William Sparks

M, #20501, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing rugs and sentenced to 7 years on 15 March 1841 at Maidstone, Kent, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 501 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 22 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to R.G. Meares 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 138.

John Webb

M, #20502, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of simple larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 March 1841 at Bath, Somerset, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 502 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 January 1845 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to G. Mitchison 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 139.

Thomas Hesketh

M, #20503, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 12 April 1841 at Chester, Cheshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 18 January 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to D. Scott working as a warehouse lad. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 503 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
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 140.

George Brixie

M, #20504, b. 1827
Name-Change George Brixie was also known as George Brixey. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining money by false pretences and sentenced to 7 years on 20 February 1841 at Winchester, Hampshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 504 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 26 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 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 141.

Thomas Philips

M, #20505, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 2 April 1841 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 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 505 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a sweep on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 2 January 1845 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to J.F. Smith 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 142.

John Malpas

M, #20506, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 10 March 1841 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 506 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 27 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to W.J. Woods working as a baker. 
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 143.

Terence McGrath

M, #20507, b. 1829, d. 21 September 1889
Name-Change Terence McGrath was also known as Terence Magrath. 

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Terence McGrath (Photo: Janineoliver1)
BirthHe was born in 1829. 
MarrHe married Ann Barnard on 4 June 1857 at York, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 21 September 1889 at Beverley, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Gilgering Cemetery, Gilgering, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 14 May 1841 at Westminster, Middlesex, England
Census_1841EngHe appeared on the 1841 English census at Westminster Bridewell, Westminster, Middlesex, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.5 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 507 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 26 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to Robert Burgh working as a farm lad. 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Terence McGrath.6 
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: 1074/1857 spouse recorded as Ann Barnett.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148588535/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 494/1889. Recorded as Terance McGrath.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76479478/…
  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 144.

George Guthrie

M, #20508, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830. 
ConvictedConvicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 7 years on 5 April 1841 at Central Criminal Court, London, England
Census_1841ChIsHe appeared on the 1841 Channel Isalnds census at Newgate Gaol, West London, London, England. His occupation was shown as prisoner.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 508 on 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a errend boy on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 24 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to Jowett & Bailey 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 145.

Thomas Trubee

M, #20509, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Iver, Buckinghamshire, England.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 29 June 1841 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 509 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to S.A. Barker working as a farm lad. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.2 

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  1. [S70] York Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-727851581/findingaid?digitised=y#nla-obj-727852985, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811978931/view
  2. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 146.

Edward Powell

M, #20510, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 31 July 1841 at Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 510 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 21 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to F.C. Singleton working as a farm lad. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Edmund Brewer

M, #20511, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 5 July 1841 at Exeter, Devon, England
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 511 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 21 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to Isacc Woods working as a domestic. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 148.

William Chifney

M, #20512, b. 1828, d. 18 December 1905

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William Chifney (Photo: Lisadevlyn)
BirthHe was born in 1828. 
MarrHe married Emma Reynolds in 1852 at Northam, Western Australia.1 
DeathHe died on 18 December 1905 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 20 September 1841 at Central Criminal Court, London, England
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
OccupationRecorded as a errand boy on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 512 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to R. Burgh working as a domestic. 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of William Chifney.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: 407/1852.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 7100013/1906.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148608446
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220012675/…
  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 149.

Henry Walton

M, #20513, b. 1829, d. 8 May 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
MarrHe married Mary Ann Parker in 1849 at York, Western Australia. Daughter of Stephen Parker.1 
DeathHe died on 8 May 1864 at Beverley, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 4 August 1841 at Warwick, Warwickshire, England
OccupationRecorded as a errand boy on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 513 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 2 January 1845 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to S. Parker working as a shepherd. 
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: 282/1849.
  2. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3367211
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2541/1864.
  4. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West, pg 150.

James Wells

M, #20514, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing a watch and sentenced to 7 years on 5 October 1841 at Reading, Berkshire, England
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 514 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 19 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to A. Francisco working as a domestic. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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George Pengally Charles

M, #20515, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829. 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 25 October 1841 at Plymouth, Devon, England
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 515 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 18 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to A. Lawrence working as a bricklayer. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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John Callaghan

M, #20516, b. 1828
Name-Change John Callaghan was also known as Richard Murray. 

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing bread and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1841 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 516 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to T. Brown working as a farm lad. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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George Jones

M, #20517, b. 1827
Name-Change George Jones was also known as George Woods. 

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BirthHe was born in 1827. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing bread and sentenced to 7 years on 30 September 1841 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 517 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to J. Sewell working as a farm lad. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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John Henry Howell

M, #20518, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828. 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money from his father and sentenced to 7 years on 12 April 1841 at Dover, Kent, England
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 11 December 1844. 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 518 on 11 December 1844. 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Halifax Packet arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 11 December 1844. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison. 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 11 December 1844. 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 December 1844 at Western Australia for a term of 4 years to W.S. Rogers working as a farm lad. 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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