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Charles Bulpitt (c. 1806–1854)

Charles Bulpit (c.1806-1845), an agricultural labourer, and his brother John, were found guilty on 18 December 1830 at Southampton Special Gaol Delivery, Hampshire, England, of machine breaking. Sentenced to life transportation they arrived at Sydney aboard the Eleanor in June 1823. Charles was described as being 25 years old. He could read and write, was a Protestant, was married, and had no previous offences. His height was given as 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cms) and he was described as having a sallow, freckled complexion, hazel eyes and brown hair.

Charles Bulpit was assigned to H. C. Semphill at Scone.

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'Bulpitt, Charles (c. 1806–1854)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/bulpitt-charles-32242/text39892, accessed 28 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Bulpit, Charles
  • Belpitt, Charles
  • Belpit, Charles
Birth

c. 1806
Cliddesden, Hampshire, England

Death

1854 (aged ~ 48)
Scone, New South Wales, Australia

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: machine breaking
Sentence: life
Court: Hampshire
Trial Date: 18 December 1830
(1830)

Pre-transportation

Occupation: farm labourer
Married: Yes

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (3)