Sutton, Charles (1801–1855)
Charles Sutton, a butcher, was sentenced to seven years transportation. He arrived in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1820 aboard the Dromedary. According to the ship's indent he was 5 feet 2½ inches (159.7 cms) tall, had light brown hair and grey eyes. He was granted a ticket of leave in 1823. He married Sarah Wright in 1827.
Additional Resources
- is charged with stealing 100 sheep, with Thomas Martin, Hobart Town Courier, 21 February 1829, p 2
- Sutton is acquitted of the charges; Martin is found guilty, Hobart Town Courier, 18 April 1829, p 2
- is again apprehended on another charge of felony but has escaped from the police, Hobart Town Courier, 2 May 1829, p 1
- a reward if offered for his apprehension, Hobart Town Courier, 16 May 1829, p 2
- death notice, Tasmanian Colonist, 11 January 1855, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Newby, Sarah (wife)
- Wright, Sarah (mother-in-law)
- Wright, Joseph (father-in-law)
- Wright, Jane (sister-in-law)
- Wright, Jane (sister-in-law)
- Wright, Mary Ann (sister-in-law)
- Wright, Joseph Garth (brother-in-law)
- Wright, John (brother-in-law)
- Wright, James (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Sutton, Charles (1801–1855)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/sutton-charles-27879/text35632, accessed 28 May 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1801
London,
Middlesex,
England
Death
8 January,
1855
(aged ~ 54)
Oatlands,
Tasmania,
Australia
Cause of Death
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