Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Joseph Burridge
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Joseph together with John Pearce (Indian 1810) and Edward Scare (Admiral Gambier 1811) and Herbert Stiles of Styles (Eagle 1811) committed piracy on 7 April 1814 by taking control of schooner "Speedwell" at Newcastle and escaping Colony. Hey have not been seen subsequently
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 23 April 1814 p2 & 7 May 1814 p1 & 14 May 1814 p1/3 & 21 May 1814 p1 & 28 May 1814 p1 & 4 Jun 1814 p1 & 11 Jun 1814 p1 & 18 Jun 1814 p1 & 25 Jun 1814 p1 & 30 Jul 1814 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 July 2014
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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. Research notes
Joseph was born about 1791 Kent and was convicted at Southampton Assizes of felony on 1 March 1813 and sentenced to 14 years transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 July 2014
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Joseph arrived Sydney aged about 22! aboard General Hewitt on 7 February 1814.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 14 July 2014
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Joseph occupation is noted "Royal Navy" at time of him being noted runaway.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 19 February 1814 page 1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 July 2014
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Joseph was transferred to Newcastle aboard "Mary" on 10 March 1814 and later noted as escaped on 7 May 1814 with three others.
Source; NSW Colonial Secretary Index 1788/1825
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 July 2014
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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 11/2, p.123
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