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William Burge

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Summary

Born
Jan 1768
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1791
Arrival
Feb 1792
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William Burge
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1768
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st May 1791
Ship: Pitt
Arrival: 14th Feb 1792
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Burge was transported on the Pitt, departing 31st May 1791 and arriving 14th Feb 1792 with 406 passengers.

Built Thames, England 1780. 775 tons. Rig type: S.

PittPitt

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 166
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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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th September 2021

1828 - New South Wales, Australia Census 45. William Burg. Age; 60. F. S. Ship; Pitt - 1792. 7 years, Protestant [ Labourer - Poor. Wilberforce] 46. M.J. Age; 46. Ship; Wanstead - 1814 7 years, Protestant 47. Edward J. Age; 18. Came Free ** 48. William Jnr. Age; 12. Born Colony. Wife; Martha Jackway. Per Ship; Wanstead - 1814