James Mortimer

M, #20301, b. 1824, d. 12 September 1891
Name-Change James Mortimer was also known as John Mortimer. 

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BirthHe was born in 1824. 
MarrHe married Emily Burtenshaw Cox on 22 August 1850 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 12 September 1891 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3,4
BurialHe was buried on 16 September 1891 at East Perth Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia.5,3 
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining goods by false pretences and sentenced to 7 years on 17 September 1838 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.6 
OccupationRecorded as a errand boy on 20 August 1842. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 301 on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to butcher working as a 3 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."7 

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  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 325/1850.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 502/1891.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  4. [S10] Death Certificate.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207565458/…
  6. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  7. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 92.

John Norton

M, #20302, b. 1826
Name-Change John Norton was also known as John Naughton. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining money by false pretences and sentenced to 7 years on 20 August 1838 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 302 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 26 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to butcher working as a 5 years. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and was pardoned on 2 April 1845 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously. He was sent to Rottnest to complete his time..2,3 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Champion in March 1846.4 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."4 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/645797
  3. [S392] Parkhurst Lads Tabular Returns, online nla.gov.au, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2031527741/view
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 93.

Jeremiah Murphy

M, #20303, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 24 October 1836 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 303 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a lace seller on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 26 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to butcher working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 94.

Samuel Organ

M, #20304, b. 1827
Name-Change Samuel Organ was also known as Samuel Hogan. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money and sentenced to 10 years on 6 January 1840 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 304 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a dyer on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to servant working as a 3 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 95.

Robert Strickland

M, #20305, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing bread and sentenced to 7 years on 30 August 1838 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 305 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a leather stainer on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 22 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to baker working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8978/records/…
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 96.

George Dougherty

M, #20306, b. 1827
Name-Change George Dougherty was also known as George Doughty. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of highway robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1839 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 306 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 22 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to baker working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 97.

Joshua Harwood

M, #20307, b. 1826, d. 25 May 1897
Name-Change Joshua Harwood was also known as Joshua Harewood. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
MarrHe married Janetta Tucknott on 28 January 1849 at Holy Trinity Church, Adelaide, South Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 25 May 1897 at Fremantle, Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 February 1839 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.2 
OccupationRecorded as a tallow chandler on 20 August 1842. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 307 on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 27 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to carpenter working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."3 

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  1. [S311] Marriages, SA Marriages 1842-1916, Ade 3/20.
  2. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 98.

Samuel Taylor

M, #20308, b. 1826, d. 8 July 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
MarrHe married Eleanor Boyd in 1867 at York, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 8 July 1903 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG DC 151.4 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 3 August 1839 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.5 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 308 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a errand boy on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 24 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to store keeper working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."6 

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  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2589/1867.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2159/1903.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24830184
  4. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  5. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  6. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 99.

Benjamin Hasler

M, #20309, b. 1827
Name-Change Benjamin Hasler was also known as Benjamin Hazler. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 20 November 1838 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 309 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 24 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to servant working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 100.

Henry Towton

M, #20310, b. 1825, d. 9 June 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1825. 
MarrHe married Maria Dent on 21 August 1852 at Perth, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1870 at Perth, Western Australia, typhoid fever.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 11 June 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money and sentenced to 7 years on 10 April 1838 at Plymouth, Devon, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.4 
OccupationRecorded as a errand boy on 20 August 1842. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 310 on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 29 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to farm lad working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."5 

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  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 447/1852.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4648/1870.
  4. [S2] 1841 England Census, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 101.

John Murrill

M, #20311, b. 1825
Name-Change John Murrill was also known as James Murrell. 
Name-Change John Murrill was also known as John Murrell. 

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BirthHe was born in 1825. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 February 1838 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 311 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 2 October 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to carpenter working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 102.

Henry Wilson

M, #20312, b. 1825

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BirthHe was born in 1825. 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen boots & shoes and sentenced to 7 years on 8 April 1839 at Northallerton, Yorkshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 312 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a nail cutter on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 29 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to farm lad working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 103.

Henry Bolton

M, #20313, b. 1827, d. 15 January 1914
Name-Change Henry Bolton was also known as Henry Boulton. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
MarrHe married Elizabeth Daglish (nee Warner) on 9 March 1885 at York, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 15 January 1914 at Northam, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Northam, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 November 1838 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.4 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 313 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 3 October 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to gardener working as a 3 years. 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Reynolds.5 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."6 

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  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5923/1885.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900015/1914.
  3. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189694668/henry-bolton
  4. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  6. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 104.

James Neale

M, #20314, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 26 November 1838 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 314 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a shop boy on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to farm servant working as a 3 years. 
EscapedHe escaped in March 1844. To Launceston, Tasmania per "Timbo."2 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."3 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, Acc 36 CSOR 1844 vol 133 pg 20-23.
  3. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 105.

John Tyne

M, #20315, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 11 December 1837 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 315 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a tin worker on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 17 November 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to farm servant working as a 5 years. 
EscapedHe escaped from Albany, Western Australia, in December 1847. He was crewing on the "Champion" but escaped the colony via an American whaler.2,3 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."4 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, CSOR 1847 vol 162 pg 161-162.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034857621/view
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 106.

Charles Dixon

M, #20316, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 1 December 1838 at Westminster, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 316 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 17 October 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to farm servant working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 107.

John Edward Lane

M, #20317, b. 1826

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 5 April 1839 at Dover, Kent, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 317 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a paper maker on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 26 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to tailor working as a 3 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 108.

James Nimmo

M, #20318, b. 1822

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BirthHe was born in 1822. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 14 July 1837 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhust Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 318 on 20 August 1842. 
OccupationRecorded as a cotton spinner on 20 August 1842. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Simon Taylor arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 August 1842. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 August 1842. 
Indenture Was indentured on 24 September 1842 at Western Australia for a term of (an unknown value) to harness maker working as a 5 years. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."2 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
Last Edited5 Mar 2025

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Citations

  1. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 109.