William Johnston1

M, #20726, b. 1832
Name-Change William Johnston was also known as Thomas May.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of simple larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 12 February 1845 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 726 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a none on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 23 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3.5 years to P. Marmion working as a domestic servant.1 
LeftHe left the colony by escaping on an American whaler circa October 1850.2 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Guardian of Govt Juvenile Immigrants Tabular Return #17
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Joseph Low1

M, #20727, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 27 February 1845 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 727 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a none on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 5 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3.5 years to E.B. Lennard working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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James Hendon1

M, #20728, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 5 March 1845 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 728 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3.5 years to A. Lawrence working as a mason.1 
LeftHe escaped the colony on a American whaler circa October 1850.2 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Guardian of Govt Juvenile Immigrants Tabular Return #17
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033403962/view

James Harrop1

M, #20729, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing watches and sentenced to 7 years on 27 February 1845 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 729 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 6 April 1868 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to W. Chidlow working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Michael Heary1

M, #20730, b. 1834
Name-Change Michael Heary was also known as Michael Heavy.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 7 April 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 730 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to L. Samson working as a domestic servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Thomas Staunton1

M, #20731, b. 1827
Name-Change Thomas Staunton was also known as Thomas Stanton.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1827.1 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 7 years on 27 February 1845 at Worcester, Worcestershire, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 731 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a nailor on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J. Cooper working as a farm sevant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Charles Ward1

M, #20732, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 3 March 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 732 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 26 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to A. Armstrong working as a farm sevant.1 
EscapedHe ansconded from his workplace circa October 1850.2 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Guardian of Govt Juvenile Immigrants Tabular Return #17
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2033403962/view

Henry Blake1

M, #20733, b. 1830, d. 9 May 1850

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died on 9 May 1850 at Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 15 years on 8 April 1845 at New Sarum, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 733 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 24 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to D. Scott working as a mariner.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Guardian of Govt Juvenile Immigrants Tabular Return #16
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034553191/view

George Matthews1

M, #20734, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 22 April 1845 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 734 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a none on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to H. E. Govt working as a domestic.1 
LeftHe left the colony circa May 1851.2 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Guardian of Govt Juvenile Immigrants Tabular Return #168
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034285650/view

Samuel Kilby1

M, #20735, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing peas and sentenced to 7 years on 19 May 1845 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 735 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 6 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J. Sewell Sr. working as a shepherd.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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James Leech1

M, #20736, b. 1831, d. 9 May 1856
Name-Change James Leech was also known as James Leach.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 9 May 1856 at Perth, Western Australia.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money and sentenced to 7 years on 23 May 1845 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass founder on 20 March 1848.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 736 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J. Smith working as a miller.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Richard Quinn1

M, #20737, b. 1829
Name-Change Richard Quinn was also known as Richard Quin.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 17 April 1845 at Bolton, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 737 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a factory boy on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to Gov. Fitzgerald working as a domestic.1 
LeftHe left the colony circa May 1851.2 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, Guardian of Govt Juvenile Immigrants Tabular Return #168
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2034285650/view

Isiah Moore1

M, #20738, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing money & bag and sentenced to 7 years on 11 March 1845 at Stafford, Staffordshire, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 738 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a saucepan castor on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to T. Ferguson working as a blacksmith.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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John Baker1

M, #20739, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing bread and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1845 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 739 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 22 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to T. Lockyer working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Alfred Rudge1

M, #20740, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing waistcoats and sentenced to 7 years on 9 April 1845 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 740 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 22 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J Leedon working as a shoemaker.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 
Research Gill has James Rudge in his list of convicted Parkhurst Boys on pg 63 (2.7.1851 Burglary 10 years) This person is colonial prisoner #980. The age matches with Alfred so they are possibly the same person.2 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Western Australia, Australia, Convict Records, 1846-1930, Record Type: , Reel No.: , Ref No.: ACC 1156/R17
    https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

William Bailey1

M, #20741, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 10 years on 9 August 1845 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 741 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a woolsorter on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 27 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to G. Hayson working as a carter.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Emmanuel Cheesely1

M, #20742, b. 1831, d. 15 December 1861
Name-Change Emmanuel Cheesely was also known as Emanuel Chesley.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
DeathHe died on 15 December 1861 at Perth, Western Australia.1,2 
BurialHe was buried on 16 December 1861 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 9 August 1845 at Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 742 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 24 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3.5 years to J. Batt working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1869/1861. Recorded as Emanuel Cheesley.
  3. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/index.php/explore/…

William Gale1

M, #20743, b. 1832

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BirthHe was born in 1832.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 August 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 743 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 12 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J. McLarty working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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John William Godfrey1

M, #20744, b. 31 August 1828, d. 15 March 1902

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Parents His parents were John Godfrey & Eliza Tapner.2 
BirthHe was born on 31 August 1828 at Clapham, Surrey, England.1,3 
BaptismHe was baptised on 21 September 1828 at Holy Trinity, Clapham, Surrey, England, His parents were John Godfrey & Eliza Tapner.3 
MarrHe married Mary Ann Cashman on 13 January 1854 at Perth, Western Australia.4 
DeathHe died on 15 March 1902 at Perth, Western Australia.1,5,6 
BurialHe was buried on 16 March 1902 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.7,8 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 18 September 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 744 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 22 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to C. Wittenoom working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1946/1902.
  3. [S37] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 612/1854.
  5. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1946/1902.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24741124
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Robert Scott1

M, #20745, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of theft and sentenced to 7 years on 22 July 1845 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 745 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a none on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J. Chivrall working as a shepherd.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Citations

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

John Packer1

M, #20746, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 16 June 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 746 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 6 April 1868 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to F. Morrell working as a shepherd.1 
AccompliceWilliam Smith
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Citations

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

Samuel Hasler1

M, #20747, b. 1830, d. 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
DeathHe died in 1859 at Swan District, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of housebreaking and sentenced to 10 years on 16 June 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 747 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a spinner on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 25 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to E. Beere working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Last Edited27 May 2025

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Citations

  1. [S391] Andrew Gill, Forced Labour for the West.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1326/1859.

William Smith1

M, #20748, b. 1829

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BirthHe was born in 1829.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 16 June 1845 at Central Criminal Court, London, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 748 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 25 March 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to T. Williams working as a farm servant.1 
AccompliceJohn Packer
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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ParkhurstLeft From Parkhurst Prison
Last Edited27 May 2025

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Citations

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

Thomas Locksmith1

M, #20749, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing and sentenced to 14 years on 17 October 1845 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 749 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a brass founder on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 10 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3.5 years to W.S. & L. Burges working as a farm servant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Parkhurst LadsOrient Index
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ParkhurstLeft From Parkhurst Prison
Last Edited27 May 2025

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Citations

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

James Poole1

M, #20750, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing cheese and sentenced to 7 years on 31 March 1845 at Taunton, Somerset, England.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 25 November 1847 at Parkhurst Prison, Newport, Isle of Wight, England.1 
PLad NoAssigned with Apprentice No. 750 on 20 March 1848.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 March 1848.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 March 1848.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Orient arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 March 1848. He had been collected from Parkhurst prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 20 March 1848.1 
Indenture Was indentured on 1 April 1848 at Western Australia for a term of 3 years to J. Connelly working as a farm sevant.1 
Bio He has a page in Forced Labour for the West.1 

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Parkhurst LadsOrient Index
UpdatesRecent Changes
ParkhurstLeft From Parkhurst Prison
Last Edited27 May 2025

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Citations

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