John Burke

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Attempted murder
Departure
Jun 1811
Arrival
Jun 1811
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Burke
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Madras General Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jun 1811
Arrival: 20th Jun 1811
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Burke was transported on the Frederick And Maria, departing 1st Jun 1811 and arriving 20th Jun 1811 with 2 passengers.

The Frederick and Maria, Captain Macknee 1 ance, which sailed for India last Monday se'nnight, fell in at sea with the Unity colonial schooner, arrived last week, and received 5 male prisoners who had secreted themselves on board. They were delivered up to the Police, and are confined to the gaol gang.

Frederick And MariaFrederick And Maria (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856

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Convict Notes

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on 3rd November 2024

1810 - 16 October 1810. Trial Offence; Guilty of Felony in maliciously shooting at Alexander McDonald Sentenced to be hung but commuted to transportation for Life to NSW Colonial Secretary's Papers Name John Burke Event Date 20 Jun 1811 Ship; Frederick and Maria Event Description To Trotter and McNeelance re delivery of prisoners. Put on board at Calcutta to be landed as convicts Comments Per "Frederick and Maria", 1811 Page 28 Ship; Kangaroo & Frederick and Maria. Kangeroo to VDL 1845 - 30 September 1845. Permission to Marry. John Burke; Ship; Frederick & Maria, Kangaroo. C.P. to Mary Mooney, Ship; Garland Grove. No; 349 Approved 1846 - Convict Musters, Place of Conviction Madras Ticket of Leave; 1845 1849 Convict Musters. Place of Conviction Madras Sentence; Life. Conditional Pardon