James Burton

Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Burton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Jul 1844
Arrival: 15th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Burton was transported on the Lord Auckland, departing 13th Jul 1844 and arriving 15th Nov 1844 with 244 passengers.

Built 1836 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 628 Tons. 1846 - VOYAGE; August 26 -Brown, master, from Dublin 19th April, Passengers-Dr. Roberts, R. N , Surgeon Supt. Lieut. Gorder ; Ensign Thillwall; 65th Regt j Ensign Despard, 99th Regt., and Mr. Moriarty, with 2 sergeants, 48 rank and file, 6 women, 6 children, 65th Regt., and 176 male convicts.

Lord AucklandLord Auckland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 122
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Sheryl avatar
Level 72
on 26th November 2025

Return of Person convicted, during the week ending 3 August 1872. At Ross, James Burton, per Lord Auckland, F.S. for larceny, sentenced to 3 months, a native of London, a blacksmith, 53 yrs, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, formerly from Fingal & George Town. Tasmania Police Gazette, 9th Aug 1872, p132.