Christopher Burton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Shop lifting
Departure
Jul 1829
Arrival
Nov 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Christopher Burton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy
Aliases: Bruton

Crime

Crime: Shop lifting
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Jul 1829
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 4th Nov 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Christopher Burton was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th Jul 1829 and arriving 4th Nov 1829 with 201 passengers.

The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 8th November 2024

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Christopher Burton, alias Bruton, age on arrival, 14, per Guildford (8) 1829. Tried at Dublin. 1829, 7 years for Robbery shop. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1815, native place, Dublin. Single. Catholic. Trade, Errand boy.