Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed George Vigers
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
|
 |
Biographies
George and Thomas Burdett (Florentia 1830) partnered in murder.
Source; Launceston Examiner 3 August 1844 page 6
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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. Research notes
George was convicted Devon Assizes 13 March and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Florentia on 3 January 1828
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
|
George and Thomas Burdett (Florentia 1830) were convicted Sydney on 13 July 1844 of the stabbing murder James Noble on 20 May 1844 and sentenced to death.
Source; The Australian 16 Jul 1844 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
|
Sources; The Australian 4 Jun 1844 p4, 13 Jul 1844 p3 , 17 Jul 1844 p3 and Morning Chronicle 17 Jul 1844 and Sydney Morning Herald 17 Jul 1844 and Launceston Examiner 3 Aug 1844 p6
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 2014
|
George Vigers and Thomas Burdett were hanged 3 September 1844 at Wooloomooloo Gaol Sydney.
Source; Courier Hobart 7 September 1844 page 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 12 August 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 11/6, p.264
|
