Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Benjamin Burrell
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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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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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 11/5, p.254
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