John Burdett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Sacrilege
Departure
Jun 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Aug 1892
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Personal Information

Name: John Burdett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 10th Aug 1892
Age at death: 73
Occupation: House Painter

Crime

Crime: Sacrilege
Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jun 1842
Ship: Emily
Arrival: 24th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Burdett was transported on the Emily, departing 25th Jun 1842 and arriving 24th Nov 1842 with 240 passengers.

Emily 2 departed Dublin 13/7/1844.

EmilyEmily (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 133 (68)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Place of origin: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire CON14-1-17 Image 78 No; 7322 Aged; 23 years old, Single Offence; Sacrilege and stealing 20 bottles of wine and 1 prayer books from Rothwell Church 1858 - Trial; Hobart. 30 November 1858. Offence; Burglary in the dwelling house of Sir V Hemming with intent to steal. Sentence; 8 years; Penal Servitude . 1865 - Trial; S.C. Hobart. 6 December 1865. Offence; Forging a cheque. Sentence; 10 years imprisonment New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-16 page 203 (15 Aug 1879 to 16 Dec 1879) POL709-1-17 page 176 (07 Apr 1880 to 26 Oct 1880) POL709-1-23 page 35 (15 Dec 1888 to 21 Feb 1891) 1892 - Possible Burial Record. Age: 75. Description: Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Date of death: 10 Aug 1892. Date of burial: 11 Aug 1892. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 532