Charles Eastwood 85511
M, #8551, b. 1835, d. 11 January 1903
| Name-Change | Charles Eastwood 8551 was also known as Danny Carr 8551. |
| Name-Change | Charles Eastwood 8551 was also known as Edward Cahill 8551.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 19 March 1864 at York, Yorkshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8551 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 May 1872 at Western Australia.1,5 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 November 1875 at Western Australia.1,6 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 April 1876 at Western Australia.1 |
| Bio | Recorded as having worked at "The Bowes."7 |
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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.
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=15630
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258493898
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1723/1903. Recorded as Edward Cahill.
- [S402] Perth TOL Register 1386/5 (Sep 1865 - Dec 1875), pg 421 The pdf starts at pg 1 on pdf pg 3. There are 3 entries per page. To view or download click on this link, then click on book image
https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S383] Sue White, The Bowes - A Little Piece of Heaven, pg 291.
James Edwards 85521
M, #8552, b. 1834, d. 17 March 1880
| Name-Change | James Edwards 8552 was also known as William James Edwards 8552. |
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|  James Edwards 8552 (Photo: G Murray) |
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| Convicted | Convicted of desertion ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 7 years on 28 August 1862 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; soldier 1st Btn Rifle Brigade on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, Emma Harnet, 1854, William Charles Nelson Edwards, 1854, right arm, anchor left arm on 22 December 1865.5 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8552 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being semi-literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 July 1866 at Western Australia.1,6 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 21 December 1869 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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 47.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10431/1880.
- [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=18956
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S402] Perth TOL Register 1386/5 (Sep 1865 - Dec 1875), pg 69 The pdf starts at pg 1 on pdf pg 3. There are 3 entries per page. To view or download click on this link, then click on book image
https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…
Robert Foster 85531
M, #8553, b. 1838
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| Birth | He was born in 1838.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 15 August 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a carman on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8553 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 April 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 15 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for England per Palestine on 14 January 1872.1 |
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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 Henry Flint 85541
M, #8554, b. 1835, d. 14 March 1922
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| Parents | His parents were James Flint & Martha Brough.2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of receiving stolen goods and sentenced to 10 years on 16 July 1864 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a collier; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8554 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 August 1874 at Western Australia.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing sandalwood and sentenced to 5 years on 6 April 1882 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 10324 on 6 April 1882.7 |
| Convicted | Convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years on 8 April 1892 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.8,9,10 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 10400 on 8 April 1892.9 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1897 at Western Australia.9 |
| Bio | He is mentioned in "Exploration Eastward ..."11 |
| Research | CWA has the wrong term for his 1st reconviction and the wrong convict no. for his second reconviction. |
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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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 100376/1922.
- [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 100376/1922.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28163335
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110503001
- [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3034217
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 3844-10604 (R23)
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/260603273
- [S167] Peter J. Bridge & Kim Epton, Exploration Eastwards 1860-1869, pg 492-496, 514.
George Fox 85551
M, #8555, b. 1844
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| Birth | He was born in 1844.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of arson and sentenced to 8 years on 19 July 1864 at Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8555 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 January 1869 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 August 1873 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.
Edward Fahey 85561
M, #8556, b. 1842, d. 20 July 1874
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| Birth | He was born in 1842.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Death | He died on 20 July 1874 at Pt Resolution, Western Australia, drowned.1,2,3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of insubordination & conspiracy (Court Martial) and sentenced to 15 years on 4 December 1862 at Malta.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; collier; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8556 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Bio | The attached story is compliments of Marcia Watson.4 |
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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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8023/1874.
- [S32] Marcia Watson,WA.
Jacob Frankland 85571
M, #8557, b. 1833, d. 8 November 1873
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| Convicted | Convicted of desertion ( Court Martial) and sentenced to 10 years on 16 October 1863 at London, Ontario, Canada.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a shoemaker; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: Coat of arms right arm, star and flower pot left arm, D left side on 22 December 1865.4 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8557 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 August 1869 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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6818/1873.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
Christopher Fisher 85581
M, #8558, b. 1836
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| Birth | He was born in 1836.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of striking a superior officer ( Court Martial) and sentenced to life on 3 November 1863 at Tiruchirappalli, India.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; soldier on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, coat of arms right arm, Mariner's tomb left arm on 22 December 1865.2 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8558 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 April 1875 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 February 1884 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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
Francis Gates 85591
M, #8559, b. 1836
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| Birth | He was born in 1836 at London, England.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 years on 9 May 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a gilder on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8559 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 27 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 July 1872 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.
Samuel Glaskett 85601
M, #8560, b. 1829, d. 27 March 1888
| Name-Change | Samuel Glaskett 8560 was also known as Samuel Glaskitt 8560.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of stealing a shawl and sentenced to 10 years on 28 June 1864 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a boatman on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Physical Desc. | Recorded with the physical attributes: D left side, scar on forehead, ship, crucifix, MARY right arm, sailor with flag, anchor and hope left arm on 22 December 1865.5 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8560 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 September 1869 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 9 February 1875 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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 182/1888.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66085807
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Estimates and Convict Lists (128/1 - 32)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
John Gibbon 85611
M, #8561, b. 1835
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| Birth | He was born in 1835.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 7 years on 19 October 1863 at Durham, Durham, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a miner on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8561 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being illiterate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 20 July 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Madras per Bordeaux from Geraldton, Western Australia, on 2 December 1871.1,2 |
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Thomas Grant 85621
M, #8562, b. 1840
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| Birth | He was born in 1840.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of rape and sentenced to 20 years on 2 December 1863 at Durham, Durham, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8562 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 June 1874 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 December 1884 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.
George Guyver 85631
M, #8563, b. 1815, d. 1 February 1873
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| Birth | He was born in 1815.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Death | He died on 1 February 1873 at Williams, Western Australia.1,2 |
| Convicted | Convicted of firing a house and sentenced to 10 years on 15 July 1864 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8563 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 July 1869 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 January 1872 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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
Daniel Gannon 85641
M, #8564, b. 1836
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| Birth | He was born in 1836.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 March 1863 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a baker on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8564 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 October 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 16 March 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Singapore per Macquarie on 17 December 1872.1 |
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- [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 Goff 85651
M, #8565, b. 1835, d. 26 December 1871
| Name-Change | John Goff 8565 was also known as John Gough 8565. |
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| Birth | He was born in 1835.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Death | He died on 26 December 1871 at Champion Bay, Western Australia, tuberculosis.1,2,3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of house breaking and sentenced to 15 years on 4 January 1864 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mason on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8565 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1871 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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6050/1871.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
Alexander Glennie 85661
M, #8566, b. 1828, d. 11 July 1876
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| Birth | He was born in 1828.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Death | He died on 11 July 1876 at Roebourne, Western Australia.1,2,3 |
| Convicted | Convicted of theft and sentenced to 8 years on 29 June 1864 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a farm labourer on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8566 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 21 August 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 2 October 1872 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.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8931/1876.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
George Higgitt 85671
M, #8567, b. 1839
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| Birth | He was born in 1839.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of burglary and sentenced to 7 years on 1 February 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portsmouth prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a tailor on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8567 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 December 1867 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 August 1872 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.
Adolphus Hecht 85681
M, #8568, b. 1844
| Name-Change | Adolphus Hecht 8568 was also known as Adolph Hecht 8568. |
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| Birth | He was born in 1844.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of forgey and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a clerk on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8568 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 26 April 1869 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 13 April 1874 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Singapore per Naval Brigade on 18 April 1874.1,2 |
| Bio | Mentioned in "The Brand on His Coat."3 |
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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.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65961508
- [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pg 293, 322.
James William Howell 85691
M, #8569, b. 1830, d. 27 April 1868
| Name-Change | James William Howell 8569 was also known as Joseph Howell 8569.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of forgey and sentenced to 10 years on 11 April 1864 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a barrister clerk on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8569 on 22 December 1865.1 |
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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.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Register of Admissions and Discharges From Hospital, 1857 - 1886 (M32)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3897/1868.
Edward Henry 85701
M, #8570, b. 1827, d. circa 30 November 1891
| Name-Change | Edward Henry 8570 was also known as Edward Hope 8570.1 |
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| Convicted | Convicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 15 August 1864 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a grocer on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8570 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 July 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Conditional Pardon | His Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 March 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
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George Hage 85711
M, #8571, b. 1839
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| Birth | He was born in 1839.1 |
| Family Status | He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convicted | Convicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 31 December 1861 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a weaver on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8571 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 13 March 1867 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 3 January 1872 at Western Australia.1 |
| Left | He left the colony for Singapore per Amur on 15 February 1873.1 |
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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.
Ambrose Harrison 85721
M, #8572, b. 1826, d. 6 June 1896
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| Convicted | Convicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 28 June 1864 at Derby, Derbyshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a coal miner on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8572 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 25 March 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 December 1871 at Western Australia.1 |
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Samuel Holmyard 85731
M, #8573, b. 1817, d. 19 July 1876
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| Convicted | Convicted of firing a hotel and sentenced to 10 years on 8 March 1864 at Exeter, Devon, England.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a mariner on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8573 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 December 1868 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 7 March 1874 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.
- [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-2054397903/view
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8964/1876. Recorded as Samuel Homeyard.
William Harborn 85741
M, #8574, b. 1806, d. 24 November 1888
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| Convicted | Convicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10y and sentenced to life on 16 July 1863 at Chelmsford, Essex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Chatham prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a stone cutter on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8574 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 19 February 1880 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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1888 pg 207.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 668/1888. Recorded as William Harbour.
- [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66088350*%22~2.
Charles Hoff 85751
M, #8575, b. 1833, d. 8 September 1880
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| Convicted | Convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 12 years on 19 July 1864 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 |
| Transported | Transported to WA on the Vimeira arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 21 December 1865. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 |
| Occupation | Recorded as a labourer; sailor on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Convict No | Assigned with Convict No. 8575 on 22 December 1865.1 |
| Literacy | Recorded as being literate as at 22 December 1865.1 |
| Ticket of Leave | His Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 May 1870 at Western Australia.1 |
| Cert. of Freedom | His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 26 July 1876 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.
- [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1880 pg 149.
- [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 10658/1880.
- [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register for Various Nos 1435-3784, Nos 8476-8770 (R12-R13)
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
- [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…