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Details for the convict Benjamin Burrell (1825)

Convict Name:Benjamin Burrell
Trial Place:Essex Assizes
Trial Date:2 August 1824
Sentence:Life
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Arrival Details
Ship:Norfolk (1)
Arrival Year:1825
 
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Biographies

Benjamin partnered John Burrell (Norfolk 1825) and Thomas Sharpe (unidentified ) and Joseph Savage (unidentified) in house robbery of Samuel Adair and putting residents in fear on 22 November 1829.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSe Advertiser 6 May 1830 page 3.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014

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Research notes

Benjamin was born about 1802 Essex and was convicted at Essex Assizes on 2August 1824 of "burglary" and sentenced to life transportation.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
Benjamin arrived Sydney aged 23 aboard Norfolk on 18 August 1825 with trade showing "ploughman". (Note! Believe related to John Burrell same ship). Benjamin was assigned J Reid on 14 Oct 1825.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
Benjamin, John Burrell, Thomas Sharpe & Joseph Savage were convicted on 20 April 1830 at Supreme Court of house robbery and all sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014
Benjamin , John Burrell, Thomas Sharpe and Joseph Savage were all hanged on 30 April 1830 at Newcastle NSW. Source. Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 6 May 1830 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 22 June 2014

Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy.

Sources

  • The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/5, p.254

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