Burke Jackson

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Maureen Withey on 19th August 2021

The King against Burke Jackson and Joseph Bradley.— — Mr. Harris stated the indictment the jury, which charged the Defendants with having obtained from Mr. Walter Mayers, Cheltenham, goldsmith, two watches, and a diamond ring, of the value 781. under false pretences, with intent to cheat and defraud the said Walter Mayers of the same. Mr. Hughes, who was also of Counsel for the Prosecution, briefly stated the facts, which he said had no doubt would fully satisfy the minds of the jury the guilt of the prisoners. The first witness called was the prosecutor, Mayers, who stated, that the prisoners came to his shop in Cheltenham, the 24th of Feb. last, and agreed to purchase two gold watches and a diamond ring for the of 781. —that he was to take the said watches and ring the of the prisoners at No. 4, the High-street, when they would give him the money for them—That at the time appointed, he took the watches and ring to the prisoners, who instead paying for them, one the prisoners (Bradley} drew draft upon upon Messrs. Wright and Selby, bankers, of London, for the amount. ... ... The jury immediately returned a verdict of Guilty. The Judge then asked what they had to state why sentence should not passed upon them, upon which Mr. Bradley addressed the Court, and was afterwards followed by Mr. Jackson, both of whom stated they had no intention of cheating the prosecutor. The Judge, in a most feeling, and impressive manner, addressed the prisoners, stating that they had been convicted on evidence so clear, as to leave no doubt in his mind, or the mind of any person present, of their guilt—that it was most painful him see young men, of so apparent respectability, and whose education ought to have shown them better conduct, in the situation they were—associated with felons of the description and he remarked, with feeling, on the distress and pain they had brought upon their friends by such abandoned conduct; and he then sentenced them to be transported for the term of 7 years. The prisoners, during the whole time, conducted themselves with proper decorum, and took notes of the evidence, which they occasionally handed over their counsel.— The Court was uncommonly crowded, and them general feeling of regret, at seeing young men of respectable connexions, in so degraded a situation. Cheltenham Chronicle, 8 Apr 1813. -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. JACKSON, Burke or William Collins Burke. Per "Surrey", 1814. 1814 Aug 18 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Surrey" and forwarded to Windsor for distribution (Reel 6004; 4/3493 p.256) 1815 Jun 10 On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Estramina" (Reel 6004; 4/3494 p.91) 1815 Sep 28 Prisoner at Newcastle. To Thompson re remission of Jackson's sentence & return to Sydney (Reel 6004; 4/3494 p.212) 1816 Dec 2 Requesting guarantee payment of set of bills (Reel 6046; 4/1736 pp.21-2) 1817 Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3178; 4/1851 pp.186-186a) 1821 May 27 Re evidence at inquest on Thomas Jones (Reel 6021; 4/1819 pp.366-71) 1822 Aug 14 Captain. Testifying to character of William Quick for ticket of leave (Fiche 3224; 4/1867 p.25) -------------------------------------------------- MARRIED — This day by Special License, at the Church of St. Philip, Sydney, by the Reverend Mr. COWPER, Mr. William Collins Burke Jackson, to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. Robert Jones, of Sydney. Sydney Gazette, 16 Dec 1815. -------------------------------------------------- BIRTH.—On Tuesday the 22d ult. Mrs W. C. Burke Jackson, of a daughter. Sydney Gazette, 9 Nov 1816. --------------------------------------------------- BIRTH.—On the 14th instant, Mrs. W. C. Burk Jackson, of a son. Sydney Gazette, 27 Dec 1817. --------------------------------------------------- MR. BURKE JACKSON, of Castlereagh-street, being called upon by his Creditors to liquidate their respective Demands which he is unable to immediately comply with, in consequence of the heavy Sums indebted to him by Book Debts and Notes of Hand, will be compelled to resort to legal measures without respect to Persons, unless those that he has Claims on discharge the same forthwith. Sydney Gazette, 13 Dec 1817. -------------------------------------------------- MRS. Jackson and Family leaving the Colony in the Ship Friendship, request Claims may be immediately presented at the House of Mr. Burke Jackson, George-street. Sydney Gazette, 21 Feb 1818. ------------------------------------------------------- ALL Persons holding Bills, drawn, accepted, or indorsed by Mr. Burke Jackson; are requested to present the same for Payment at his Residence in George-street, on the 25th Day of September next. Sydney Gazette, 1 Aug 1818. ---------------------------------------------------- NOTICE is hereby given, that all Cattle found Trespassing on Marshall's Farm, situate at the Ponds, in the District of Parramatta, the Property of Mr. Burke Jackson, of Sydney, I am empowered as his Overseer to cause the same to be impounded. JAMES GARLAND Sydney Gazette, 12 Sep 1818. -------------------------------------------------- MRS. BURKE JACKSON, intending to leave the Colony by an early Opportunity requests Claims to be presented. Hobart Town Gazette, 2 Oct 1819. --------------------------------------------------- DIED. On the 5th March, that eccentric well known character, Burke Jackson. This unfortunate Gentleman by birth and education, came to the elder Colony many years ago under the sentence of the law. He had not been long in exile, when, by the death of a relative, he became possessed of some thousands per annum ; together with Langley-hall, and some other estates in England. After this, he married a Miss Jones, a young Lady of respectable connexions ; who was, however, ultimately obliged to leave him, in consequence of his having brought himself to a state of mental aberration from excessive drinking, in the lowest company. On his first coming to his fortune, he spent thousands in the Colony, with a liberality well suited to a Prince. But, latterly, after his derangement, he could find no friend to protect or take care of him, although he had been the friend to many. During the last few years, he was only allowed 25s. per week for his subsistence. The hereditary property, which he could not alienate, descends to his son, the only issue of his marriage. Colonial Advocate, 1 May 1828. ---------------------------------------------------- It seems that the late Mr. BURKE JACKSON left two children, instead of one, as stated in our last. Mrs. Jackson and the two children will succeed to an inheritance in England, Langley Hall Estate, Buckinghamshire, which produces several thousand pounds per annum. Colonial Advocate (Hobart) 1 Jun 1828. ------------------------------------------------- Postscript. It seems that Burke Jackson had borrowed money from a man named Mr Eagar, who had a claim on his estate in England. Also more information about his family background in England. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2190505?searchTerm=Burke Jackson

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Penny-Lyn Beale on 8th May 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Age: 24 Occupation: Formerly ? in 67th Reg't