List of convicts on the First Fleet


The First Fleet is the name given to the group of eleven ships carrying convicts, the first to do so, that left England in May 1787 and arrived in Australia in January 1788. The ships departed with an estimated 775 convicts, as well as officers, marines, their wives and children, and provisions and agricultural implements. After 43 convicts had died during the eight-month trip, 732 landed at Sydney Cove.
In 2005, the First Fleet Garden, a memorial to the First Fleet immigrants, friends and others was created on the banks of Quirindi Creek at Wallabadah, New South Wales. Stonemason Ray Collins researched and then carved the names of all those who came out to Australia on the eleven ships in 1788 on tablets along the garden pathways. The stories of those who arrived on the ships, their life, and first encounters with the Australian country are presented throughout the garden.
No single definitive list of people who travelled on those ships exists; however, historians have pieced together as much data about these pioneers as possible. In the late 1980s, a simple software program with a database of convicts became available for Australian school students, both as a history and an information technology learning guide. An on-line version is now hosted by the University of Wollongong.
Digitised images of the lists from the Orders in Council for the First Fleet are available on the Convict Indents Index.
The six ships that transported the First Fleet convicts were:
NameDate
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SentenceOther informationTransport ship
Hindmarshc. 1766Reading28 February 1785Death commuted to 14Bails was convicted of highway robbery, value 2s. Originally sentenced to death, the sentence was commuted to 14 years transportation. A police report describes Bails as "near six feet high, wears his own lank hair, pitted with the smallpox, thick lips and stout made." Bails had been discharged from his regiment of guards prior to his arrest. A native of Yorkshire, Bails was one of 12 prisoners who escaped from Reading Gaol on 30 November 1784. A £10 reward was offered for his capture. Bails was found hiding with another escapee in a barn near Shinfield on 6 December 1784. On 30 April 1788, Bails was charged with three others with the theft of meat and was required to pay the value of the stolen property. In October 1789, Robert was sentenced to 25 lashes for insolence to John Palmer, the purser of the Sirius. In 1801 Robert was listed as an emancipist settler at Port Jackson. By 1806 Bails was listed as a Schoolmaster and in 1820 as a teacher with 25 pupils. He died in 1808 in Sydney.Alexander
Martha Bakerc. 1762London30 August 17867Baker was convicted at the Old Bailey for highway robbery of a silver watch, a watch key, and a seal, that occurred on 2 August 1786. Martha's occupation was listed as servant. Baker married Walter Batley on 21 February 1788 at Sydney Cove. She had previously been married to Thomas Baker in England prior to her transportation. In November 1789, Baker was sent to Norfolk Island on board the Supply with her husband. By 5 February 1790, Baker was recorded as Off Stores and sharing a sow with Samuel Mobbs, with whom she cohabited on Norfolk Island. On 7 May 1792, Baker sold two pigs to the Government for £2 16s. On 2 November 1793, Baker left Norfolk Island on the Britannia bound for India.Lady Penrhyn
Thomas Bakerc. 1764Exeter10 January 17867Baker was convicted at Exeter for an unrecorded crime which resulted in him receiving 7 years transportation. A report from the Dunkirk Hulk described Thomas as "troublesome at times." Baker died between 1788 and September 1792.Charlotte
James Baldingc. 1755London12 January 1785Death commuted to 7a.k.a. William and BaldwinScarborough
Ruth Baldwinc. 1762London25 October 17867alias Bowyer. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing three table spoons and two silver dessert spoons.Prince of Wales
John Ballc. 1736Exeter20 March 17867Charlotte
George Bannisterc. 1768London21 April 17847About 16 years old when convicted. Tried at the Old Bailey for stealing one marcella petticoat, one child's dimity cloak, one linen gown and one pair of cotton stockings on 21 April 1784.Alexander
Elizabeth BarberBecame wife of Thomas Brown
Charlotte
Friendship
John Barferdc. 1767London14 December 17857aka Barford. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one hair trunk, four silk gowns, one silk apron, six linen ruffled shirts, one plain linen ditto, six stocks, a silk cloak trimmed with fur, two linen gowns, one petticoat, six children's night-gowns, a yard of printed cotton two linen table-cloths, one child's linen clout, one silk petticoat, a counterpane, six pillow-cases, a pair of stays, one box iron, a pair of steel snuffers, a snuffer-stand, a blanket, six yards of silk ribbon, one gauze cap.Alexander
George Barlandc. 1767London7 July 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing one cloth great coat.Scarborough
Stephen Barnesc. 1765York9 July 17857Stephen was convicted at York for stealing a Great Coat. He served his sentence without any incidents recorded against him and then left the Colony aboard the Convict Ship 'William' captained by William Folger after he completing its voyage from England, bringing Rev. Samuel Marsden to Sydney in March 1794.
The 'William' took the long road back to England, apparently William went whaling. She was reported off the coast of Peru, and then on the coast of Chile in November 1794. She returned to Britain on 29 November 1795 with 64 tuns of sperm oil, 57 tuns of whale oil, and 32 cwt of whale bone.
From this point, all trace or record of Stephen ceases.
His fathers name is recorded as Jos. Barnes.
Alexander
Henry Barnettc. 1744Warwick21 March 1785Death commuted to 7aka Barnard, alias BurtonAlexander
Daniel Barretc. 1757Winchester29 July 17837aka Barrett, Barnett, BarneyFriendship
Thomas Barrettc. 1758London11 September 1782LifeBarrett was convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing one silver watch, one steel chain, one stone seal, one metal watch key, one hook, two shirts, one shift. His sentence was commuted from death to transportation to America for life. In March 1784, Thomas was sent aboard the Mercury bound for Nova Scotia. Barrett was a ringleader in the Mercury Mutiny in April 1784. He was recaptured and sentenced to death, but since he had intervened to save the steward's life and prevented injury to the Captain, he was reprieved and given transportation for life. On the voyage to New South Wales, Barrett was involved in passing counterfeit coin made from some pewter spoons and old buttons and buckles belonging to marines at Rio de Janeiro. John White asked Barrett to make a memento of the trip, and Barrett fashioned a medal out of a silver kidney dish. The Charlotte Medal was sold at auction to the Australian National Maritime Museum in 2008 for one million dollars. In February 1788 Barrett was hanged for stealing beef and peas. He was the first man executed by hanging in New South Wales.Charlotte
John Barryc. 1768Bristol23 November 17857About 17-18 yrs old when convicted.Friendship
George BarsbyWinchester1 March 1785Death commuted to lifeScarborough
Samuel Barsbyc. 1764Exeter20 March 1786Death commuted to 7Charlotte
James BartlettWinchester1 March 17857Pardoned & released before 1st fleet departed
John BaselyCharlotte
Elizabeth Basonc. 1757Salisbury24 July 1784Death commuted to 7Became wife of James Heatherly, crew of SiriusCharlotte
Oten BatleyExeter7Charlotte
Walter Batleyc. 1760London29 October 17837aka Walton. Alias John Rous/Rouse/Rowse. Became husband of Martha Baker.Friendship
James BayleyNew Sarum7Charlotte
John BazleyExeter7
Ann BeardsleyDerby5Friendship
then from Rio
Charlotte
Elizabeth BeckfordLondon7Lady Penrhyn
William BellLondon7Scarborough
Sarah BellamyWorcester9 July 17857married James BloodsworthLady Penrhyn
Jacob BelletLondon7Scarborough
Samuel BenearLondon7
John BestLondon7Friendship
Elizabeth BinghamLondonalias MOORING
Maidstone7alias WINIFRED
James BirdCroydon7
Samuel BirdCroydon7
Joseph BishopLondon10 December 17837Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing five silk handkerchiefs, a cotton handkerchief, one linen handkerchief.Friendship
John BaughanOxford7aka Baughn, Bingham, Boughan, Bunham. Alias Baffen, Boffin, BuffinFriendship
William BlackhallAbingdon7
Francis BlakeLondon26 May 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing nine linen shirts, two pair of silk stockings, four handkerchiefs, two pair of ruffles, eight oz. weight of chocolate and six muslin neckcloths. Total value 39s. The prosecution was led by William Garrow.
Susannah BlanchettKingston7
William BlatherhornExeter/London10 September 1783Death commuted Lifeaka Beans, Fisher. Originally convicted in the Old Bailey for stealing six yards of printed cotton, five yards of other printed cotton, twelve cotton handkerchiefs, he was sentenced to be transported for 7 years on 26 February 1783. He was part of a group of 24 convicts lead principally by John Kellan which overthrew their transportation vessel bound for America, the Swift and returned to Britain. He was tried at the Old Bailey for returning from transportation and sentenced to death by hanging. The King, however, thought fit to extend his mercy upon them and commute their sentences to transportation for life on 10 September 1783.Charlotte
James Bloodsworth7 March 1759Kingstone3 October 17857aka Bloedworth, Bloodworth. Bloodsworth was sentenced to 7 years for the theft of one game cock and two hens. After his sentence was served, Bloodsworth was a master bricklayer and builder responsible for the construction of most of the buildings in the colony of New South Wales between 1788 and 1800. He was offered rehabilitation to England, but he refused. In 1803 when offered a choice of employment at Port Phillip or the Derwent he again refused, preferring to remain in Sydney. He died from pneumonia in 1804.Charlotte
William BluntLondon10 December 17837Convicted at the Old Bailey alongside a man named John Berryman for breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to burglariously steal goods, chattels and monies. During the trial Blunt mentions that he is a coachman by trade and his father, also named William, is among those giving him a reference to good character. Originally both were sentenced to death. However, this was later overturned to seven years transportation for both those convicted.
William Boggisc. 1767Kingston upon Thames24 Mar 17847Boggis, a fisherman, was tried on 3 February 1783 for stealing a sheet, and was convicted with William Hubbard. In August 1788 he received 50 lashes for gambling, in September 1788 he received 100 lashes for attempting to rape Lydia Munro, and in July 1789 received 200 lashes for stealing a shirt. In 1789 was sentenced to wear a label with the word thief upon it, and was transferred to Norfolk Island and given a plot of land after his sentence expired. He returned to Sydney sometime between the years of 1797 and 1801, but vanishes from records after 1802.Scarborough
Mary BoltonShrewsbury12 Mar 1785To be hanged. Commuted to 7 years transportationaka Mary Boulton. She became the wife of Samuel Day.Lady Penrhyn
Jane BonnerLondon18 April 17877Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one black silk cloak.
Peter BondLondon15 September 17847Although a transcript of Bond's trial does not exist, the Old Bailey Punishment Summaries note that he was tried there on 15 September 1784 and sentenced to seven years transportation.
William BondExeter7Charlotte
Rebecca BoultonLincoln7aka Bolton. Had been in prison for 4 years before the fleet sailed. Considered both mentally ill and in poor physical condition.Prince of Wales
John BoyleLondon21 April 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of fraud. Boyle, a seaman of the Royal Navy adopted the name of his former fellow seaman John Frazier upon returning home in order to obtain his wages. Upon the Navy Clerk stating that Frazier was listed as dead in the Americas, Boyle persisted to adopt several other identities in order to obtain wages that were not his. His story was disproved by three of his former shipmates present at the trial. Boyle had served with Frazier on board H.M.S. Marlborough and finally on board H.M.S. L'Hector, a captured French vessel. Originally sentenced to death, this sentence was commuted to seven years transportation on 23 February 1785.
William BradburyLondon10 September 17837Originally sentenced to 7 years transportation to America at the Old Bailey for stealing a Bank post-bill, for £20 a bank-note for £10 another note for £5 5s the said notes being the property of John Baring and Company on 3 July 1782. He was part of a group of 24 convicts lead principally by John Kellan which overthrew their transportation vessel bound for America, the Swift and returned to Britain. He was tried at the Old Bailey for returning from transportation and sentenced to death by hanging. The King, however, thought fit to extend his mercy upon them and commute their sentences to transportation for life on 10 September 1783.
John BradfordExeter7Charlotte
James BradleyLondon7
Curtis BrandMaidstone7alias BrynFriendship
Lucy BrandLondon19 July 17867alias Wood. Previously convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing by pickpocketing one piece of silver coin, called half a crown, and five shillings and sixpence on 11 May 1785 for which she was sentenced to privately whipped and imprisoned for one year. She was convicted and sentenced to seven years transportation at the Old Bailey approximately fourteen months later for stealing one gold ring, three guineas and two pieces of base metal.
Mary BranhamLondon23 February 17857Although a transcription of Branham's trial at the Old Bailey is not listed, her sentence is listed in the Old Bailey Punishment Summaries for 23 February 1785.
James BranneganExeter7aka BranaganCharlotte
William BrewerExeter7Charlotte
William BriceBristol7
John BrindleyWarwick7
Mary BroadExeter7aka Braund or Brand. Pregnant when boarded ship and a daughter was born on voyage. Broad became the wife of William Bryant and they had a son. She and a group a convicts managed to escape the colony and returned to England.Charlotte
William BroughStafford7
James BrownHertford7
Richard BrownReading7
Thomas BrownLondon30 April 17837Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing one chariot glass door.
Thomas Brownc. 1762Exeter29 Oct 17837Became husband of Elizabeth BarberCharlotte
William BrownSouthwark7
William BrownExeter7died at sea, 19 September 1787Charlotte
Elizabeth BruceLondon10 January 17877Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing three linen table-cloths and two aprons.
Robert BruceExeter7Charlotte
John BryantExeter7Charlotte
Michael BryantLondon10 December 178314Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one black cloth coat, one striped silk waistcoat, one velvet waistcoat, one pair of cloth breeches, one pair of fustain breeches, one hat, one handkerchief, and three pair of stockings.Friendship
Thomas BryantMaidstone7
William BryantLaunceston7Charlotte
Joseph Buckleyc. 1748Dorchester16 March 17867Convicted at Dorchester of stealing a purse containing 43s on 16 March 1786. He was described by the wardens on the Dunkirk prison hulk as "tolerably decent and orderly." Buckley left the colony in 1793 on the Kitty as a servant to the surgeons Dennis Considen and Mr Cranston Charlotte
John Bufley
Margaret Bunnc. 1762London26 April 17867Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one linen handkerchief, one cotton handkerchief, and twelve halfpence, and one shilling in money. Her occupation was listed as servant. She married Thomas M'Lean on 18 March 1788. He left her upon the completion of his sentence in 1791. Bunn died in 1825.Lady Penrhyn
Sarah Burdoc. 1764London25 October 1786.7aka Burdoe/Bordeaux. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing three guineas and one half guinea. Burdo was alluded to being a prostitute during the trial. Her occupation was listed as dressmaker. She died in 1834 in Sydney, NSW.Lady Penrhyn
Mary Burkittc. 1757London30 August 17867alias Martha Valentine, a.k.a. Martha/Patience/Pacence Burkitt. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one handkerchief, one rule and six shillings in money. Her occupation was listed as Servant. She married James Davis on 13 February 1788 and both were sent to Norfolk Island on 2 October 1788.Lady Penrhyn
James BurleighLondon7 July 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing one cloth great coat.
Patrick Burn
Peter BurnLondon10 September 17837No mention of Peter Burn, but a Peter Bourne was tried at the Old Bailey for stealing one large wooden cask bound with iron hoops, and thirty-six gallons of porter.
Simon Burn
James BurneLondon21 April 1784Death commuted to 7Originally sentenced to death at the Old Bailey for assault and stealing by highway robbery one black silk bonnet, and one silver hat pin on 25 February 1784. His sentence was commuted to 7 years transportation on 21 April 1784.
Samuel BurridgeDorchester7Charlotte
William ButlerLondon7 July 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing 200lbs of lead.

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Place
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SentenceOther informationTransport ship
John Caesarc. 1763Maidstone7The first Australian bushranger and one of the first people of recent African descent to arrive in Australia.Alexander
James CampbellLondonDeath commuted to 7alias George Campbell. Convicted of highway robbery in 1784. Death sentence commuted to transportation for 7 years.Scarborough
James CampbellGuildford7
Ann CareyTaunton7Charlotte
Mary Carrollc. 1751London25 Oct 17867Carroll married John Nicholls in Sydney March 1788. Lived with William Thompson on Norfolk Island.Lady Penrhyn
Richard CarterShrewsburyalias Cartwright
John CarneyExeter7
Francis CartyBodmin7
Joseph CarverMaidstone7
James CastleLondon7
William ChaafExeter7Charlotte
Thomas ChaddickLondon7
Edward ChaninExeter7Died at sea on 8 Jan 1788Charlotte
William Chields
Samuel ChineryExeter7Charlotte
William ChurchDorchester7Charlotte
Elizabeth Clark
John ClarkLondon7alias Hosier. Died at sea on 6 Jun 1787.Charlotte
William ClarkLondon7
John ClarkeExeter7
George Clear
Mary CleaverBristol7Son, James, born on voyage in 1787.Charlotte
Thomas ClementsLondon7
Richard CloughDurham7
John CoffinExeter7Charlotte
Elizabeth Cole1758Exeter20 Mar 17867Elizabeth was convicted of Burglary in Exeter, Devon and sentenced to 7 years transportation. She left England on "Charlotte", but due to unruly behaviour was transferred to "Friendship" at Rio de Janeiro and then was transferred to "Prince of Wales" at the Cape of Good Hope, eventually arriving in Sydney Cove on 26/1/1788.
Elizabeth had a relationship with William ELLIS A Marine Private on the Friendship and had the following children - Thomas COLE 9/8/1789
She was then sent to Norfolk Island on "Sirius" and arrived 6/3/1790
Elizabeth then had a relationship with James TUCKER and they had the following children - Sarah 7/9/1793 - Maria COLE 27/12/1795
Elizabeth then goes on to have a relationship with Richard Cornelius BURROWS having the following children - Richard Cornelius BURROWS 13/6/1798 - Ann BURROWS 8/5/1800 - John BURROWS 7/3/1803.
On 3 September 1808, the Burrows family transferred to Hobart on the sailing ship City of Edinburgh and were married by the Reverend Robert Knopwood on 25 February 1810 after cohabiting together for fourteen years. Elizabeth died 31/1/1821 of natural causes.
Charlotte
Elizabeth ColeLondon7
William ColeLondon7
Elizabeth ColleyLondon14
Richard CollierKingstone7
Joseph CollingLondon7
Ishmael ColmanDorchester7Died at sea on 29 May 1787Charlotte
Ann ColpittsDurham7
Ann Coombesc. 1760Taunton, Somerset30 Mar 17867Became wife of John Bryant. Lived with James Bryan Cullen.Charlotte
Cornelius ConellyExeter7
William ConnellyBristol7
William ConnollyBodmin7
COOK, ?London7
Mary CooperWorcester7
James CoppExeter7Charlotte
James CordenWarwick7
Edward CormickHertford7
James CoxCharlotte
John Matthew CoxLondon7 July 17847aka Banbury Jack. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing thirteen yards of lace. He alluded to being a sailor during his trial. Originally sentenced to death, overturned to transportation for life on 23 February 1785.
Taylor CrabtreeNew Sarum7
John CreamerExeter7Charlotte
Jane CreekLondon17857Worked as a butcher of birds and seller of feathers. Convicted of stealing and sentenced to seven years transportation. Worked on Norfolk Island from 1790 to 1796.Lady Penrhyn
John CropperLondon14 Dec 17857Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one hair trunk, four silk gowns, one silk apron, six linen ruffled shirts, one plain linen ditto, six stocks, a silk cloak trimmed with fur, two linen gowns, one petticoat, six children's night-gowns, a yard of printed cotton two linen table-cloths, one child's linen clout, one silk petticoat, a counterpane, six pillow-cases a pair of stays, one box iron, a pair of steel snuffers a snuffer-stand, a blanket, six yards of silk ribbon, one gauze cap.
William CrossCoventry7
Thomas Restell Crowderc. 1758London4 Dec 1782Death commuted to Lifeaka Thomas Ristol Crowder. Became husband of Sarah Davies.Alexander
William Cuckow
Jacob CudlipBodmin7alias Norris
James Bryan Cullenc. 1742London6 Apr 17857Lived with Ann Coombes.Scarborough
John CullyhornExeter7
Edward CunninghamLondon7
John CussNew Sarum7alias HunsboyCharlotte

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SentenceOther informationTransport ship
Richard DayReading7
Edward DaviesStafford7
Samuel DayGloucester23 March 1785To be hanged. Commuted to 14 years transportation.Married Mary Bolton/Boulton 2 Nov 1788, who was incorrectly recorded as Mary Bishop. There was no Mary Bishop in the First Fleet. However, Mary Davies/Davis formed a liaison with Thomas Bishop, Marine, prior to this marriage. As both she and Bolton were tried at the same place, on the same day, received identical sentences for similar crimes and travelled on the same ship, this mis-identification is the only logical explanation for a marriage characterised by Mollie Gillen as a "considerable complication" and a "mystery"Alexander
Samuel DavisGlocester7
William Davis
James DavisLondon8 Dec 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing from William Farrington on 28 October 1784 one man's cloth great coat, one petticoat, one gown, one handkerchief, one silk handkerchief, two other handkerchiefs, one pair of sheets, two shirts, two shifts, one apron, two aprons, two yards of white thread lace and one yard and a half of linen cloth. Davis married Mary Burkitt in February 1788 and both were sent to Norfolk Island in October.Scarborough
Daniel DanielsLondon7Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing from Joseph Solomons on 21 May 1784 one copper pot with a copper cover, one pewter dish, one pewter porringer, and one pair of shoes. Daniels received 32 lashes for theft of flour in May 1791.
Richard DickLondon7
John DavidsonLondonDeath commuted to 7Convicted at the Old Bailey of burglary from Jane Box; one black bombazeen gown and petticoat, one silk cloak, one shift body, four pair of linen sleeves, two linen aprons, two check aprons, three laced caps, one silver tea spoon,, one muslin shawl, one silk handkerchief, one black silk apron. Stealing from James Barkley; one linen stock, two linen table cloths, one silver table spoon, one cotton bed gown, one shaul, and one linen apron. Stealing from Eleanor Clegg, two linen aprons on 25 February 1784. The sentence of death was commuted to 7 years transportation on 23 February 1785.Scarborough
William DavisBreconLife
Richard Davis
Ann DaleyNether Knutsfo7Mrs Gore Daley
Margaret DarnellLondon7
Ann DavisLondon7
Elizabeth DaltonLondon7Lady Penrhyn
Rebecca DavidsonLondon7Mrs Robert Davidson was convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing three guineas and one half guinea.
Margaret Dawsonc. 1770London7De facto relationship with William Balmain.Lady Penhryn
Frances DavisChelmsford14
Sarah DaviesWorcester7aka DAVIS. Became wife of Thomas Crowder.Lady Penrhyn
c. 1752Shrewsbury12 Mar 1785To be hanged: commuted to 7 years transportation.aka Davis. Became wife of Thomas Bishop Lady Penrhyn
Michael DennisonPoole7
Barnaby DenisonBristol7
Patrick Delany
Thomas DicksonDurham7alias Ralph RAW
Timothy DiscallBodmin7
Mary DixonLondon7
Mary DickensonSouthwark7Became wife of William Eggleton. died 25 Aug 1799, buried at the Sydney Town Hall cemetery. Exhumed to make way for the Sydney Town Hall and reburied at Rookwood Cemetery. Mary left 3 daughters behind for William to raise.Lady Penrhyn
William DouglasLincoln7
Ferdinand DowlandLondon7
James Doddingaka DORING
William DringKingston upon7
Joseph DunnageLondon7 years commuted to LifeConvicted at the Old Bailey for stealing one chariot glass door on 30 April 1783 to seven years' transportation. This sentence was later commuted to transportation for life on 21 April 1784 for reasons currently undiscovered.
Elizabeth DudgensLondon7aka Dudgeon. Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing by pickpocketing nine guineas, value £9 9s and one half-guinea, value 10s and 6 pence in monies on 10 September 1783.Friendship

then from Cape

Charlotte
Jane DundassLondon7
Ann DuttonLondon7
Leonard DeyerSouthwark7
London7

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William EggletonKingston7aka Eagleton, alias Bones, married Mary Dickenson on the 17th February 1788, Mary died in 1799 leaving Bones with 3 daughters to raise.Alexander
William EarleNew Sarum7
Rachel EarlyReading7for stealing ribbon, tobacco and sugar valued at 3 shillingstransported on the Friendship
Martha Eaton
Mary Eatonalias Shepherd
GuildfordLife
William EdmundsMonmouth7
William EdwardsWestminster7
George EgglestonMaidstone7
Chester7
Peter EllamOrmskirk7
Joseph ElliotCroydon7
Croydon7
Nicholas EnglishLondon7
Elizabeth EvansLondon7
William EvansShrewsbury7
John EverettHertford7
Matthew EveringhamLondon7Shortly before his conviction he was employed as a 'servant' by an attorney of the Middle Temple, hence the subsequent references to him as 'attorney's clerk'. Allegedly 'in great distress' he had obtained two books by false pretences from the servant of another attorney, and these he had offered for sale. Later married Elizabeth Rymes of London who arrived on the Neptune 1790.Scarborough

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Date
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SentenceOther informationTransport ship
William FarleyBristol7
Ann FarmerLondon
Phillip FarrellLondon7
Benjamin FentumLondon7
John FergusonExeter7Charlotte
Thomas FilleseyBristol7
Jane FitzgeraldLondon7alias PhillipsCharlotte
William Field
John Finlowalias Hervey
Jane FieldLondon
Elizabeth FitzgeraldLondon7
Edward Flyn
Phebe FlartyLondon7Flarty and Ann Parsley were convicted for stealing three muslin shawls from Robert Hincksman in Holborn.
Francis FowkesLondon7
Robert ForresterLondon7
William FoyleNew Sarum7Charlotte
Ann FowlesLondon16 April 17857Convicted for the theft of gowns and petticoats. Transported with her four-year-old daughter Mary, who was made a ward of the state and resettled on Norfolk Island.Lady Penrhyn
Margaret FownesShrewsbury7Lady Penrith
Ann ForbesKingston29 April 17877Tried on the 29th day of April 1787. - Ten yards of printed cotton of the value of 20 shillings, of the goods and chattles of James Rollinson in the shop of said James Rollinson, feloniously did steal take and carry away. Guilty, no chattels to be hanged - Reprieved, Transported 7 years. Sent 30 April 1787. Shipped on the Prince of Wales.Prince of Wales
James FreemanHertford7
Robert FreemanLondon7
William FrancisLondon7
George FranciscoLondon8 December 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing three linen shirts, one pair of stockings, and four guineas. Claimed to have been formerly in a French prison for three years and that he had served in some naval capacity.
George Fry7
Catherine Fryeralias Prior
William FraserManchester7aka FrazerCharlotte
Ellen FraserManchester7
John FullerManchester7

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Date
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Francis GardnerLondon7
Edward GarthLondon7
Francis GarlandExeter7Charlotte
Susannah GarthLondon10 September 17837aka Grath. Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing by pickpocketing nine guineas and one half-guinea. On Friendship and from Rio on Charlotte.Friendship and Charlotte
Mary GabelSouthwark7Lady Penrhyn
Olive/Olivia GascoygneWorcester7Lady Penrhyn
Thomas GearingOxfordLife
George GessGloucester7
Anne GeorgeLondon7Lady Penrhyn
Thomas GlentonNorthallerton7
William GlosterLondon7
Daniel GordonWinchester7
Edward GoodwinLondon7
Andrew GoodwinLondon7 July 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing 200lbs of lead.
John GouldExeter7Charlotte
Charles GraySouthwark7
Samuel GriffithsGloucesteralias Briscow
Nicholas GreenwellLondon7
John GreenReading7
Thomas GriffithsLondon7
Charles GrangerPlymouth7
James Grace
Hannah GreenOn Friendship then from Rio on board CharlotteFriendship and Charlotte
Mary GrovesLincoln7
Mary GreenLondon7
Ann GreenLondon7
Mary GreenwoodLondon7
William GunterBristol7

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John Hadonc. 1756Exeter7Aka Haydon, Haidon. Hadon was originally convicted with Simon Burn for highway robbery and stealing 39s on 11 August 1783. Hadon was part of the Mercury Mutiny in April 1784. There is no record of Hadon's trial following the mutiny, but he was transported once again. A report from the Dunkirk hulk describes Hadon as "troublesome at times". In January 1789, Hadon was ordered to receive 100 lashes for being absent from work for three days.Charlotte
Richard Hagleyc. 1743Winchester2 March 1784Death commuted to 7Aka Agely. Hagley was convicted at Winchester for assault and highway robbery. Sentenced to death, it was commuted to 7 years transportation. Hagley married Ann Wicks in March 1792 at Port Jackson. In 1795 he was employed as a labourer in the Windsor area. In 1828 he was employed as a stock keeper in Pitt Town. Hagley died on 10 August 1841 at Windsor.Scarborough
Joseph HainesGloucester7
Elizabeth HallNewcastle7
John HallExeter7Charlotte
Joseph HallExeterLifeCharlotte
Margaret Hall
Samuel HallLondon7
Sarah HallLondon17 January 17877alias Hammond. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing two gowns, a bed gown pence, a shirt, a sheet, two waistcoats, two aprons, a cloak, five handkerchiefs, and three pair of stockings.Lady Penrhyn
Maria HamiltonLondon19 October 17857Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one linen gown, nine yards and a half of linen trimming, one silk and cotton gown, one black stuff flounced petticoat, one apron, one black silk bonnet and 9s 6d in money.
William HamlinExeter7aka HamlynCharlotte
John HandfordWinchester7
Dorothy HandlandLondon22 February 17867alias Gray. Convicted at the Old Bailey of perjury in her evidence given at the trial of William Till at the Old Bailey in December 1785.
Cooper Handy
Joseph HarbineLondon7
Joshua HarperLondon7
William HarrisMaidstone7
John HarrisLondonLifeScarborough
Joseph HarrisonLondon7
Mary HarrisonLincoln7
Mary HarrisonLondon19 October 17857Convicted at the Old Bailey for willfully destroying and defacing one cloth cotton gown of Susannah Edhouse, and for "making an assault on her". Harrison was said to be a prostitute during the trial.
Frances HartFriendship and Charlotte
John HartLondon12 January 17857Convicted of stealing one linen cloth, one rush basket, 16lbs of mutton, 3lbs of cheese, 4lbs of butter, 4oz of tea, 2lbs of moist sugar, 1lb of loaf sugar. Hart was working as a porter at the time of his arrest and had recently been discharged as a Sergeant. Hart married Flora Lara/Zarah in February 1788 in Sydney. Hart was sent to Norfolk Island in February 1789. He died there on 3 January 1795.
Catherine HartLondon8 December 17847Convicted of stealing three gowns, a silk petticoat, a dimity petticoat, five shirts, four shirts and 3 bonnets. The total value was 49s. The court argued that if the items stolen were above 40s then the sentence would be death. The prosecutor claimed they were worth 30s in order to save the life of Hart.
John HartStafford7
John HartleyOxford7
Ester HarwoodLondon30 October 17867aka Howard. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one silver watch, two iron keys, one half guinea and two shillings in money.
John HatchReading7
John HatcherWinchester7
William HatfieldMaidstone7
Henry HathawayGloucester7
Joseph HattonYork24 July 17847 yearsConvicted at York Summer Assizes for Grand Larceny. Breaking and entering house on 9 April and then shop of Benjamin Clay on 13th, stealing material, ribbons and handkerchiefs.Scarborough
Thomas HawellStafford7
Dennis HayesLondon8 December 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of highway robbery with a knife.
John HayesGuildford7
John HaydonCharlotte
William Ha?es
William Haynes
George HaytonLondon7aka Clayton
Elizabeth HaywardLondon10 January 17877Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing a linen gown, a silk bonnet and a bath cloak.
Richard HeadReading7
James HeadingChelmsfordLife
Thomas HeadingtonAbingdon7
Catherine HenryLondon10 January 17877Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing three muslin shawls.
Jane HerbertLondon30 August 17867alias Rose, also known as Jenny Russell. Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one promisory note.Prince of Wales
John HerbertLondon21 April 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing a silk handkerchief.Scarborough
Exeter7
Elizabeth HerveyFriendship and Charlotte
John HillMaidstoneLife
John HillLondon26 May 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one linen handkerchief.
Mary HillLondon25 October 17867Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing by highway robbery a gilt watch in an enamel case, a blue watch ribbon, a gold seal and a gold key. Suggested to be a prostitute during her trial.
Thomas HillLondon7 July 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one pair of linen sheets, one cotton gown, one check linen apron, one cloth cloak.
Thomas Hill7
William HiltExeterLife
William HindleyOrmskirk7alias Platt
Ottiwell HindlePreston7
Elizabeth HipsleyLondon7
William HoggLondon21 April 178414Convicted at the Old Bailey of Deception and Forgery by unlawfully stamping certain wares, with a certain mark and stamp in imitation of, and to resemble the said mark and stamp of the Lion and unlawfully, wilfully, and knowingly had, and were possessed of a certain mark and stamp, that was made to resemble the said mark and stamp.
William HollandExeter7
Job HollisterBristol7
Elizabeth HolloginLondon7
James HollowayLondon20 October 17847Convicted of stealing at the Old Bailey a silk handkerchief.
Susannah HolmesAccompanied by young son Henry.Friendship and Charlotte
William HolmesLondon7 July 17847Convicted of stealing at the Old Bailey one linen handkerchief.
James HortoppExeter7Charlotte
John HowardLondon7
Thomas HowardLondon12 January 17857Convicted of stealing at the Old Bailey to the value of 39s.
William HubbardSurrey24 March 17847Convicted of theft in the Kingston AssizesScarborough
John Hudson1775LondonDec 17837Hudson was 8 yrs old when convicted in Dec 1783. He was 12 yrs old when he arrived in Jan 1788.Friendship
Susannah HuffnellWorcester7
Frances Ann HughesLancaster7
Southwark7Alexander
John HughesMaidstone7
Thomas Hughes
Edward HumphreysLondon8 December 17847aka Humphries. Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing one cloth great coat and one pair of leather boots.Scarborough
Henry HumphreysExeter7Charlotte
Mary HumphriesLondon
Jeremiah HurleyExeter7
William HusbandLondon7
James Hussey
Thomas HuxleyWarwick - Old Bailey London25 June 17887Alias Jones -Salamander
Thomas HylidsGuildford7

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Ann Inettc. 1757Worcester11 March 1786Death commuted to 7Inett, a Mantua maker from Grimley, was convicted for stealing 1 petticoat with force of arms. Her death sentence was commuted to 7 years. In February 1788, Inett was sent to Norfolk Island where she lived with Philip Gidley King, Second Lieutenant in the Royal Marines and had two sons, Norfolk and Sydney. They returned to Port Jackson in March 1790. In October King left alone for England. There he married his cousin, Anna Josepha Coombe and returned with her as Lieutenant-Governor of Norfolk Island, and later Governor of New South Wales. Probably at King's arrangement, Inett married Second Fleeter Richard John Robinson. In 1796 Inett's sons went to England with King. In 1800 Inett was given land in Parramatta where she and Robinson had an inn, the 'Yorkshire Grey'. In 1820 she left on the Admiral Cockburn. Nothing further of Inett is known.Lady Penrhyn
Benjamin Ingramc. 1768London8 December 17847aka Ingraham. A pickpocket, he was convicted for stealing one linen handkerchief on 8 November 1784. Sentenced to transportation to Africa, he was ultimately sent New South Wales. He was sentenced to 100 lashes for stealing 2lbs of flour, and absconding in 1789. Ingram was sent to Norfolk Island in January 1790. He escaped in June and received 300 lashes. In 1792 Ingram was caught stealing and was sentenced to life on the island. On 26 January 1795, Ingram ended his life by suicide.Scarborough
John Irvinec. 1761Lincoln6 March 17847aka Irvin, Aderson, Anderson, Law. Irvine, a surgeon, was convicted for stealing a silver cup. On the voyage and after arrival Irvine proved his worth as a surgeon. On 26 February 1790, his sentence was cancelled and all civil rights and privileges were restored, becoming the first convict to be emancipated. He was posted to Norfolk Island as Assistant Surgeon in March. In May 1791, Irvine returned to Port Jackson. He died in September 1795, before he received news of his formal appointment as Assistant Surgeon with a salary of £50 per year.Scarborough

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William JacksonDurham7
David JacobsLondon20 October 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing two livery cloth great coats.
John JacobsLondon7
Hannah JacksonBristol7
Joseph JagetExeter7
James Jameson
Jane JacksonLondonalias Esther RobertLady Penrhyn
Mary JacksonLondon30 August 17867Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing a total of 6 shillings.Lady Penrhyn
Robert JeffriesDevizes7
John JefferiesMaidstone7
Robert JenkinsMaidstone7alias Brown
John JeppLondon23 February 17857Conviction mentioned in the Old Bailey Punishment Summary.
William JenkinsExeter7
Francis JonesWinchester7
Charles JohnsonManchester7Alexander
Edward JonesLondon15 September 17847Convicted at the Old Bailey for stealing 6 watch movements, 185 watch movements framed, 1 brass watch cap, 48 centre watch wheels and pin, 76 watch barrels and harbours, 66 great watch wheels and fuzees, 21 cantright watch wheels, 237 small watch pins, 248 watch screw wheels, 9 watch studs, 17 watch vergers, 30 watch balances, 3 turnbenches, a pair of men's shoes, a pair of buckles, a spectacle case mounted with steel, and a linen sheet.
Thomas JosephsLondon7
William JohnsonKingston7
Stephen JohnsLaunceston7
Margaret JonesLaunceston14
Edward JohnsonDorcester7
John JonesExeter14
William JonesShrewsbury7
Richard JonesShrewsbury7
Thomas JonesBristol14
Catherine JohnsonLondon7
Mary JohnsonLondon7

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Henry Kablec. 1767Thetford14 Mar 1783Death commuted to 7aka CableFriendship
John Kellanc. 1765London10 Sep 1783Death commuted to Lifeaka John Herbert Keeling. Convicted of stealing one steel hilted sword on 30 April 1783 and sentenced to 7 years transportation in America. Returned from transportation with 24 other convicts after taking control of the Swift in which he was to be transported. He was apprehended peacefully in August 1783 in Sandhurst, Kent. He was convicted for returning from transportation and sentenced to death, later commuted to transportation for life.Scarborough
Thomas Kellyc. 1764Pontefract13 Jan 17857Alexander
Martha Kennedyc. 1756Kingston9 Apr 17877Prince of Wales
Thomas Kidneyc. 1764Bristol30 Oct 17827aka KidnerAlexander
William Kilbyc. 1737Reading16 Jan 1784Death commuted to LifeAlexander
John Kingc. 1754London21 Apr 17847Convicted for stealing one man's box great coat and one linen towel.Scarborough
c. 1760London10 Sep 1783Death commuted to Lifeaka Killpack. Originally sentenced to 7 years transportation to America for theft of one live turkey cock, one live cock, two live hens, and two live ducks on 26 February 1783. He was part of a group of 24 convicts led principally by John Kellan which overthrew their transportation vessel bound for America and returned to Britain. He was tried for returning from transportation and sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to transportation for life. Scarborough
Edward Kimberlyc. 1765Coventry20 Mar 17837aka Kimberley. Kimberly was convicted of Grand Larceny. He was a Night watch member in 1805. Described by convicts in his charge as sadistic, and "considered the convicts of Norfolk island no better than heathens," and that "women were born for the convenience of men". He died in 1829.Scarborough
John Knowlerc. 1762Maidstone16 Mar 17857aka Nowland. Knowler, a labourer, was convicted of robbery of a coat, gloves and shoes. He died in 1822 in Van Diemans Land.Alexander
Andrew Knowlandc. 1755London10 Sep 1783Death commuted to 7a.k.a. Roman, Ronan, Rowland. Convicted at the Old Bailey for fraud of a shipmate on board HMS Nemesis. Originally sentenced to death, it was commuted to transportation at a later date. Knowland was involved in the mutiny aboard the convict ship the Swift which set sail for the Americas in 1784. He was captured and sent to Australia. During his incarceration awaiting transportation, Andrew was referred to as "troublesome" by his jailers aboard the Dunkirk prison hulk.Friendship

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David Lankeyc. 1760London 123426 May 17847Lankey, a tailor, was convicted at the Old Bailey of stealing one silk handkerchief. Lankey was sent to Norfolk Island in March 1790. In June 1790 he was sentenced to 300 lashes for absconding. Lankey returned to Port Jackson in 1791 where he worked as a tailor for many years.Scarborough
Richard LaneWinchester2 Mar 17847Aka Lyne. Lane was convicted at Winchester of stealing a watch and other goods. Lane was sent to Norfolk Island from Port Jackson in March 1790. He returned to Port Jackson in March 1793.Scarborough
John LawrellBodmin18 Aug 17837Lawrell was convicted of stealing a silver table spoon. He was described as "sometimes troublesome" on the Dunkirk Hulk. Lawrell was sent to Norfolk Island in February 1789. In August 1789, he could only receive 61 of 100 lashes ordered for gambling on Sunday. He received remaining 39 lashes in September. Lawrell returned to Port Jackson in 1791. In 1792, he established a farm at Eastern Farms. Lawrell died on 23 February 1796 at Mulgrave Place.Scarborough
William Lanec. 1756Chelmsford28 Jul 17847Lane, a labourer. was convicted of stealing 320lbs of pickled pork, 8lbs of salted butter, 6 gallons of shrub, 6 gallons of brandy, 6 gallons of peppermint water, three 6 gallon casks and a brass cock. Lane was sentenced to transportation originally to America. In 1790 he received two thousand lashes for stealing 13lbs of biscuits. In 1796 he received a grant of 30 acres on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. In 1802, Lane conveyed his grant to John Palmer for £50. By 1806, Lane was mustered as renting five acres of land at Richmond Hill. In 1814 he mustered as a landholder in the Liverpool district. Lane died on 30 September 1815 in Airds, New South Wales.Scarborough
James LarneExeter12 Jul 17857Aka La Rue. Larne was convicted for an unknown felony. Reports from Dunkirk hulk state that Larne was "troublesome at times". In 1791, Larne was on Norfolk Island. That same year, Larne received 50 lashes for theft. In November Larne was caught robbing a house and received 546 of 800 lashes ordered and had his ration of flour limited to five pounds per week as well, he was required to work for one month in heavy irons. In February 1805, James was listed in the Norfolk Island muster as a vagrant. In 1808, Larne went to Van Diemens Land on the City of Edinburgh. He died of exposure while intoxicated on 20 July 1816. His death was reported in the "Hobart Town Gazette" as "Jemmy La Rou, a poor maniac whose death was occasioned by being exposed to the severities of the weather in a state of intoxication. He was a poor harmless being."Charlotte
John Lambethc. April 1763Bristol29 Mar 1785Death commuted to 7Lambeth, a blacksmith from Fillongly, Warwickshire, was sentenced to death for stealing a promissory note and money. Lambeth was referred to as "tolerably decent and orderly" by his jailers aboard the Dunkirk Prison Hulk. He died on 2 July 1788.Friendship
Henry LavellHenryLondon11 Sep 1782Death commuted to LifeAka Lovell. Lavell, an Ivory Turner and servant, was convicted for counterfeiting £10 10s. He was defended by John Silvester, but was sentenced to death. Lavell's sentence was later commuted to transportation for life. Lavell was involved in the Mercury Mutiny. During his incarceration in the Dunkirk hulk, Lavell's behaviour was described as "in general tolerably well behaved but troublesome at times." In February 1788 Lavell stole food from public stores. Lavell was sentenced to hang for this, but the decision was changed to banishment and he was eventually confined in irons on Pinchgut Island in Sydney Harbour. He was released on the King's Birthday in June 1788. In January 1790 Lavell was sent to Norfolk Island, and returned to Port Jackson in March 1793. In 1801 Lavell was listed as having returned to England after receiving a full pardon.Friendship
Flora LaraFloraLondon21 Jan 17877Aka Zarah. Lara was convicted for stealing a Mahogany tea chest and money. She was described in the court records as "an evil disposed person". Lara married John Hart in Sydney in February 1788. She was sent to Norfolk Island in November 1789, following John who had been sent in February of that year. She returned to Port Jackson some time before 1814, when she was mustered at Parramatta.Prince of Wales
Caroline LaycockLondon30 Mar 17857Aka Haycock. Laycock was convicted for petty larceny. Laycock had a daughter by a sailor, who was baptised in September 1788. She was listed as having cohabited with a number of people in New South Wales; Robert Hosborn, Robert Bruce, Mark Turner, William Shepherd, William Smyth and Henry Heatley. In July 1789 Laycock was sentenced to 50 lashes for helping William Boggis steal a shirt. Laycock had daughter by Robert Bruce in 1790. She also bore three sons to a second fleeter Mark Turner. Laycock married Henry Heatley in May 1810 but separated from him in 1814. She died in Sydney Hospital on 17 March 1830.Prince of Wales
Jane Langley16 Sep 1761London29 Jul 17857Langley, a tambour embroider, was convicted of stealing £5 9s 6d in September 1785. During the trial, Langley and Phyn committed perjury with the aid of a smith who lived in their street, John Jeffery Smith. Smith was later convicted on 19 October 1785 for the offence. At their trial, with the offence of perjury made clear, the Judge James Adair sentenced them to seven years transportation. She was described as tall with very curly hair, "quite a black complexioned woman, and her hair grows over her forehead all rough." Langley was pregnant at the time of her transportation. She gave birth to a daughter, Henrietta, in September 1787. Philip Scriven or Thomas Gilbert, the master of the Lady Penrhyn, is suspected to be the father. During the voyage her young son Philip travelled with her. She cohabited with Philip Scriven. She was sent to Norfolk Island in March 1790 with Henrietta. She later married Thomas Chipp, a marine. The couple had 7 children together and left Norfolk Island in 1794. She died on 18 February 1836.Lady Penrhyn
Mary Lawrencec. 1754London26 May 17847Lawrence was convicted for stealing one pair of silver salt spoons, five silver table spoons, two silver tea spoons, one pair of tea tongs, a silk gown, two muslin gowns, one muslin petticoat, one pair of stone buckles, a shagreen case, a gold locket, two gold mourning rings, two silk cloaks, one camblet cloak, two linen table cloths, from Lillias Warden, from Elizabeth Delayne one silk gown, and one muslin apron, and from Ann Pearson one satin petticoat, one cotton gown and one dimity petticoat on 21 April 1784. She was sentenced to 7 years transportation. She was married to a man named John Lawrence. In New South Wales, Lawrence married William Worsdell in May 1788. She died in Sydney on 17 May 1804.Lady Penrhyn
Isaac LemonIsaacChelmsford7 Mar 17857Lemon, a labourer, was convicted for stealing a bay gelding horse. Originally sentenced to death, Lemon's sentence was commuted to 7 years transportation. He died during the voyage on board the Alexander on 11 March 1787.Alexander
Joseph LevyLondon26 May 17847Levy was convicted for stealing on 1 May 1784 one copper kettle. In February 1788, Levy was charged with insolence to William Parr, a convict overseer. Levy was sentenced to 100 lashes but this was later forgiven. He died on 15 April 1788 at Port Jackson, and was said to be the first Jew to be buried in Australia.Scarborough
John LearyWinchester3 Mar 1783Death commuted to 7Leary was convicted at Winchester of assault and robbery of 133s upon the King's highway with Joseph Morley, Francis Garland and Henry Roach. Originally sentenced to death, Leary's sentence was commuted to 7 years transportation. He married Mary Jackson in February 1788 at Sydney Cove. Leary was accused of beating his wife and they were ordered separated for a period of time in 1789. Leary left New South Wales in 1791.Scarborough
George LeggDorchester16 Mar 17867Aka Legge. Legg, a shoemaker, was convicted for stealing a gold watch and other goods. A report from the Dunkirk hulk described Legg as "tolerably decent and orderly". In January 1789 Legg was sentenced to receive 100 lashes for illegally disposing of 2 chickens he did not own. In February 1790, he was sent to Norfolk Island. There he married Ann Armsden. Legg returned to Port Jackson with Armsden in July 1794. Legg was a Night Watch member. He died on 9 June 1807 during a storm, his remains were found in late July and buried on the 24th.Charlotte
Jeremiah LearyBristol30 Mar 1784Death commuted to 14Leary was convicted with Thomas Jones for breaking, entering and stealing. He was sent to Norfolk Island in March 1790 and received the order to run "the Gauntlet among the Convicts" for theft in March 1790. Leary died on Norfolk Island on 18 December 1807.Friendship
Stephen LegroveLondon14 Jan 17847Legrove, a waterman on the Thames, was convicted for stealing, on 9 December 1783, 118 Norwegian deal boards. Legrove was defended by John Silvester and prosecuted by William Garrow. Legrove was involved in the Mercury Mutiny in April 1784 and returned to England, landing at Torbay, where he was recaptured. A report from the Dunkirk hulk describes Stephen as a "quiet" prisoner. He was later sent to New South Wales. Legrove received 50 lashes in March 1789 for being absent from work. He was a Night Watch member in August 1789. Legrove left New South Wales as a free man on 28 December 1791. His ship, the Matilda struck a shoal and sank on its way to Peru. The survivors headed for Tahiti using four of the small boats. In April 1792, William Bligh made landfall at Tahiti in and rescued the survivors from Matilda, Stephen Legrove was among those taken on board. He was offloaded at the end of the voyage at Deptford, England on 8 August 1793. There is no trace of Legrove in records after this date.Friendship
Elizabeth LeeLondon23 Feb 17857Lee, a cook, was convicted for stealing, on 4 January 1785, 30 gallons of wine, called Red Port, 12 gallons of other wine, called Malmsey Madeira, 3 gallons of White Port, 3 gallons of Malmsey Madeira, 3 gallons of Claret, 3 gallons of raisin wine, 3 gallons of orange wine, 3 gallons of Brandy, 3 gallons of rum, 3 gallons of Geneva, one gallon of Arrack, 424 glass bottles, 100 weight of tallow candles, 2 linen stocks, 2 pairs of stockings, one gold ring with garnets, and 2 crown pieces. Lee was defended by William Garrow at her trial. Lee was transferred to Norfolk Island in February 1788. She left Norfolk Island in April 1793 abord the Chesterfield, bound for Bengal via Port Jackson.Lady Penrhyn
Sophia LewisLondon25 Oct 1786Death commuted to 7Lewis was convicted for stealing on 22 October 1786 one cambrick handkerchief, one linen ditto, a coat, a pen-knife, a green silk purse, two guineas, and 14s and 6d in money. Lewis was alluded to being prostitute during the trial. She married James Walbourne in March 1788 at Port Jackson. Walbourne and Lewis has two sons, William and James, and were sent to Norfolk Island in November 1791. Walbourne was charged with assaulting his wife in 1800, and they were ordered to divide their property and live apart, each with one child. Lewis took James, and Walbourne took William. Lewis did not accompany her husband when he left the colony for Ceylon in 1814. Lewis, having previously attempted suicide, ended her life at Cockle Bay near Dawes point on 3 December 1816.Lady Penrhyn
Elizabeth Leonardc. 1760London20 Oct 17847Aka Leonell. Leonard, a servant, was convicted of assaulting and stealing 4s from another prisoner on 23 September 1784 whilst being held at New Prison, Clerkenwell. Originally sentenced to death, Leonard's sentence was commuted to 7 years transportation. She married John Cullyhorn/Callahan in February 1788 at Sydney Cove. However, she left Cullyhorn to live with another man named John Curran. In January 1805, Curran charged Leonard with stripping all movable contents from their home. She was ordered to work for the Crown for two years and sent to Van Diemens Land. She died on 20 May 1807, and was buried St David's, Hobart.Lady Penrhyn
Amelia LevySouthwark9 Jan 17877Aka Mary Levy. Levy, a furrier, was convicted with Ann Martin at Southwark for stealing silk handkerchiefs. She was described as Jewish. In January 1789, Levy admitted to the theft of a white linen shift and was sentenced to 50 lashes spread out over three consecutive Saturdays. In November Levy received an additional 50 lashes for abusing Marine Sergeant Clayfield. In March 1790, Levy was sent to Norfolk Island. She married William Knight at Norfolk Island, and left aboard the Francis for Port Jackson in July 1794. No further record of Levy or her husband has been traced since.Lady Penrhyn
George Listc. 1759London10 Sep 1783LifeAka Lisk. List, a watchmaker, was convicted at the Old Bailey for assault on the King's highway. In July 1791 List established a farm on a 30-acre grant at Prospect Hill. He married Rose Burke in 1793 at Parramatta. In 1800 List was working a farm in Hawkesbury with William Butler. List and Butler sold the farm in 1805 and List returned to Britain in July 1805 aboard the Ferret.Scarborough
John Limeburnerc. 1743New Sarum9 Jul 17857Limeburner was convicted at Salisbury for stealing a waistcoat, linen shirt and stockings. Originally sentenced to death, Limeburner's sentence was commuted to seven years transportation. A report from the Dunkirk hulk described John as "tolerably decent and orderly." Limeburner married Elizabeth Ireland in September 1790 at Rosehill. Limeburner died at Ashfield on 2 September 1847, aged 104. He was the oldest colonist and last first fleeter in Sydney.Charlotte
Thomas Limpus23 Jul 1760London10 Sep 1783LifeLimpus was previously convicted in 1777 of the theft of a handkerchief and sentenced to 3 years hard labour. Due to the rebellion of the American colonies, the British government were unable to find a place beyond the seas to send convicts sentenced to transportation, so Limpus was returned to dry land by 1780. On 8 October 1782, Limpus was before William Mainwairing to 7 years transportation to Africa for theft of a cambrick handkerchief. Limpus was transported on the Benkiasa and was landed at the island of Gorée on the west coast of Africa on 3 December 1782. Many convicts died in Africa, and those who survived proved too unruly for soldiery and managing the region. Subsequently, transportation to Africa became seen as little more than tantamount to a death sentence. Limpus escaped on a British ship and returned to England in 1783. Limpus was recaptured in London in October 1783. He was convicted for returning from transportation. Limpus was found guilty of returning from transportation at his trial and sentenced to death, but was later commuted to transportation for life in America. Limpus’ second transportation was bound for Nova Scotia. He was involved in the ‘’Mercury Mutiny’’ in April 1784 and returned to England. Limpus was recaptured in Devon, his trial for returning from transportation sentenced him to death once again but this was commuted to transportation for life. Whilst held in the Dunkirk prison hulk, Thomas was described as a "quiet prisoner." Limpus was sent to Norfolk Island in March 1790. In September 1796, Thomas received a conditional pardon. Thomas died 1801.
Samuel Lightfootc. 1753Exeter14 Mar 1785Death commuted to 7Lightfoot was convicted at Exeter for stealing 5 linen shirts and 5 linen handkerchiefs. Originally sentenced to death, his sentence was commuted to 7 years transportation. A report from Dunkirk hulk notes that Lightfoot had behaved "remarkably well." Lightfoot returned to England after his sentence had expired around 1792. He petitioned to return to New South Wales as a settler, with his wife. In February 1794, Samuel received a 30-acre land grant on the north side of the harbour opposite Sydney Cove. Samuel and his wife arrived in the colony in 1803 aboard the Calcutta. He went to Van Diemens Land in 1804. In April 1810, Lightfoot is recorded as an overseer in Hobart. He died there on 17 May 1818.Charlotte
Joseph LongstreetMarlborough5 Oct 17847Longstreet was convicted at Marlborough for stealing dyed Spanish wool. He died at sea on 19 July 1787.Alexander
Joseph LongGloucester23 Mar 1785Death commuted to 14Long was convicted at Gloucester for stealing one silver watch. In October 1788, Long was sent to Norfolk Island. In January 1789, Long received 12 lashes for being absent from work. In October he received 100 lashes for lending shoes he was supposed to have been mending. Long died on Norfolk Island on 15 June 1793.Alexander
John LockleyLondon22 Feb 1786Death commuted to 7Lockley, a watchmaker, was convicted for stealing 12 sets of silver watch cases, and one bag. Lockley was originally sentenced to death but was probably granted a last-minute reprieve. John was defended by William Garrow at his trial. In March 1790 he was sent to Norfolk Island. In December 1807, Lockley went to Van Diemens Land. He drowned there on 16 April 1808.Alexander
Mary Lovec. 1725Maidstone15 Mar 178514Love was convicted with Elizabeth Bird for receiving stolen goods. Love was a widow and about 60 at the time of her conviction. Love returned to England on the Britannia, arriving in London in July 1797.Lady Penrhyn
Elizabeth LockGloucester26 Mar 17837Lock, a servant, was convicted for burglary of 11s. Lock married Richard Morgan in March 1788 at Port Jackson. Richard was sent to Norfolk Island in January 1790. Lock followed him in March. Morgan and Lock did not reunite on Norfolk Island, as he had started living with another woman there. Elizabeth began cohabiting with a marine, Thomas Scully. Scully left Norfolk Island in 1795. Lock may have gone with him because the last record of her was that year.Lady Penrhyn
Nathaniel Lucas1764London7 Jul 17847Scarborough
Humphrey LynchNew Sarum5 Mar 17857Lynch, a tailor, was convicted for assault with a stick and highway robbery. Originally sentenced to death, Lynch's sentenced was commuted to 7 years transportation. In March 1790, Lynch was sent to Norfolk Island. In June 1794, Lynch is listed as living with Second Fleeter Ann Stokes on a farm at Queenborough, Norfolk Island. In November 1807, Lynch and Stokes went to Van Diemens Land. Lynch was granted 30 acres in the Clarence Plains region. On 26 February 1816 Stokes died. A newspaper reported that Humphrey had bequeathed some sheep to a daughter. She has not been identified and may have been adopted. Lynch committed suicide by hanging from a tree on 31 December 1817.Alexander
Ann Lynch1746Bristol30 Mar 178614Lynch was convicted for receiving stolen goods. Lynch cohabited and had a son with a marine, Thomas Cotterell. In 1790, Lynch and her son were sent to Norfolk Island, after which she had no further association with Cotterell. On Norfolk Island, Lynch cohabited and married another marine, Thomas Williams. Williams received a grant of 60 acres at Creswell Bay in February 1792. In September 1793, Williams was listed as a constable in the Creswell Bay and West Point streams area and also worked as a miller. By 1814 Williams and Lynch were living together in the Sydney area, although Ann does not appear with him in the 1821 register. In September 1823, Lynch appears in the Muster but she disappears before the 1828 Muster. On 19 November 1823, a woman known as "Ann Williams" is listed in the New South Wales State Records as being admitted to hospital.Charlotte
John LloydLondon25 Feb 17847Aka Loyd, Lyde. Lloyd was convicted for stealing on 21 February 1784 one wooden till, one half-guinea, two half-crowns, and 20s in money. Lloyd was sentenced to 7 years transportation and placed aboard the Mercury bound for Nova Scotia and was involved in the Mercury Mutiny, in April 1784 and returned to England, landing in Torbay, where Lloyd was captured. He was later sent to New South Wales. A report from the Dunkirk Hulk describes John as "in general tolerably well behaved but troublesome at times." Lloyd died on 27 September 1811 in Sydney.Friendship

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James M'Donnaugh1752Maidstone11 Jul 17857aka McDonaugh. M'Donnaugh, a labourer, was convicted with Thomas Matson for the theft of a Leaden pipe. M'Donnaugh was sentenced in September 1790 to 200 lashes and to wear an iron collar for six months. He died in 1791, possibly suicide by hanging.Alexander
Charles M'Laughlinc. 1770Durham21 Jul 17857aka McLaughlin, McLellan, McLennan, MacLaulin. M'Laughlin, from Devon, was convicted at Durham for the theft of a purse, containing 14s 6d. He was one of the initial settlers of Norfolk Island in February 1788. In April M'Laughlin received 36 lashes for theft of rum, in May 36 lashes for "seditious and threatening words," and in August 36 lashes for stealing eggs. M'Laughlin received a fractured skull in May 1790 and was not expected to live. He was sentenced in May 1791 to 6 weeks in irons on 2 weeks ration of corn and water for stealing potatoes, but punishment ceased on 12 June. M'Laughlin is marked as having left the colony in January 1793.Alexander
Edward M'Leanc. 1731Maidstone15 Mar 17847aka MacLean, MacClean. M'Lean, a labourer, was convicted at Maidstone for stealing many items of clothing. Originally sentenced to death, this was commuted to seven years transportation.Scarborough
Francis M'Lean24 March 1784Guildford7aka MacLean, McLean. M'Lean, a labourer, was convicted with his brother Thomas M'Lean for burglary of items. Originally sentenced to death, overturned to seven years transportation to America. They escaped and were tried once again together for being at large before the expiration of their sentence. In April 1788 25 lashes were ordered against M'Lean for refusing to obey an order, however, the punishment was forgiven. Both brothers left the colony in 1791, their sentences having expired.Alexander
Thomas M'LeanGuildford7aka MacLean, McLean. M'Lean, a labourer, was convicted with his brother Francis M'Lean for burglary of items. Originally sentenced to death, overturned to seven years transportation to America. They escaped and were tried once again together for being at large before the expiration of their sentence. M'Lean married Margaret Bunn in March 1788. Both brothers left the colony in 1791, their sentences having expired. M'Lean left Margaret behind.Alexander
John MacIntireDurham7
John MansfieldChelmsford7 Years TransportationStole 8 pigsAlexander
Betty MasonGloucester14
Sarah McCormickManchester7
Mary McCormackLiverpool7
Richard McDeed
Redman McGrahRedman
James MedlycottJames
William MarinerOxford7
William MarneyLondon7
Jane MarriottLondon7
John MarrottGloucester7
Mary MarshallLondonLife
Joseph MarshallLondon14
Mary MarshallLondon7
Ann MartinSouthwarkLady Penrhyn
Abraham MartinNew Sarum7
London7
Stephen MartinBristol7
Thomas MartinExeter7
James MartynExeter7
Susannah MasonLondonalias Gibbs
Ann MatherLondon7
Mather MATHERLondon7
Thomas MatsonMaidstone7
Richard MayNew Sarun7
London7alias Magee
William McNamarWilliam
John MeynellNottinghamalias William Radford
Jacob Messiah
Jane MeechExeter7Mrs. William Meech
Samuel MidgleyLancaster7
Richard MiddletonLondon7
Edward Miles7
Matthew Mills
Charles MiltonMaidstone7
Mary MitchcraftKingston7
Mary MitchellKingston7
Nathaniel MitchellDorchester7
John MollandsLaunceston7
Samuel MobbsLondon7
Charles Mood7
John MoorinLondon7
William MooreWilliamLondon7
John MorleyLondon7
Richard MorganGloucester7
Robert MorganRobertLondon7
William MorganLondon7
Joseph Morley
Peter MorrisBristol7
James MorrisbyLondon7James Morrisby was born on the 23rd of January 1757 at Cawood on the River Ouse between Selby and York in North Yorkshire, England.
The Morrisbys were wealthy and influential as Lords of Morrisby in Cumberland in the UK for 500 years until 1499. There were 17 knights in direct succession.
James was a blacksmith by trade. He then enlisted in the Scots Guards on May 4th 1776 aged 19 years.
He was five foot seven inches tall with brown eyes and wore a black hat, red coat and white trousers while stationed at the Tower of London.
On the 6th of July 1784 at the age of 27 years, James was apprehended for attempting to remove an iron bar with a weight of ten pounds and value of 10 pennies or four pence from a house in St Paul’s churchyard.
A day later he was sentenced at the Old Bailey in London to seven years transportation.
Two months later he was placed on the Censor hulk ship which held convicts at Newgate. He spent two and half years on the stinking hulk before being transferred to Portsmouth.
On the 27th of February 1787 he saw the shores of England and his first wife and daughter for the last time, setting sail on the Scarborough as part of eleven ships of the First Fleet.
He was one of 717 convicts under the command of Captain Arthur Philip and travelled via Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town, arriving in Botany Bay on a very hot January the 18th 1788.
Three months later he was sent to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine trees, where he became a model settler and in July 1791 at the end of his transportation term became a free settler and farmer owning 12 acres of land.
In November 1791, James married another convict Anne Brooks and in 1802 he became a constable.
He left Norfolk Island as part of its forced closure aboard the Porpoise on Boxing Day 1807. With his second wife and five children, and about to turn 50, he gave up a house, large assets and successful farm in exchange for 80 acres of virgin land at Clarence Plains east of Hobart in Tasmania, when it was known as Van Diemen’s Land.
He called his new home Belmont Lawn which overlooked the beautiful Ralph’s Bay in the River Derwent. He died in 1839, aged 82 years, a wealthy and well respected farmer and has a large gravestone at St Matthews of Clarence Plains Church in Rokeby, Tasmania.
John MortimoreExeter7
Mary MortonLondon23 February 17857Tried for stealing three pieces containing seventeen handkerchiefs.
John MowbrayLincoln7
WilliamWilliamGuildford7
Edward MoyleLaunceston7
Hannah MullensLondon10 January 1787LifeThere is no transcription of Mullens' trial. However, she is mentioned in the Old Bailey Punishment Summary as having received His Majesty's pardon after being capitally convicted at former sessions on the condition of being transported for the following terms, to the Eastern coast of New South Wales, or some one or other of the islands adjacent. She became wife of Charles Peat.Lady Penrhyn
Stephen MullisExeter7
Jesse MullockNew Sarum7
Lydia MunroKingston14Prince of Wales
John Munroec. 1770London21 April 17847alias Nurse. Tried at the Old Bailey, with George Robinson and George Bannister, for stealing one marcella petticoat, one child's dimity cloak, one linen gown and one pair of cotton stockings.
James Murphy7
William MurphyLiverpool7

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John NewlandLondon7Scarborough
Robert NettletonKingston upon7Alexander
John NealLondon7Scarborough
James NealBristol7Friendship
Elizabeth NeedhamLondon7Lady Penrhyn
John NichollsLondon7Scarborough
Phebe Norton1761London25 Oct 17867Alias Jones, Knight. Norton, a servant and housekeeper to James Milne, stole on 20 August 1786, a tablespoon, 3 teaspoons, a counterpane, 3 sheets, a coat, a satin waistcoat, a table cloth, 2 check curtains and a pair of leather gloves from Milne. As reported by Arthur Bowes Smyth, "Phebe Norton, A convict on board us fell from the head, into the Sea, it was a remarkable calm day, therefore before she had time to go down, two men jump’d overboard & saved her by hauling her into the pinnace which was fasten’d at the stern."Lady Penrhyn
Robert NunnLondon7Scarborough

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Paul PaigeLincoln7
William PaneNottingham7
Edward ParryStafford7
William ParrLiverpool7
John Henry PalmerLondon7
John ParkerLondon7
William Parish1751London20 Oct 17847William Parish, alias Potter may have been an unemployed seaman, but on 27 September 1784 he became a highwayman. Parish was tried before Mr Recorder. Parish was indicted for feloniously assaulting William Stent with a pistol on the King's highway on 27 September 1784, with intent to steal money from Stent.
Richard PartridgeLondonDeath commuted to LifeOriginally sentenced to 7 years transportation to America at the Old Bailey for stealing one linen shift, one linen apron, one pair of cotton stockings pence, and one pair of linen cover sluts on 30 April 1783. He was part of a group of 24 convicts lead principally by John Kellan which overthrew their transportation vessel bound for America, the Swift and returned to Britain. He was tried at the Old Bailey for returning from transportation and sentenced to death. The sentence was commuted to transportation for life on 10 September 1783.
Peter ParrisExeter7
Jane ParkinsonManchesteraka Partington
Elizabeth ParkerGloucester7Accompanied by her daughter AnnFriendship then from Cape Charlotte
Ann ParselyLondon17877Sentenced to 7 years transportation for stealing. In 1791, bore a son to naval lieutenant James Furzer. Settled in Sydney on expiry of her jail term.Prince of Wales
Mary ParkerLondon7
Sarah PartridgeLondon7alias Roberts
Sarah ParryLondonLife
Edward Bearcro PerrotBristol7
John PetrieLondon7
Samuel PeytonLondon7
Richard PercivalLondon7 Jul 17847Convicted of stealing one silver watch, one silver milk pot, one silver spoon, one pair of steel scissors with silver bows, one pair of leather shoes, a quantity of sugar, half 2 pound of tobacco, one linen towel and 480 copper halfpence. On 23 February 1785, his sentence of seven years transportation was transferred from transportation to America to transportation to Africa.
John PettittLondon21 Apr 17847Convicted of stealing one flute, called an English flute, and two fifes.
James PeauletLondon7
Charles PeatLondon23 Feb 1785LifeOriginally convicted on 5 December 1781 and sentenced to death for stealing by highway robbery a silk purse, and money on Finchley Common. The sentence of death was later overturned and Peat was sentenced to transportation for life in Nova Scotia. He was involved in the Mercury Mutiny and was found "at large" in England, his return from transportation is recorded in the Old Bailey Punishment Summaries of 10 September 1783. Peat was sentenced to transportation for life in 1785. He became the husband of Hannah Mullens.Scarborough
Joshua PeckExeter7
Edward PerkinsPlymouth7
John PetherickPlymouth7
John Penny7
William PhillimoreLondon10 Dec 17837Convicted at the Old Bailey. Unusually, details of Phillimore's trial is not transcribed.
Richard PhillipsLondon10 Dec 17837Convicted of stealing 16lbs of lead.
Mary PhillipsTaunton7Born about 1768. Convicted 20 Mar 1786 at Taunton, Somerset of Break /Enter /theft value 18 shillings. Ordered to the hulk Dunkirk 13 Apr 1786. Sailed from Portsmouth 13 May 1787 per Charlotte, transferred at Rio to Friendship, transferred at Cape of Good Hope to Prince of Wales. Had son James McDonald in 1789 to Private Alexander McDonald. Had daughter Sarah Spencer Phillips in 1791 to soldier Thomas Spencer. Had son John Stevens in 1793 and daughter Elizabeth Stevens in 1796 to Private James Riley. Had daughter Mary Stevens in 1809 to convict Thomas Stevens. Died 22 Jan 1850 buried Longford, Tasmania.
Roger PhyfieldShrewsburyaka TwyfieldFriendship
Mary PhynLondon7
Samuel PigottExeter7
Mary PinderLincoln7
Elizabeth PipkinLondon7
Mary PilesLondon6 Apr 17857aka Pile. Originally convicted on 15 January 1783 to be fined 1s and to serve twelve months in a House of Correction for stealing one linen apron, five caps, one muslin handkerchief, one metal watch, one steel chain and money. Piles was convicted once again for stealing money. During the trial she was referred to as "the female highwayman."
David PopeSouthwark7
John PowerLondon14 Dec 17857Power was convicted with Charles Young of stealing 2092lb of wood, called Red Sanders wood the property of the East India. The trial in question results in a verdict of not guilty. However, both Young and Power are listed in the Old Bailey Punishment Summaries as sentenced to 7 years transportation. Both defended by William Garrow who said in his defence that "There is no evidence at all against Power" when cross-examining the witness Judah Bottlebold and that "what Bottlebold says against Power alone, is not evidence."
John PontieLondon7 Jul 1784Death commuted to LifeConvicted at the Old Bailey of stealing thirteen yards of lace. Originally sentenced to death, overturned to transportation for life on 23 February 1785.
Wells7Charlotte
William PooreDorchester7Aka Power, PoorCharlotte
Elizabeth Powley
Ann PowellLondon13 Dec 17867Convicted of stealing one pair of stays, one gown, one apron, and one black silk cloak.
James PriceGloucester7
John PriceSouthwark7
Catherine PriorPrior's son John Matthew was born at sea on 14 Nov 1787.
Thomas PriorReading7
Thomas Pritchard
Edward PughGloucester7
Elizabeth PulleyNorfolk7

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John Randallc. 1764Manchester17857Aka Randel and Raynolds. Tried at Manchester 1785 for stealing a silver watch chain, was then sent to the Ceres hulk, then 1786 delivered to the ship Alexander for transportation for 7 years. He stated his birthplace to be New Haven Connecticut, Nth America. He was an African American and, considering the area he was from and the time, was most probably a slave before making his way to England. It is not known how he made his way to England.Alexander
George ReymondLondon7
John RamfeyKinston7
Charles RepeatWarwick7
William ReadCroydon7
Bartholomew ReardonWinchester7
Ann ReadLondonLifeLady Penrhyn
Thomas RisdaleBristolLifealias Crowder
James RichardEast Grinstead7
James RichardsonMaidstone7
Edward RisbyGloucester7
William Richardsonc. Feb 1761London10 Dec 1783Death commuted to 7Convicted for assault and highway robbery. Married Isabella Rosson in September 1789 and had at least 2 children. Described as having a thin face, fair complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, and 5' 5" tall.Alexander
Hardwicke RichardsonLondon25 Oct 17867Convicted for stealing clothing.Alexander
John Richardsonc. 1760London7 Jul 17847Aka Mann. Convicted for stealing household goods. Fathered two children with Mary FinnScarborough
David RichardLondon7
Samuel Richardsonc. 1766London15 Sep 17847Convicted for stealing silk.Scarborough
William RicksonChelmsford7
John RichardsWinchester7alias Williams
James RichardLaunceston7
John RiceExeter7Charlotte
Anthony RopeChelmsford7
Daniel RogersCroydon7
George RobinsonLincoln7
Isaac RogersGloucester14
Thomas RobinsonKingston upon7
John RobertsLiverpool7
George Robinsonc. 1770London21 April 17847Tried for stealing one marcella petticoat, one child's dimity cloak, one linen gown and one pair of cotton stockings
John RomainLondon11 May 17847There is no transcription of Romain's trial at the Old Bailey. However, he is mentioned in the Old Bailey Punishment Summary as having his transportation location changed from America to Africa.
John RoweLaunceston7
William RoweLaunceston7
William Robertsc. 1755Bodmin17 August 17867Convicted for the theft of five pound and half weight of yarn, property of William Moffat of LauncestonScarborough
William RobinsonExeter7
Henry RoachExeter7
John RobinsExeter7alias Major
Walton Rousalias Batley
Mary RoltLondon
Isabella RossonLondon10 Jan 17877Tried for stealing one tambour muslin.
John RusselLondon7
John RuglassLondon23 Feb 1785LifeThere is no transcription of Ruglass's trial. However, he is mentioned in the Old Bailey Punishment Summaries as being sentenced to be transported for life.
John RusslerLondonLife
James RuseBodmin7aka Ruce
Robert RuthExeter7
John Ryan

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William Saltmarshc. 1770Kingston29 Mar 17857Alexander
Thomas SandersonLincoln7
William SandsLincoln7Alexander
Peter SampsonLondon7Convicted of burglarious breaking and entering a dwelling and stealing one linen sheet, eight damask table cloths, one sheet, eight shirts and one counterpane.Scarborough
Ann SandlinLondon7alias LynesLady Penrhyn
Robert ScattergoodStafford7Alexander
Elizabeth ScottLondon7Convicted for stealing four bridles, one bradoon, two strap irons, and two leather straps.Prince of Wales
Samuel SelshireLondon7Scarborough
John SeymourSherborne7Scarborough
William ShearmanReading7Alexander
Joseph ShawStafford7Alexander
Robert ShepherdDurham7Alexander
George SharpDurham7Alexander
William ShoreLancaster7Alexander
James ShiersLondonLifeScarborough
John SilverthornNew Sarum7Alexander
Robert SidawayLondonLifeaka Sideway, SideawayFriendship
Sarah SlaterLondon7Lady Penrhyn
John SmallExeter7Charlotte
Richard SmartGloucester7Alexander
Daniel SmartGloucester7Alexander
Thomas SmithLancaster7Alexander
William SmithLiverpool7Alexander
Edward SmithLondon7Scarborough
William SmithLondon7Scarborough
Thomas SmithLondon7alias HaynesScarborough
James SmithLondon7Scarborough
John SmithGuildford7Scarborough
William SmithBodmin1Scarborough
Ann SmithWinchester7Mrs John Smith was accompanied by her young daughter Ann.Charlotte
Hannah SmithWinchester7Lady Penrhyn
William SmithDorchester7Charlotte
Edward SmithExeter7Charlotte
John SmithExeter7Charlotte
Ann SmithLondon7Lady Penrhyn
Catherine SmithLondon7Prince of Wales
Catherine SmithLondon7Lady Penrhyn
Mary SmithLondon7Lady Penrhyn
William SnalehamLondon7Scarborough
Henry Sparks
Daniel SpencerDorchester14Charlotte
John Spenceralias Pearce
Mary SpenceWigan5Prince of Wales
Charlotte SpringmoreLondon19 Oct 17857Convicted of an assault upon Susannah Edhouse, with willfully destroying her cloth cotton gown. She was said to be a prostitute during her trial.
Mary Springham29 Feb 1768London25 Oct 17867Springham, a hawker, was convicted for stealing cash and a snuff-box, value 51s. She gave birth to 3 children in the colony and died on Norfolk Island in 1796.Lady Penrhyn
James SquireKingston7aka SquiresCharlotte
William StanleyNew Sarum7Alexander
Thomas Stantonc. 1760Launceston19 Mar 17857alias Abdin, Ebden, Eldon, Ibden. Stealing a horse - geldings.Scarborough
John Morris StephensDorchester7Charlotte
Margaret StewartExeter7Charlotte
John StogdellLondon14Alexander
John StokeeDurham7
Charles StoneLondon7Alexander
Henry StoneLondon7
Martin StoneWarwick7Alexander
James StowLincoln7Alexander
Thomas StrechShrewsbury7aka StretchFriendship
James StrongDorchester7Alexander
James StuartLondon7Scarborough
John SummersGloucester13 Jul 17847Convicted for stealing a knapsack.Alexander

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Joshua Taylorc. 1768Manchester14 Oct 17847Theft of handkerchief Alexander
Henry Taylorc. 1754London14 Jan 17847Convicted for stealing iron bars and railing. Involved in the Mercury Mutiny.Friendship
Sarah Taylorc. 1755Kingston9 Apr 17877Convicted for assault and robbery. She married William French Brown in 1788.Prince of Wales
Thomas Hilton TenantChelmsfordalias Phillip Devine
Cornelius TeagueBodmin7
James Tenchallaka Tenninghill
Elizabeth Thackeryc. 1767Manchester4 May 17867The last survivor of the First Fleet.Friendship then from Cape Charlotte
William ThompsonDurham7
James ThomasLondon7
James ThompsonLondon7
James ThomasLondon7
John ThomasLondon7
William ThompsonLondon7
James Thoudy
Elizabeth ThomasWigan7
Ann ThorntonLondon7
Thomas TunminsWarwick7
Thomas TilleyStafford7
Thomas TillLondon7
Nicholas ToddLondon7
Joseph TrotterMaidstone7Alexander
John TraceExeter7
Susannah TrippettLondon7
Ralph Turnerc. 1749Manchester14 Apr 17857Alexander
Joseph TusoLondonLife
John Turnerc. 1740Maidstone16 Apr 17837Convicted for stealing a cask of beer. Involved in the Mercury Mutiny.Friendship
Moses TuckerPlymouth7
Thomas Turnerc. 1740Oxford6 Mar 1782Death to 7Convicted for assault and highway robbery. Involved in the Mercury Mutiny.Friendship
John Turnerc. 1759York24 Jul 1784Death to 7Convicted for stealing a horse - a gelding.Scarborough
Mary Turnerc. 1766Worcester5 Mar 17857Aka Wilkes. Convicted for stealing clothing.Lady Penrhyn
William TwynehamReading7
Ann TwyfieldShrewsbury7aka Dawley
William TyrrellWinchester7

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James Underwoodc. 1743New Sarum11 Mar 1786Death commuted to 14Underwood was convicted for stealing 5 sheep with intent to steal fat & kidneys. Underwood was described in a report from the Dunkirk Hulk as "tolerably decent and orderly." This James Underwood should not be confused with the Third Fleeter of the same name who was a shipwright and became very successful in the colony. On 4 July 1788, he was marked as "Run from the Colony" and he does not appear in later records.Charlotte
John Usherc. 1769Maidstone17 Mar 17857Usher, a jeweller, was convicted for stealing 5 yards of linen. In March 1790, he was sent to Norfolk Island where he lived with Margaret Carter, a Second Fleeter. They had a son John Carter, born on Norfolk Island in 1792. Margaret died on Norfolk Island in 1796. In October 1796, Usher was employed as an overseer. He returned to Port Jackson in 1801. No further records can be traced of him.Alexander

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William Vickeryc. 1762Exeter20 Mar 17867Vickery was convicted for stealing money. A report from the Dunkirk hulk described Vickery as "tolerably decent and orderly". In March 1790, Vickery was sent to Norfolk Island. In July 1808 Vickery left Norfolk Island as a Third Class Settler, bound for Van Diemens Land. There held 30 acres at Clarence Plains, where he died on 28 November 1828.Charlotte
Henry Vincentc. 1760London21 April 17847Vincent was convicted with two other men of stealing on 31 March 1784 200 lb of currants, and one wooden cask. Vincent died on 7 March 1788 at Port Jackson, approximately two months after the arrival of the First Fleet in New South Wales.Scarborough

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Benjamin WagerLondon7
Ellen WainwrightPreston7alias Esther Eccles
Mary WadeLondon14alias Cacklane
James WalbourneLondon7
Richard WaddicombExeter7
John WalkerLondon7
William WallOxford7
William WalshLondon7
Ann WardLondon7
John WardLowth7
Charlotte WareCharlotte
William WaterhouseKingston7
Mary WatkinsFriendship then from Rio Charlotte
John WatsanMaidstone7
Thomas WatsonExeter7
James WelchMaidstone7
John WelchDurham7
John WelchLondonDeath commuted to LifeOriginally sentenced to 7 years transportation to America at the Old Bailey for stealing one large copper, one copper saucepan, and one brass boiling pot on 11 September 1782. He was part of a group of 24 convicts lead principally by John Kellan which overthrew their transportation vessel bound for America, the Swift and returned to Britain. He was tried at the Old Bailey for returning from transportation and sentenced to death by hanging. His sentence was commuted to transportation for life on 10 September 1783.
John WelshLondon7
Benjamin WestLondon7
John WestwoodLondon7
Edward WestlakeExeter7
Samuel WheelerCroydon7
George WhitakerMaidstone7
James WhiteMaidstone7
William WhitingGloucester7
Edward WhittonMaidstoneDeath commuted to LifeLabourer convicted of assault and highway robbery, sentenced to be hanged. Reprieved on condition of serving life at James Fort, Gambia. held within a hulk for two and a half years due to complications with the establishment of a Gambian penal colony. After the colony was abandoned Edward was eventually ordered to join the Scarborough aged 30.Scarborough
Samuel WilcocksDorcester7
William WiltonWilliamBristol7
Charles WilsonLondonDeath commuted to LifeOriginally sentenced to transportation to America, he was part of a group of 24 convicts lead principally by John Kellan which overthrew their transportation vessel bound for America, the Swift and returned to Britain. He was tried for returning from transportation and sentenced to death by hanging. His sentence was commuted to transportation for life on 10 September 1783.
Peter WilsonManchester7
Charles WilliamsLondonw27Charles Williams alias Christopher Magee / Christopher McGee worked, most likely as a convict, in the American colonies for eight years. On his return to London, he was again tried and convicted and sentenced to transportation. By then, though, the American colonies had declared their independence and America was no longer the destination for convicts under sentence of transportation, so Christopher alias Charles instead sailed with the First Fleet per Scarborough to a new penal colony: the Colony of New South Wales. He married fellow First Fleeter and they went on to have two children: and . James died aged approximately 2 months old and became , and Mary drowned in the Parramatta River near Breakfast Point along with her pregnant mother Eleanor and a convict named Mary Green. Christopher buried his wife, daughter and unborn child in unconsecrated ground metres from his doorstep on his farm at Camellia, overlooking the Parramatta River. Christopher alias Charles had been the first to receive a land grant at Camellia. Later, he joined shipmate and neighbour James Ruse to become the first European farmers to work the land in the Hawkesbury. Christopher alias Charles was buried at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Windsor, in 1815, aged 52.
Daniel WilliamsPreston7
Frances WilliamsMold7
James WilliamsLondon7
John WilliamsBodmin7alias Floyd
John WilliamsMaidstone7alias Black Jack
John WilliamsExeter7
Mary WilliamsLondon7
Peter WilliamsExeter7alias Flaggett
Robert WilliamsLaunceston7
Richard WilcocksRichardExeter7
Mary WickhamNew Sarum14
John WildingBury7alias Warren. Died during passage.Scarborough
John WisehammerBristol7
George WoodLondon7
Mark Wood
Francis WoodcockShrewsbury7
Peter WoodcockLondon7
Samuel WoodhamLondonLife
Jack WolffLondon7Scarborough
John WoolcotExeterLife
Samuel WoolleyLondon15Husband of Sarah Woolley. They were sentenced together.Charlotte
Sarah WoolleyLondon14Wife of Samuel Woolley. They were sentenced together.Charlotte
William WorsdellLaunceston7
Ann WrightAnnLondon7
Benjamin WrightLondon7
c. 1757Maidstone7Originally sentenced to death for highway robbery, his sentence was commuted to 7 years transportation to Africa, which was later changed to New South Wales. Served as Colonial Baker under Governor Phillip from 1788 to c.1792 and then as Government Baker at Parramatta c.1792 to c.1810. James married Third Fleet convict Letitia Holland on 10 April 1810. They had four children. James died on 15 March 1825 and is buried in St.John's Cemetery, Parramatta.Scarborough
Joseph WrightLondon7Scarborough
Thomas WrightReading7
William WrightLondon7

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Thomas Yardsleyc. 1759Shrewsbury4 Aug 17847aka YasleyScarborough
Nancy Yatesc. 1768York9 Jul 1785Death to 7aka YeatsLady Penrhyn
John Youngc. 1762London20 Oct 17847Alexander
Simon Youngc. 1762London21 Apr 1784Death to 7Scarborough
Elizabeth Youngsonc. 1772Lancaster1 Mar 1787Death to 7aka YoungsterPrince of Wales
George Youngsonc. 1767Lancaster1 Mar 17877Prince of Wales