Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 5 researchers who have claimed James Burke
- Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com)
- Researcher (4619)
- Researcher (Melanie Mein)
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- Researcher (14567)
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Biographies
James Burke/Bourke 94031 (brother of Thomas, transported together)
DOB Circa 1803 Cork
Occupation – Ostler (groom or stableman at an inn)
Married with one child
Daughter Mary Ann DOB 1823
Tried 3/8/1825 -Tralee, Kerry County
Sentence 7yrs
Age 23yrs
5’ 4 3/4” tall, grey eyes, light brown hair
Crime – Stealing Promissory notes
24/10/1825 Transported from Cork. Arrived 18/2/1826 Port Jackson on Mangles 4 with brother Thomas
Sun, moon, seven stars and Mermaid tattoo & letters JH, JL, MH, PH in a wreath tattoo left arm. Blue ring on fourth right finger (tattoo)
1826 Arrived Port Jackson
Consigned to AA Company Port Stephens
“Labourer from County Cork. Admitted to Newcastle gaol from the Lampton cutter. To be kept in custody until a cutter could proceed to Sydney to give evidence at trial. Put on the Lampton 8 May”
Certifiate of Freedom 22nd August 1832 No 32/701
BDM
Death of James Burke 10/8/1838. Buried 12/8/1838
Abode: Nannima
Ceremony: Parish of Wellington Valley, County of Wellington
Ceremony performed by: James Gunther Church of England
Submitted by Researcher (14567) on 31 August 2023
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