George Bunney 51011
M, #5101, b. 1822
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| Birth | He was born in 1822.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 8 January 1857 at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a omnibus driver on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5101 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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 Welsh 51021
M, #5102, b. 1835
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| Birth | He was born in 1835.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 14 October 1856 at Wells, Somerset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5102 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 April 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 10 March 1864 at Western Australia.1 |
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Citations
- [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 Weir 51031
M, #5103, b. 1830, d. 11 June 1868
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| Convicted | Convicted of habitually drunk & violent to an officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 22 January 1857 at Malta. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a soldier (71st Regt); umbrella maker on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5103 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 15 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 30 January 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3933/1868. Recorded as William Ware.
James McCormack 51041
M, #5104, b. 1831, d. 8 April 1888
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| Convicted | Convicted of striking a superior officer (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 5 February 1857 at Malta. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a soldier (28th Regt); labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5104 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 February 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 3 years on 6 April 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.4 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 9978 on 6 April 1870.5 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 July 1872 at Western Australia.5 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 July 1873 at Western Australia.5 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 70.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3117779
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3751517
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
Thomas Tipper 51051
M, #5105, b. 1838, d. 11 December 1868
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| Convicted | Convicted of desertion & theft (Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 19 May 1857 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; soldier on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: D on left side on 20 November 1858.3 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5105 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 November 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
Henry Obro 51061
M, #5106, b. 1839
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| Birth | He was born in 1839.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 18 July 1857 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a snuffer maker on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5106 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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 Herbert Taylor 51071
M, #5107, b. 1827
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| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a chemist on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5107 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 January 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 11 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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 Green 51081
M, #5108, b. 1830
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| Birth | He was born in 1830.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a weaver on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5108 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
Robert Shoesmith 51091
M, #5109, b. 1830, d. 1872
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| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5109 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6432/1872.
James Devlin 51101
M, #5110, b. 1829
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| Birth | He was born in 1829.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 15 June 1857 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a spinner on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5110 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 July 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 12 August 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | James Devlin 5110 left the colony for Vic on 6 February 1873.1,2 |
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Joseph Speed 51111
M, #5111, b. 1817
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| Birth | He was born in 1817.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of murder and sentenced to life on 11 December 1847 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was widower as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5111 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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 Bridgeman 51121
M, #5112, b. 1827
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| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 4 April 1848 at Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a soldier (15th Regt); labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5112 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
James Mellor 51131
M, #5113, b. 1827
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| Birth | He was born in 1827.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of murder and sentenced to life on 9 March 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5113 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 August 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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 Tomkins 51141
M, #5114, b. 1823, d. 1 September 1883
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| Convicted | Convicted of wilful murder and sentenced to life on 15 May 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5114 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 October 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12019/1883.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1883 pg 153 & 158.
William Dowsow 51151
M, #5115, b. 1820, d. 22 April 1897
| Name-Change | William Dowsow 5115 was also known as John Tracey 5115. |
| Name-Change | William Dowsow 5115 was also known as William Dowson 5115.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of murder and sentenced to life on 14 April 1848 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a miner on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5115 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 January 1863 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/.
Thomas Brant 51161
M, #5116, b. 1822, d. 28 December 1875
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| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to life on 10 March 1849 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a locksmith; ex military on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5116 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 9 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8714/1875.
- [S52] Midwest Convict Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-convict-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/resultmcr/?id=131
John Bell 51171
M, #5117, b. 1824
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| Birth | He was born in 1824.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 9 March 1848 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a wool sorter on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5117 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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 Compton 51181
M, #5118, b. 1832
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| Birth | He was born in 1832.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 5 January 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a bootmaker on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5118 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 February 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of possession of a coin mould and sentenced to 7 years on 17 July 1862 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | John Compton 5118 left the colony for Mauritius on 18 April 1872.1 |
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Elijah Ramsey 51191
M, #5119, b. 1832, d. 21 July 1859
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| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 4 March 1857 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5119 on 20 November 1858.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1373/1859.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 382 (frame 305) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
Philip White 51201
M, #5120, b. 1812, d. 6 September 1886
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| Convicted | Convicted of attempted abortion and sentenced to life on 9 March 1857 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was widower 7 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a shoemaker on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5120 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 29 November 1867 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 14166/1886.
William Webb 51211
M, #5121, b. 1839
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| Birth | He was born in 1839.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 4 April 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a butcher labourer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5121 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 1 October 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
Joseph Manning Wilson 51221
M, #5122, b. 1820
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Birth | He was born in 1820.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of forgery and sentenced to life on 8 June 1857 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a clerk on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5122 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 June 1867 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
Peter Campbell 51231
M, #5123, b. 1831
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Birth | He was born in 1831.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 28 March 1857 at Chester, Cheshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5123 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 August 1859 at Western Australia.1,2 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 20 September 1860 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | He has several mentions in "A Brand on His Coat"
His story is told at Harvey History Online
The attached poster is compliments of the Edwin Fox Museum, Picton New Zealand.3 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2931765
- [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 158, 160, 163-7.
George Bell 51241
M, #5124, b. 1817
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records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Birth | He was born in 1817.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of attempting to poison and sentenced to life on 9 March 1857 at York, Yorkshire, England.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was widower 4 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a farmer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5124 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 March 1862 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 2 May 1867 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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 Foster 51251
M, #5125, b. 1817
Photo (if we have one) and Pdf Link files(s) to website
records. Also look at Convict Ship level links for key WA records.
| Birth | He was born in 1817.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 5 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Family Status | Claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a green grocer on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Convict No. | Assigned with Convict No. 5125 on 20 November 1858.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 November 1861 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 17 December 1866 at Western Australia.1 |
Found in These Indexes
Citations
- [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.