George Brown 14261

M, #1426, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a plasterer on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1426 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 30 May 1863 at Western Australia; (1426.)1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 7598 on 6 January 1864.2 
ConvictedConvicted of assault & robbery and sentenced to 3 years on 6 January 1864 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 January 1865 at Western Australia.2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 9 June 1865 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 5 January 1867 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 8 May 1867 at York, Western Australia; (7598.)4 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 22 February 1871 at Pinjarra, Western Australia; (1426.)1,5 
AccompliceFrederic Dowden 1438

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  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/66014226
  4. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  5. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, General Register, 1850 - 1868 (R21b) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

John Holmwood 14271

M, #1427, b. 1824

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BirthHe was born in 1824.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 11 March 1850 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1427 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 12 December 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Frederic Eades 14281

M, #1428, b. 1833

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 4 May 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1428 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 February 1856 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned on pg 113 of "Sand & Stone .."2 

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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. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 113.

William Richard Smith 14291

M, #1429, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 1 child as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a groom on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1429 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 February 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 February 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Octavius Ryland 14301

M, #1430, b. 1800, d. 8 May 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1800.1 
DeathHe died on 8 May 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia.1,2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 May 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of sending a letter demanding money with menace and sentenced to life on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 2 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a coin dealer on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1430 on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Bio His story is briefly told on page 21 of "Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed"

He is also mentioned on pages 300,304 & 323 of "A Brand on his Coat."4,5 

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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: 13885/1886.
  4. [S67] Anne Jeffreys, Rogues, Rascals and the Reformed Ticket of Leave Men of the Irwin District 1860-1900, page 21.
  5. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, paged 300, 304, 323.

John Chapman 14311

M, #1431, b. 1830, d. 19 November 1881
Name-Change John Chapman 1431 was also known as James Chaplain 1431. 
Name-Change John Chapman 1431 was also known as James Chapman 1431.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 19 November 1881 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Pneumonia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 21 November 1881 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to life on 31 July 1848 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 4 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1431 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 December 1859 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. [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: 11150/1881. Recorded as James Chaplin.

John Dampson 14321

M, #1432, b. 1816, d. 6 December 1857
Name-Change John Dampson 1432 was also known as John Hampson 1432.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1816.1 
DeathHe died on 6 December 1857 at Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1010/1857 suffocated while intoxicated.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 14 years on 9 August 1850 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a carpenter on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1432 on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 15 March 1854 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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2044004985/view
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.

Thomas Bourne Fake 14331

M, #1433, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of breaking into & stealing goods from a warehouse and sentenced to 14 years on 15 April 1850 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1433 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 September 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 7 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Bernard Sheridan 14341

M, #1434, b. 1822, d. 21 January 1869

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BirthHe was born in 1822 at Ireland.1 
DeathHe died on 21 January 1869 at Rudds Gully, Geraldton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 27 January 1869 at Greenough Cemetery, Greenough, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life on 8 December 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a machine fitter on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1434 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 April 1860 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. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=5299
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4109/1869.

George Heaps 14351

M, #1435, b. 1820, d. 14 December 1865

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
DeathHe died on 14 December 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 21 March 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a loom fitter on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1435 on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 December 1854 at Western Australia. The attached image is from the Toodyay TOL CD Acc 720/30.1,4
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 April 1863 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. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039732798/view
  4. [S212] Ticket of Leave, Toodyay TOL Register 721/30, pg 180.

Edward Whitfield 14361

M, #1436, b. 1817

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BirthHe was born in 1817.1 
ConvictedConvicted of arson and sentenced to 15 years on 9 March 1850 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1436 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 December 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 6 April 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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  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.

Henry Lawrence 14371

M, #1437, b. 1828, d. 3 August 1852

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 3 August 1852 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of shooting with intent to murder and sentenced to life on 4 March 1850 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a shepherd on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1437 on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2032973206/view

Frederic Dowden 14381

M, #1438, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 10 June 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1438 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 November 1855 at York, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 April 1859 at Western Australia.2 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 24 February 1869 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceGeorge Brown 1426

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  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, Character Book, 1850 - 1857 (R17)
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Thomas Turnbull 14391

M, #1439, b. 1824, d. 30 May 1886

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BirthHe was born in 1824 at Northumberland, England.1 
DeathHe died on 30 May 1886 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, General Debility.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 30 May 1886 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 29 July 1850 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a quarryman on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1439 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 June 1854 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 28 July 1865 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 1 May 1872 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Mentioned in "Sand and Stone ..."4 

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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: 13900/1886.
  4. [S168] Kevin Moran, Sand and Stone Part One Colonists and Convicts, pg 134.

John Stoughton 14401

M, #1440, b. 1823

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BirthHe was born in 1823.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 23 March 1848 at Oakham, Rutland, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1440 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 5 April 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Research His trial was in 1848 and not 1850 as shown in CWA. 

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  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 Harris 14411

M, #1441, b. 1831
Name-Change John Harris 1441 was also known as James Harris 1441.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years on 12 March 1850 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a collier on 1 August 1852.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1441 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 19 January 1857 at Western Australia.1 

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  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 Ellis 14421

M, #1442, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary & wounding and sentenced to life on 5 March 1849 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brickmaker on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1442 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 April 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 10 February 1859 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceWilliam Tansley 4687

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  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.

Allan Gower 14431

M, #1443, b. 1810, d. 10 August 1863
Name-Variation Allan Gower 1443 was also known as Allan Gowler 1443.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1810.1 
DeathHe died on 10 August 1863 at York, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 August 1863 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.4 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to life on 11 March 1850 at Lewes, Sussex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 August 1852. Applied for wife & chn to come to WA 1/2yr return 31.12.1854.5,6 
OccupationRecorded as a limeburner on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1443 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 16 August 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 September 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBurglary
Last Edited29 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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2295/1863. Recorded as Allan Gower.
  4. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2035423030/view
  6. [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-2054384408/view

James Haskell 14441

M, #1444, b. 1822, d. 30 January 1901
Name-Change James Haskell 1444 was also known as James Hepell 1444. 
Name-Change James Haskell 1444 was also known as James Hassell 1444.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 30 January 1901 at Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried at Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia. ANG MON A 435.2,4 
ConvictedConvicted of sheep stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 9 March 1850 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 chn as at 1 August 1852. Applied for wife Hannah & 2 chn of Lincolnshire to come to WA; she declined. Married Maria Dewis 1.12.1865 Perth.5 
OccupationRecorded as a butcher on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1444 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 November 1853 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Bio Worked in the Murray District on TOL in 1855.6 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 822/1901. Recorded as James Hassell.
  4. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213396765/james-hassell
  5. [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-2054389851/view
  6. [S185] Ronald Richards, The Murray District of WA, pg 266.

John Holder 14451

M, #1445, b. 1827

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of rape and sentenced to life on 1 March 1849 at Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a horsebreaker on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1445 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 October 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeRape
Last Edited12 Jun 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 Henry Melville 14461

M, #1446, b. 1816, d. 2 January 1860
Name-Change William Henry Melville 1446 was also known as William Melville 1446. 

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BirthHe was born in 1816 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 2 January 1860 at York, Western Australia.2 
BurialHe was buried on 2 January 1860 at York Cemetery, York, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 6 January 1842 at Petworth, Sussex, England.4 
PardonHis was granted a Pardon on 4 October 1845 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.5 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing tools and sentenced to life on 17 October 1848 at Dorchester, Dorset, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
OccupationRecorded as a draper on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1446 on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widower 1 child as at 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 May 1853 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of James Bartram.6 
Research CWA has him dying 2.1.1858 WA but as he was present for the York census in 1859 this must be wrong.

His birth year is also wrong in CWA as well as his sentence. 

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UpdatesRecent Changes
West AustYork Census 1859 Index
MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesStealing
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. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Deaths 1842-1935.
  3. [S36] Jan James Collection held at FamilyHistoryWA,Bayswater, WA, York Burials 1843-1935.
  4. [S8] UK, Prison Commission Records, 1770-1951, online ancestry.com, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1069694682/view
  5. [S69] Stirling Castle Hulk Prison Register, online nla.gov.au/nla.obj-811867631/view, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1070625850/view
  6. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Clark 14471

M, #1447, b. 1821, d. 4 February 1885
Name-Change John Clark 1447 was also known as James Clarke 1447. 

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died on 4 February 1885 at North Fremantle Depot, North Fremantle, Western Australia.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of house breaking & larceny and sentenced to life on 17 March 1851 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a painter on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1447 on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 7 November 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 June 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipWilliam Jardine Convict Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesBreaking
Last Edited9 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. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, 1882 pg 164.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 12995/1885.

John Griffiths 14481

M, #1448, b. 1820

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BirthHe was born in 1820.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery & larceny and sentenced to 15 years on 8 April 1850 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1448 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 January 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 8 August 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5575 on 4 April 1860.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing £19 and sentenced to 5 years on 4 April 1860 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.2,3 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 10 December 1862 at Western Australia.2 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 3 April 1865 at Western Australia.2 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 April 1865 at Western Australia.2 
LeftHe left the colony for SA on 23 October 1868.1 
AccompliceWilliam Carr 2848

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LeftLeft for South Aust Index
Left the WA Colony Index
MultipleMultiple Convict No.s Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesRobbery
Last Edited31 Jul 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/66009708

William Dodd 14491

M, #1449, b. 1802, d. 25 November 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1802 at England.1 
DeathHe died on 25 November 1860 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, disease of liver.1,2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of bestiality and sentenced to life on 29 February 1848 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 1 August 1852.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was widowed as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a hatter on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1449 on 1 August 1852.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 24 March 1854 at Western Australia.1 
Census_1859YorkHe appeared on the 1859 York census at York, Western Australia, on the premises of Lewis P. Duval.5 

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West AustYork Census 1859 Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Sex CrimeBeastiality
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. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042396211/view
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1513/1860.
  5. [S110] State Records Office of WA, online archive.sro.wa.gov.au, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/…

John Hudson 14501

M, #1450, b. 1811, d. 24 April 1875

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BirthHe was born in 1811.1 
DeathHe died on 24 April 1875 at North Fremantle Depot, North Fremantle, Western Australia, reg: 1875 aged 62.1,2 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to life on 30 June 1851 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 1 August 1852.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 1 August 1852.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 1450 on 1 August 1852.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the William Jardine arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 1 August 1852. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 May 1855 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 4 February 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Theft CrimesLarceny
Last Edited29 Mar 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. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au.