John Griffin 22011

M, #2201, b. 1829, d. 7 December 1903

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 7 December 1903 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. RC MON C 385.2 
ConvictedConvicted of killing sheep and sentenced to 7 years on 21 March 1850 at County Mayo, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2201 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 September 1861 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. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213397657/john-griffin
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1249/1903.

Thady Hoban 22021

M, #2202, b. 1829, d. 15 November 1855

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
DeathHe died on 15 November 1855 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 15 April 1851 at Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a servant on 19 August 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2202 on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 

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Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller - General to the Colonial Secretary (C19-C21) No. 1929 (frame 782)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Peter Melady 22031

M, #2203, b. 1819, d. 21 June 1857
Name-Change Peter Melady 2203 was also known as Peter Maledy 2203.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1819.1 
DeathHe died on 21 June 1857 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 954/1857 lung disease.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 10 October 1851 at County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853. His wife's name was Catherine McManus.1,4,5 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2203 on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesReceiving
Last Edited31 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036288616/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 640 (frame 134) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [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-2054383230/view
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035420314/view

Michael Carroll 22041

M, #2204, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 25 February 1851 at Trim, County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2204 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 22 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Research Can't find any sources to support the 1893 Irwin death in CWA. A Michael Joseph Carroll died 24.10.1893 and in buried in Dongara but he was born in 1862. The death has been removed. 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited27 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.

Patrick Cullen 22051

M, #2205, b. 1812, d. 29 May 1853
Name-Change Patrick Cullen 2205 was also known as Patrick Cawlin 2205.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 29 May 1853 at at sea.1 
ConvictedConvicted of coining and sentenced to 10 years on 26 February 1851 at County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 May 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 May 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2205 on 1 May 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small leaving from Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland, on 1 May 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison. He died on the journey.1 

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DeathDied on the Voyage Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeCoining
Last Edited23 Aug 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Thomas Cochrane 22061

M, #2206, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 17 June 1850 at County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2206 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited23 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.

Patrick Mulligan 22071

M, #2207, b. 1825, d. 11 July 1912

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BirthHe was born in 1825 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 11 July 1912 at Claremont, Western Australia.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. RC CA 42.2,5 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 27 February 1851 at County Meath, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853. Married Frances Bonner 27.7.1868 Perth RC. Son of John & Catherine.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2207 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 March 1854 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Perth TOL Register Acc 1386/1.1,6
ExpiredHis sentence expired in February 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesFelony
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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. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26515736
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600140/1912.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213606386/…
  6. [S370] Perth TOL Regiister Cons 1386/1 (1851 - Aug 1854), pg 693.

Bryan English 22081

M, #2208, b. 1816, d. 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died in 1875 at New Norcia, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 1850 at Trim, County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 19 August 1853. Nominated his wife (Mary Standley) in Cheshire as migrant 1864.1,3,4 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2208 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited31 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: 8564/1875.
  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-2054383230/view
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035420314/view

William Crawley 22091

M, #2209, b. 1817, d. 9 June 1864

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
DeathHe died on 9 June 1864 at Convict Depot, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 17 June 1850 at Navan, County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2209 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 November 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited11 May 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=913
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2581/1864.

James Johnston 22101

M, #2210, b. 1826
Name-Change James Johnston 2210 was also known as James Johnson 2210.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 29 December 1851 at County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 19 August 1853. His wifes name was Ellen Robertson.1,2,3 
OccupationRecorded as a brewer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2210 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Charles Smith.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 September 1873 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 10182 on 5 April 1876.5 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged orders and sentenced to 7 years on 5 April 1876 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 
Bio Mentioned on pg 128, 129 of "Sand & Stone .."7 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited31 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. [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-2054383230/view
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035420314/view
  4. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2975796
  7. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 128, 129.

John Brodigan 22111

M, #2211, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 9 July 1850 at County Meath, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carter on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2211 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 July 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio The attached story is cpmpliments of Marcia Watson.2

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StoriesConvict Stories Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
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Last Edited28 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.
  2. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Thomas McChesney 22121

M, #2212, b. 1823, d. 31 October 1877
Name-Change Thomas McChesney 2212 was also known as Thomas Chestney 2212. 

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
DeathHe died on 31 October 1877 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Dysentery.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 1 November 1877 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a dwelling house and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1851 at County Monaghan, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a soldier on 19 August 1853.1,4 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2212 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1876AlbanyHe appeared on the 1876 Albany census at Albany, Western Australia.5 

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West AustAlbany Related
MilitaryMilitary Convicted in a Civil Court
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited6 Aug 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 9504/1877. Recorded as Thomas McChesney.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S214] They Lived in Albany 1876 & 1881, pdf pg 14.

James Foster 22131

M, #2213, b. 1833, d. 23 July 1905
Name-Change James Foster 2213 was also known as James Forster 2213.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 23 July 1905 at North Melbourne, Victoria.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 10 years on 13 July 1848 at County Monaghan, Ireland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853. Married Mary Degan 20.11.1853 Fremantle RC.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2213 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 March 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per S.S. Rangitira on 7 July 1863.1,3 
Research CWA has the crime incorrect, probably because the Irish-Australian Transportation Database is also incorrect. Looks like it was misread from the prison record. 

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Arson CrimeArson
Last Edited23 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. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/270026089
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

Peter Connolly 22141

M, #2214, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 October 1848 at County Monaghan, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2214 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Has an entry in "Locked Up in Fremantle."2 
Research Have changed the trial date to agree with the Mountjoy Prison Register. 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited30 Jan 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 56.

John McCooey 22151

M, #2215, b. 1830
Name-Change John McCooey 2215 was also known as John McGoory 2215.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1849 at County Monaghan, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shoemaker on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2215 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Research The attahced story is compliments of Marcia Watson.2

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited26 Sep 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. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

William Snoddan 22161

M, #2216, b. 1833
Name-Change William Snoddan 2216 was also known as William Snodden 2216.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny from a dwelling house and sentenced to 7 years on 2 July 1851 at County Monaghan, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2216 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in July 1858 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited28 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.

Edward Dolan 22171

M, #2217, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny of clothes and sentenced to 7 years on 27 June 1851 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2217 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 May 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 December 1855 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited24 Aug 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

John Gaffney 22181

M, #2218, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 23 July 1851 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2218 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 December 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of John Fleay.2 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited28 Oct 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

Andrew Brophy 22191

M, #2219, b. 1834, d. 19 July 1897

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 19 July 1897 at Adelaide, South Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of felony of an ox and sentenced to 7 years on 25 July 1848 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2219 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 January 1855 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per Sara on 28 October 1855.1 
Research The attahced story is compliments of Marcia Watson.3

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesFelony
Last Edited22 Jul 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S100] Deaths, SA Deaths 1842-1915.
  3. [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.

Patrick Kelly 22201

M, #2220, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1850 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a ploughman on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2220 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for SA per S.S. City of Melbourne on 8 April 1863.1,2 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
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. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Whelan 22211

M, #2221, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Ireland.1 
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 14 October 1850 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2221 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 26 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7607 on 6 April 1864.2 
ConvictedConvicted of horse stealing and sentenced to 5 years on 6 April 1864 at Bunbury, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 August 1868 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 18 May 1869 at Western Australia.2 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited23 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. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3367092#.

John Rinehan 22221

M, #2222, b. 1830
Name-Change John Rinehan 2222 was also known as John Renehan 2222.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 1851 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2222 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 28 December 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited24 Aug 2022

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

William Thompson 22231

M, #2223, b. 1828, d. 4 January 1897
Name-Change William Thompson 2223 was also known as William Lord 2223.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1828 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 4 January 1897 at Northam, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried at Northam Cemetery, Northam, Western Australia.2
ConvictedConvicted of cattle stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 3 July 1851 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853. Granted permission to marry 1/2yr return 30.6.1857.1,3 
OccupationRecorded as a ploughman on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2223 on 19 August 1853.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 2 July 1858 at Western Australia.1 
Bio "In Search of William Lord" in the FamilyHistoryWA Library is all about #2223. 
Research It looks like the Expiry date has accidently been entered as the death date in CWA. The entry has been removed. 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Theft CrimesStealing
Last Edited23 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. [S40] Northam Cemetery, online northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/.
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2036289495/view

John Delany 22241

M, #2224, b. 1826, d. 18 July 1892
Name-Change John Delany 2224 was also known as John Delaney 2224. 

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BirthHe was born in 1826.1 
DeathHe died on 18 July 1892 at Newcastle, Western Australia, suffocation.2,3,4,5 
ConvictedConvicted of malicious assault and sentenced to 7 years on 12 July 1849 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2224 on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 July 1856 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Violent CrimeAssault/Violence
Last Edited10 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1892 pg 125.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76460171
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 599/1892.
  5. [S42] Toodyay Cemeteries Database - Brian R Chambers,Northam, WA.

Thomas Crane 22251

M, #2225, b. 1822, d. 10 January 1887
Name-Change Thomas Crane 2225 was also known as Thomas Crean 2225.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 10 January 1887 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 30/1887.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery and sentenced to 7 years on 19 July 1850 at Queens County, Ireland.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1853.1 
OccupationRecorded as a constabulary on 19 August 1853.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 2225 on 19 August 1853.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Robert Small arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1853. He had been collected from Ireland prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of forgery & uttering and sentenced to 7 years on 4 April 1855 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 October 1855 at Western Australia.4 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipRobert Small Convict Index
Where ConvictedIreland (719)
Forgery & Fraud CrimeForgery
Last Edited31 Jan 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1887pg 6.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Character Book, 1850 - 1857 (R17)
    https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…