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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Burke
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Coal miner

Crime

Crime: Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Convicted at: Ireland, Queen's County
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Burke was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.

The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)

WestmorelandWestmoreland (generic)

References

Primary SourceNSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts.

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Convict Notes

Dennis Nightingale avatar
94
on 24th June 2015

32215 Burke John - Westmoreland 1838. 1847 16 June Port Stephens MM. Obtained Ticket of Leave. 164168 Burke John - Westmoreland 1838. 6 May 1850 Maitland - Application to Marry John Burke aged 36, arrived per 'Westmoreland', application to marry Mary Burke aged 21 arrived free per Success. 88094 Burke John - Westmoreland 1838. 1852 11 February MM. Granted Conditional Pardon.

Dennis Nightingale avatar
94
on 24th June 2015

Born - Queens County Ireland. Single.