John Burgess

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Fraud
Departure
Dec 1829
Arrival
May 1830
Death
Dec 1830
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Personal Information

Name: John Burgess
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 23rd Dec 1830
Age at death: 29
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman

Crime

Crime: Fraud
Convicted at: Hertford Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Dec 1829
Ship: Mermaid
Arrival: 7th May 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Burgess was transported on the Mermaid, departing 2nd Dec 1829 and arriving 7th May 1830 with 200 passengers.

MermaidMermaid (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 243 (124)
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 11th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Records, Convicts Deaths. Effects of Deceased Convicts, - 38/0634 Date; 8 May 1830 Name; John Burgess Ship. Mermaid Year of Arrival; 1830 Amount; 3. £. 14. Shillings . 0 Pence. Deposited in the Savings Bank of New South Wales Died; 23 Dec 1830 ------------------

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 21st July 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 Name: John Burgess Date of Death: 23 Dec 1830 Ship: Mermaid. Place: Sydney -------------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Settler and Convict Lists, 1787-1834 Name: John Burgess Arrival Date: 1830 Vessel: Mermaid Province: New South Wales Title: Convicts arrived Year(s): 1828-1832 Estimated birth year: abt 1801 Age 29. Noted against his name: Dead; December 1830 -------------------------------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for John Burgess . Bound Indentures. 1829-1830 Married - No children Trade: Gardener, Groom & Indoor Servant. Offence: Swindling Goods Height: 5 ft. 9 1/4 Complexion; Ruddy Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel How disposed off: Dr Bowman Sydney for Hunter River