John Hendy 19511

M, #1951, b. 1827, d. 17 July 1867

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
DeathHe died on 17 July 1867 at Convict Depot, Geraldton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1849 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1951 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 August 1857 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. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=1620

Thomas Meakin 19521

M, #1952, b. 1821
Name-Change Thomas Meakin 1952 was also known as Thomas Meakins 1952.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of killing a sheep with intent to steal and sentenced to 10 years on 17 October 1849 at Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.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 
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. 1952 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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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 Vagg 19531

M, #1953, b. 1820, d. 6 April 1899

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George & Vagg (Photo: PHMasters)
Parents His father was John Vagg & Rachel.2 
BirthHe was born in 1820 at Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England.1,2 
BaptismHe was baptised on 16 July 1820 at Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, His parents were John Vagg & Rachel.2 
MarrHe married Mary Nicolas on 8 June 1843 at St John The Baptist, Chilcompton, Somerset, England. Daughter of Francis Nicolas.3 
MarrHe married Catherine David on 15 January 1855 at Perth, Western Australia.4 
DefactoHe had a relationship with Ellen Shaughnassey circa 1870 at Perth, Western Australia
DeathHe died on 6 April 1899 at Williams, Western Australia.1,5 
BurialHe was buried at Williams Cemetery, Williams, Western Australia.6 
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 blacksmith on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1953 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 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 30 April 1853. Applied for permission to marry 8.1.1855. Son of John. Deserted wife & 2 chn had defacto and more chn.1,7 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,8
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio He is mentioned in " The Vagg Odyssey"

He is also mentioned in "In Search of Elizabeth."9,10 

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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. [S289] Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 798/1855.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2449/1899.
  6. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207861044/george-vagg
  7. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1014 (frame 628)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  8. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 460.
  9. [S347] C. Mervyn Vagg, The Vagg Odyssey - A Thousand Years of the Vaggs, pg 14,14,58,59.
  10. [S49] Janice M Young, In Search of Elizabeth - The History of William and Dianah Roser, pg 32.

John Smith 19541

M, #1954, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 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 boiler 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. 1954 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 24 September 1855 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.

William Harrison 19551

M, #1955, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money & clothing and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a iron founder; miner on 30 April 1853.1,2 
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. 1955 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of sheepstealing and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1854 at York, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 October 1858 at Western Australia.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 November 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Theft CrimesStealing
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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. [S385] Port Gregory Convict Depot - Information Sheets.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Character Book, 1850 - 1857 (R17)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

David Guthrie 19561

M, #1956, b. 1820, d. 7 October 1879

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 7 October 1879 at Perth Gaol, Perth, Western Australia, Pneumonia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 8 October 1879 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 7 years on 29 July 1850 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, 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 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1956 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,5
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10261 on 2 April 1879.6 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 5 years on 2 April 1879 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6,7 

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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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1879 pg 170.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10293/1879.
  5. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 583.
  6. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  7. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2980968

James May 19571

M, #1957, b. 1816, d. 3 July 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 3 July 1859 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1371/1859.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing & assault and sentenced to 10 years on 26 November 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 waterman on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1957 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 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
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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, Convict Establishment, Medical Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)     
    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, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 382 (frame 305) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Cummins 19581

M, #1958, b. 1829, d. 2 January 1868
Name-Change John Cummins 1958 was also known as John Cummings 1958.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 2 January 1868 at Geraldton, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with others and sentenced to 10 years on 26 November 1849 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 30 April 1853.1 
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. 1958 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 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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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: 3752/1868.

Charles Perry 19591

M, #1959, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of striking his superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 1849 at Gibraltar, Gibraltar. 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 mason; 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1959 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 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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MilitaryMilitary Court Martial
Where ConvictedGibraltar (24)
Military CrimeOther Military
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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 Smith 19601

M, #1960, b. 1830, d. 11 May 1853

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 11 May 1853 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, fever.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 11 December 1849 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 tinman & brazier on 30 April 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1960 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 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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-2034039252/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. 33 (frame 304)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Geary 19611

M, #1961, b. 1826, d. 2 July 1901

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William Geary 1961 (Photo: thehemsleys)
Parents His parents were John Geary & Sarah Buckingham.2 
BirthHe was born in 1826 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 2 July 1901 at Toodyay, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Toodyay Cemetery, Toodyay, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1849 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1961 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 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "In Search of Elizabeth."5 

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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: 2545/1901.
  3. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2545/1901.
  5. [S49] Janice M Young, In Search of Elizabeth - The History of William and Dianah Roser, pg 182.

John Brooks 19621

M, #1962, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of killing a sheep with intent to steal and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 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 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. 1962 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1862 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for London on 17 January 1899.1,2 

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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. [S156] Brian Purdue, Convicts Who Left The Colony, 1889 pg 18.

Charles Wells 19631

M, #1963, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 10 July 1849 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a warehouseman 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. 1963 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 SA per Lochinvar in March 1857.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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 241.

Thomas Johnstone 19641

M, #1964, b. 1827
Name-Change Thomas Johnstone 1964 was also known as Thomas Johnson 1964.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 13 May 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 excavator 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. 1964 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 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

George Jones 19651

M, #1965, b. 1830, d. 31 August 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 31 August 1864 at Convict Depot, Geraldton, Western Australia, reg: 2649/1864.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 13 May 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 painter on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1965 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 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited9 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=16112
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

William Bickmore 19661

M, #1966, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 21 May 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 groom & 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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1966 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 April 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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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.

James Heard 19671

M, #1967, b. 1821

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 21 May 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 30 April 1853. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr end 30.6.1857.2,3 
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. 1967 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 12 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036287801/view
  3. [S84] Records of the Colonial Office, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-728202615/findingaid#nla-obj-728207492, Register of applications for passages to the colonies for convicts' families
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2054387891/view

Isaac Chinnerry 19681

M, #1968, b. 1829, d. 11 January 1865
Name-Variation Isaac Chinnerry 1968 was also known as Isaac Chinnery 1968. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 11 January 1865 at York, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried on 11 January 1865 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.5 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 21 August 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 butcher 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. 1968 on 30 April 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 May 1853 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,6
ExpiredHis sentence expired in May 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Isaac Chinnery (himself).7 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3755377
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2720/1865.
  5. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  6. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 480.
  7. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Frederick Smith 19691

M, #1969, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 21 May 1850 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1969 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 September 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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.

James Collins 19701

M, #1970, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 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. 1970 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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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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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.

Francis Johnson 19711

M, #1971, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forging a receipt for money and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 chd as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk 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. 1971 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 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
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.

George Pettit 19721

M, #1972, b. 1825, d. 20 May 1892

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BirthHe was born in 1825.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1892 at Albany, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Albany, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny in a dwelling and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.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 Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1972 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 
Census_1876AlbanyHe appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia, With wife Dorathea.4 
Census_1881AlbanyHe appeared on the 1881 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia, With wife Dorathea.5 
AccompliceThomas Finch 2660
Research CWA has the wrong trial place. 

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West AustAlbany Related
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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Last Edited16 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.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 417/1892.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198816918/george-pettit
  4. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pg 43 (pdf pg 50).
  5. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 106.

William Hack 19731

M, #1973, b. 1826, d. 3 February 1903
Name-Change William Hack 1973 was also known as William Hact 1973.1 

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William Hack 1973 (Photo: SA Prison Registers)
BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 3 February 1903 at Port Adelaide, South Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, South Australia.3
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a upholsterer on 30 April 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Pyrenees II arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 30 April 1853. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1973 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 
LeftHe left the colony for SA in March 1857.1 
Bio There are some unsourced bits of info here Australian Convict Index

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
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.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/95299202#.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154689587/…

Isaac Churchyard 19741

M, #1974, b. 1809

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BirthHe was born in 1809.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 3 chn as at 30 April 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a warehouseman 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. 1974 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 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited31 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.

John Jones 19751

M, #1975, b. 1808

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BirthHe was born in 1808.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, 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 
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. 1975 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 June 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited31 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.