James Crouch

M, #20401, b. 1829, d. 15 February 1909

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1 
MarrHe married Emma Steel on 9 February 1852 at Northam, Western Australia.2 
DeathHe died on 15 February 1909 at Toodyay, Western Australia.3,4,1
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Nortrham, Western Australia.5 
ProbateHis estate was probated on 12 March 1909 at Perth, Western Australia.6 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing iron and sentenced to 7 years on 15 August 1840 at Divizes, Wiltshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.7 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 401 on 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to R. Burgh working as a farm lad. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."8 

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  1. [S10] Death Certificate.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 410/1852.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211626731
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4900015/1909.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233501371/james-crouch
  6. [S13] FamilySearch, online familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89XM-SX7C
  7. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  8. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 110.

James Peake

M, #20402, b. 1827
Name-Change James Peake was also known as James Peak. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 August 1840 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 402 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 December 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to S. Burges working as a farm lad. 
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 111.

Louis James Grant

M, #20403, b. 1830
Name-Change Louis James Grant was also known as William Hart. 
Name-Change Louis James Grant was also known as Lewis James Grant. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 August 1840 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 403 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Sewell working as a farm lad. 
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 112.

John Bolt

M, #20404, b. 1828
Name-Change John Bolt was also known as John Boult. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 15 June 1840 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 404 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to W. Habgood working as a farm lad. 
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 113.

Thomas Gray

M, #20405, b. 1829
Name-Change Thomas Gray was also known as Thomas Greay. 

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
MarrHe married Ellen Quinn on 3 February 1854 at York, Western Australia. Daughter of Michael Quinn.1,2
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining money by false pretences and sentenced to 7 years on 30 November 1840 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 405 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Mackie working as a farm lad. 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Greay.4 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."5 

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Citations

  1. [S15] Marriage Certificate.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 645/1854.
  3. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  5. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 114.

Edward John Williams

M, #20406, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 March 1840 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 406 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 8 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to E.P.B. Lennard working as a farm lad. 
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 115.

Alexander Townsend

M, #20407, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 2 March 1840 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 407 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to T.N. Yule working as a servant. 
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 116.

Richard Wright

M, #20408, b. 1830
Name-Change Richard Wright was also known as Richard Woodham. 

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 20 October 1840 at Reading, Berkshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 408 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 10 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to H. Sutherland working as a farm lad. 
ConvictedConvicted of assault with intent to ravish and sentenced to 2 years on 7 October 1846 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."4 
Research "Forced Labour .." has him being convicted of arson in 1851 but that man looks to be #1477 (Colonial Prisoner) and was to old to be our Parkhurst Lad. This casts doubt on which Richard Wright was convicted in 1846. 

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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/647015
  3. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 63.
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 117.

George Clayton

M, #20409, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing walnuts and sentenced to 7 years on 20 October 1840 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 409 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a stone sawyer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 2 December 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to T.B. Wall working as a wheelwright. 
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 118.

William Beale

M, #20410, b. 1832, d. 29 March 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1832. 
DeathHe died on 29 March 1886 at Crawley, Western Australia
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 29 July 1840 at Lewes, Sussex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 410 on 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 7 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to F.C. Singleton working as a farm lad. 
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 119.

Thomas Newman

M, #20411, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 2 April 1840 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 411 on 26 October 1843. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 7 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to G. Bouglas working as a farm lad. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 2 years on 1 April 1846 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 
EscapedHe escaped from Western Australia circa March 1848 on an American whaler.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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/646619/3198
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034548347/view
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 120.

George Smith

M, #20412, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1840 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 412 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 7 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to S.W. Viveash working as a servant. 
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 121.

James Croal

M, #20413, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 10 June 1840 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 413 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 5 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to W. Mitchell working as a servant. 
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 122.

Frederick Davis

M, #20414, b. 1829, d. 23 November 1848

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
DeathHe died on 23 November 1848 at Perth, Western Australia, consumption.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 24 November 1848 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of simple larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 February 1841 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 414 on 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 5 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to Lionel Sampson working as a servant. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."4 

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  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 358/1848.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
  3. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 123.

Allen Knight

M, #20415, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 22 October 1840 at Chichester, Sussex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 415 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 7 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Wickstead working as a domestic servant. 
EscapedHe escaped from Perth, Western Australia, circa March 1848 on the Badger.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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034546994/view
  3. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 124.

Richard Andrews

M, #20416, b. 1826, d. March 1847

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BirthHe was born in 1826. 
DeathHe died in March 1847 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 21 November 1839 at Newington, Surrey, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 416 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 7 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to A. Cornish working as a bricklayer. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."3 

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  1. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035337653/view
  2. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 125.

Dennis Reagan

M, #20417, b. 1831
Name-Change Dennis Reagan was also known as Dennis Regan. 

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BirthHe was born in 1831. 
ConvictedConvicted of simple larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 January 1841 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 417 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Haslewood working as a domestic servant. 
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 126.

Henry Walls

M, #20418, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of simple larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 December 1840 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 418 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 December 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to S. Parker working as a farm lad. 
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 127.

Henry Leighton

M, #20419, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 10 August 1840 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 419 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 6 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to A.A. Moulton working as a domestic servant. 
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 128.

Joseph Hughes

M, #20420, b. 1827, d. 29 July 1906

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
DeathHe died on 29 July 1906 at Northampton, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing apparel and sentenced to 7 years on 29 July 1840 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.3 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 420 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 20 November 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to W.S. Stockley working as a domestic servant. 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."4 

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  1. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/210733966
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5000003/1906.
  3. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 129.

Thomas William Sheen

M, #20421, b. 1828, d. 12 October 1898
Name-Change Thomas William Sheen was also known as Thomas Shehan. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
MarrHe married Anne indolan in 1878 at Northam, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 12 October 1898 at Northam, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 10 August 1840 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously. 
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 421 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 December 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to Henry landor working as a farm lad. 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Thomas Mead.6 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West."7 

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Citations

  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4586/1878.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/211875091
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1635/1898. Recorded as Thomas Shehan.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210682812/thomas-shehan
  5. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  7. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 130.

John Gavin

M, #20422, b. 1827, d. 6 April 1844

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
DeathHe died on 6 April 1844 at Fremantle, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 October 1840 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 422 on 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a spoon polisher on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 December 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Pollard working as a farm lad. 
ConvictedConvicted of murder of George Pollard and sentenced to death on 3 April 1844 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Bio He has a page in "Forced Labour for the West"

His story is told in "Fate of the Artful Dodger"

He also has a section in "Legal Executions."4,5,6 

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  1. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 116/1844.
  2. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/644987/2530
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 131.
  5. [S394] Paul Buddee, Fate of the Artful Dodger - Parkhurst Boys Transported to Australia and New Zealand 1842 - 1852, pg 95 - 105.
  6. [S68] Brian Purdue, Legal Executions in Western Australia, pg 2.

John Kirk

M, #20423, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 January 1841 at Knutsford, Cheshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 423 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a silk factory on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 10 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Wenn working as a cooper. 
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 132.

Levi Green

M, #20424, b. 1829, d. 4 September 1914

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Levi Green (Photo: Vicki Hunter)
BirthHe was born in 1829. 
MarrHe married Lucy Sara Senyard on 20 November 1851 at Pinjarra, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 4 September 1914 at Pinjarra, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Pinjarra Cemetery, Pinjarra, Western Australia.4
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 January 1841 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.5 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 424 on 26 October 1843. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
OccupationRecorded as a chimney sweep on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 7 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to J. Cooper working as a farm lad. 
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: 392/1851.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148814963
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4700023/1914.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142364723/levi-green
  5. [S362] 1841 England Census, online Findmypast.com, https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript
  6. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 133.

William Porter

M, #20425, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 26 October 1840 at Newington, Surrey, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 11 June 1843 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 425 on 26 October 1843. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Shepherd arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 26 October 1843. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 26 October 1843. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 26 October 1843. 
Indenture Was indentured on 17 November 1843 at Western Australia for a term of 5 years to R. Logue working as a farm lad. 
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 134.