George Sims 19261

M, #1926, b. 1829, d. 4 March 1905

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Parents His parents were James Simms & Fanny.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1829 at Bath, Somerset, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 8 February 1829 at St Michael, Bath, Somerset, England, His parents were James Simms & Fanny.2 
MarrHe married Mary Anne Ridley (nee Cooke) on 12 January 1863 at York, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 4 March 1905 at York, Western Australia.5,6 
BurialHe was buried on 5 March 1905 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5,7 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Bath, Somerset, England.8 
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 farm labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1926 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 
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 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of James Cook.9 

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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. [S276] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S129] Millbank Prison Register, online unknown url, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-813129040/view
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1923/1863.
  5. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148606738
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3002/1905.
  7. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242628843/george-sims
  8. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  9. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

William Wood 19271

M, #1927, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 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 Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1927 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)
Theft CrimesStealing
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 Young 19281

M, #1928, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 23 April 1850 at Perth, Perthshire, 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 brass moulder & 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. 1928 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 

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Theft CrimesBreaking
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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 Yule 19291

M, #1929, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 23 April 1850 at Perth, Perthshire, 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 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. 1929 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 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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Where ConvictedScotland (852)
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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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 260.

Robert Baldock 19301

M, #1930, b. 1804, d. 1878

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
DeathHe died in 1878 at Swamp Gardens, Murchison, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 23 October 1849 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 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 farm labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1930 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 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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: 9756/1878.

William Arnott 19311

M, #1931, b. 1831, d. 4 January 1868

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BirthHe was born in 1831 at Scotland.1 
DeathHe died on 4 January 1868 at Albany, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of theft & housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 27 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 moulder on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1931 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 26 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of William Arnott (himself).6 

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York 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3754/1868.
  3. [S285] Albany Burial Recoprds 1848-1944, online familysearch.org, Image 7
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  4. [S286] Albany Death Records 1848-1888, online familysearch.org, Image 6
    https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200190873/…
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Owens 19321

M, #1932, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of counting house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 4 December 1849 at Lancaster, 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 seaman 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. 1932 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)
Theft CrimesBreaking
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.

Owen Sullivan 19331

M, #1933, b. 1832, d. 13 June 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
DeathHe died on 13 June 1886 at Dongara, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 13 June 1886 at Dongara Cemetery, Dongara, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of shop breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 4 February 1850 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 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. 1933 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 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited24 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14596
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14180/1886.

John Brown 19341

M, #1934, b. 1820, d. 25 March 1854

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 25 March 1854 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, reg: 102694/1864 (death 1854) debility.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 9 December 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1934 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 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited10 Dec 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036169450/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

John Williams 19351

M, #1935, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Newcastle, Northumberland, England.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 29 April 1850 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 chd 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. 1935 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 29 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Sentenced 3 mths; disobedience & degradation of duty.3 

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West AustPort Gregory District Related
Mid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedScotland (852)
Theft CrimesTheft
Last Edited26 Nov 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. [S124] Scottish Indexes, online scottichindexes.com, https://www.scottishindexes.com/adentry.aspx?adid=850390
  3. [S385] Port Gregory Convict Depot - Information Sheets.

John Wheatley 19361

M, #1936, b. 1836

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 May 1850 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 carpenter 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. 1936 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 July 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
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.

Thomas Cocking 19371

M, #1937, b. 1802

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BirthHe was born in 1802 at England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep with intent to steal and sentenced to 7 years on 15 October 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1937 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Fred Blackhurst.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesStealing
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/…

Thomas Sydney Hall Jackson 19381

M, #1938, b. 1829, d. 6 September 1914
Name-Change Thomas Sydney Hall Jackson 1938 was also known as Sydney Hall 1938. 
Name-Change Thomas Sydney Hall Jackson 1938 was also known as John Jackson 1938. 

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Thomas Jackson 1938 (Photo: helenmwt)
Parents His parents were David Hall Jackson & Sarah Moore.2 
BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 6 September 1914 at East Perth, Western Australia.1,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 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. Married Catherine Mary Hennessy 7.5.1860 Guildford RC.1 
OccupationRecorded as a lathe render 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1938 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 29 September 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited10 May 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: 100528/1914.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100528/1914.

Richard Waddingham 19391

M, #1939, b. 1826, d. 7 February 1910
Name-Change Richard Waddingham 1939 was also known as Richard Waddinghame 1939.1 

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Parents His father was Richard Waddingham & Mary.2,3 
BirthHe was born in 1826 at North Cave, Yorkshire, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 3 September 1826 at North Cave, Yorkshire, England, His parents were William Waddingham & Mary.3 
MarrHe married Mary Plaxton on 11 July 1845 at Beverley, Yorkshire, England. Daughter of John Plaxton.4,5 
MarrHe married Sarah Mary Thornett on 15 January 1859 at Picton, Western Australia. Daughter of John Thornett.6
DeathHe died on 7 February 1910 at Bunbury, Western Australia.1,7,8 
BurialHe was buried at Picton Cemetery, Picton, Western Australia.9 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to steal and sentenced to 15 years on 11 December 1847 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Census_1851EngHe appeared on the 1851 English census at Stirling Castle Hulk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. His occupation was shown as labourer.10 
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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1939 on 30 April 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 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 7 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 
Bio There is some info on Richard here Australian Convict Index

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited9 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: 6600012/1910.
  3. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S297] England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  6. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1273/1859.
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/158879563
  8. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6600012/1910.
  9. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183627760/…
  10. [S199] 1851 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Isaac Whittle 19401

M, #1940, b. 1829
Name-Change Isaac Whittle 1940 was also known as John Whittle 1940.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 4 October 1849 at Bolton, 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 sawyer 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1940 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 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited1 Feb 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. [S249] Steve Errington, Locked Up in Fremantle, pg 244.

George Shanes 19411

M, #1941, b. 1825, d. 1904
Name-Change George Shanes 1941 was also known as George Sheen 1941. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at England.1 
DeathHe died in 1904 at York, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 28 February 1850 at Southampton, Hampshire, England. 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 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1941 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 2 August 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Reynolds.3 
Bio The attached stpry is compliments of Marcia Watson.4

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3043/1904. Recorded as George Sheen.
  3. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  4. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

John Green 19421

M, #1942, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 21 February 1850 at Preston, 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 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1942 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for Batavia on 30 June 1857.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited12 Feb 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.

Edward Bewley 19431

M, #1943, b. 1831, d. circa 7 May 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died circa 7 May 1869 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 7 May 1869 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods & larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 19 February 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, 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 iron & brass fitter 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1943 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 ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited6 Aug 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: 4257/1869. Recorded as Thomas Bewlay.

James Cooper 19441

M, #1944, b. 1829, d. 1893

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died in 1893 at Busselton, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of killing a cow and sentenced to 10 years on 7 July 1849 at Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1944 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesAnimal Related
Last Edited7 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.

William Grimes 19451

M, #1945, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 May 1850 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 plasterer 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1945 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 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited31 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.

Henry Hutchins 19461

M, #1946, b. 1833, d. 17 September 1873

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
DeathHe died on 17 September 1873 at Bowes, Northampton, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking & larceny 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 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1946 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 May 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=14753
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6870/1873.

Francis Morris 19471

M, #1947, b. 1818

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BirthHe was born in 1818.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stabbing with intent and sentenced to 7 years on 9 March 1850 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 chd 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1947 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
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeCutting & Stabbing
Last Edited31 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 Johnstone 19481

M, #1948, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 1 July 1850 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1948 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 
AccompliceWilliam Squires 1991

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited21 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.

Thomas Humphries 19491

M, #1949, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1850 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, 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 hammerman 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1949 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 
Research CWA has the incorrect trial place. 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited31 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.

Alexander Moriarty 19501

M, #1950, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny in a dwelling and sentenced to 7 years on 8 July 1850 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 cabinet 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1950 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 July 1857 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per S.S. Rangitira on 9 December 1863.1,2 

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ShipPyrennes II Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited22 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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…