Durham, 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 carpet weaver 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. 1907 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 August 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 Aug 2022

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

George Hanson 19081

M, #1908, b. 1826, d. 30 August 1900
Name-Change George Hanson 1908 was also known as George Hansen 1908. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 30 August 1900 at Albany, Western Australia, abcess on the brain.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 16 April 1850 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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 brickmaker on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1908 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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited28 Apr 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, Reg: 2031/1900.
  3. [S281] Albany Hospital Admission Records 1900-1921, online familysearch.og, Image 40 No. 27
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232691656/george-hansen

John McDonald 19091

M, #1909, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1849 at Aberyron, Ceredigion, Wales.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a lithographic printer 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. 1909 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited30 Aug 2022

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

Henry Moult 19101

M, #1910, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny as a servant and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1848 at Maidstone, Kent, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer; soldier 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. 1910 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is told at Harvey History Online

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
StoriesConvict Stories Index
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited17 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.

William Gingel 19111

M, #1911, b. 1833
Name-Change William Gingel 1911 was also known as William Gingell 1911.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of maliciously maiming a gelding and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1849 at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wood cutter 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. 1911 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 January 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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.

William Enoch Dodd 19121

M, #1912, b. 1830, d. 15 October 1855

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 15 October 1855 at Perth, Western Australia, executed for murder of J Hurford.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 15 October 1855 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1849 at Exeter, Devon, 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. 1912 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 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Referenced on pg 6 of Legal Executions.4 

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DeathExecuted in WA
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2043604141/view
  4. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 6.

Donald Bain 19131

M, #1913, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft by housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 17 April 1850 at Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a farm 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1913 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 1 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Last Edited23 Apr 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.

William Snelling 19141

M, #1914, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1849 at Norwich, Norfolk, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1914 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Emma on 25 February 1855.1 
AccompliceJames Ives 1915

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 Jul 2024

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

James Ives 19151

M, #1915, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1849 at Norwich, Norfolk, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1915 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 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Snelling 1914
Bio The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.2
Research CWA has the wrong trial date. 

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Edward O'Brien 19161

M, #1916, b. 1828
Name-Change Edward O'Brien 1916 was also known as Edmund O'Brien 1916.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of using abusive & threatenig language; throwing a stone at his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 18 April 1850 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. 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 soldier 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. 1916 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 1 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Last Edited30 Aug 2022

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

William Lake 19171

M, #1917, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1849 at Kingston upon Hull, 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1917 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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 Bryant 19181

M, #1918, b. 1823
Name-Change John Bryant 1918 was also known as John Bryan 1918.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1849 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a wheelright 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. 1918 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10304 on 6 July 1881.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing iron bolts and sentenced to 3 years on 6 July 1881 at Roebourne, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Research CWA has his reconvicted convict no. as 10303 but that number belonged to John Simmonds. His no. was 10304. 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited27 Sep 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Daily Medical Journals, 1879 - 1884 (M21a - M22)
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2985501

James McKay 19191

M, #1919, b. 1829
Name-Change James McKay 1919 was also known as James MacKay 1919.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing to resist capture and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a seaman on 30 April 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1919 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 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited14 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.

William Lambert 19201

M, #1920, b. 1828, d. 18 March 1906

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 18 March 1906 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG EC 203.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a trunk maker on 30 April 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 chd 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1920 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 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Morris 1921

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Last Edited31 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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100206/1906.

William Morris 19211

M, #1921, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1921 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Lambert 1920

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UpdatesRecent Changes
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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.

Charles Lows 19221

M, #1922, b. 1817
Name-Change Charles Lows 1922 was also known as Charles Lowes 1922.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hairdresser 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. 1922 on 30 April 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftCharles Lows 1922 left the colony by escaping from King George Sound on 9 March 1856.1,2,3 
AccompliceWilliam Thompson 1923
AccompliceGeorge Harris 3062
Bio He has an entry in The History of the Albany Convict Gaol.4 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 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. [S78] SLWA, online slwa.wa.gov.au, https://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b2487454_002
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S121] Susanne Horton, The History of the Albany Convict Gaol, It's Convicts, Gaolers and Warders, pg 63.

William Thompson 19231

M, #1923, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ladies shoemaker 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. 1923 on 30 April 1853.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceCharles Lows 1922
AccompliceGeorge Harris 3062
Bio Some notes on William's time in Adelaide are attached.2
Research CWA has the wrong trial information, mixed up with #1792. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited31 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Jamieson 19241

M, #1924, b. 1819
Name-Change William Jamieson 1924 was also known as William Jennison 1924.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging & uttering an order for money and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a druggist 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1924 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Research This convict is missing from CWA. 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 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 Foster 19251

M, #1925, b. 1823, d. circa 19 September 1872

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died circa 19 September 1872 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 19 September 1872 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a paperstrainer 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. 1925 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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: 6326/1872.