James Burgess

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jun 1810
Arrival
Dec 1810
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Burgess
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: York Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1810
Ship: Indian
Arrival: 16th Dec 1810
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Burgess was transported on the Indian, departing 30th Jun 1810 and arriving 16th Dec 1810 with 201 passengers.

IndianIndian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 21 (12)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 24th September 2025

Colonial Secretary Index. BURGESS, James. Per "Indian", 1810 1817 Nov 24 Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3175; 4/1850 p.45) 1820 May 28 Memorial (Fiche 3015; 4/1823 No.97 pp.218-20)

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 23rd September 2025

National Archives. HO 11/2-1. Indents for early Convict Ships. Indian. James Burgess, Tried York Assizes, 5 March 1808, Life. ---------------------------------------------------------------- James Burgess, aged 19, of Thirkleby, labourer, for having stolen and taken away two ewe sheep, the property of Thomas Caley, of West Newton—Guilty- Death, Star (London), 15 March 1808.