Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Levi Burton was transported on the Sesostris, departing 23rd Nov 1825 and arriving 21st Mar 1826 with 151 passengers.
Sesostris (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 312 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Levi Hani/Henry Burton was a gypsy baptised on 16/10/1799 at Yeovil in Somerset - to John Burton and Joanne Boswell. Joanne's sister Tryphena was the mother of Belcher Dicks who was convicted with Belcher. Levi had been whipped in public a few years before transportation. He was part of Burton's gang of gypsies who raided fairs and sweated horses.
Levi was worn in Somerset. 1835: TOL Goulburn 1837: TOL Goulburn 15/3/1843 Sydney Morning Herald: GAOL DELIVERY. Levi Burton and Samuel Sweeny, committed on a charge of cattle stealing from Yass, and in gaol since 6th November, were discharged by proclamation, there being no prosecution. 2/2/1852: COF 1874: NSW BDM - Levi died aged 70 at Goulburn. No marriage or children found.
Spent time at Hyde Park Barracks Sydney