Name: Mary Burton
Ship: Golden Grove
Reason: Chaplains Wife
Ship Experience: As the wife of the Chaplain I was treated very well on the ship. I lived in nice quarters and was not bothered by the marines or sailors as the convict women were.
Fugitive sighting: Oh detective, these rough open seas are upsetting my delicate stomach, I haven't left my cabin. Now I dare never leave with a dangerous fugitive on the loose.
The Future of Mary Burton:
In 1790 my Husband and I had a daughter, who we gave the Aboriginal name Milbah.
In June 1793, tired of waiting on the authorities to fund us, my husband began to build a church himself, and by September completed a building capable of holding 500 people at a cost of about £67. With my Husband by my side we taught between 150 and 200 school children in this church. Unfortunately this church was burnt down in 1798.
In 1800, we obtained leave of absence to visit England and did not return to Australia.
Ship: Golden Grove
Reason: Chaplains Wife
Ship Experience: As the wife of the Chaplain I was treated very well on the ship. I lived in nice quarters and was not bothered by the marines or sailors as the convict women were.
Fugitive sighting: Oh detective, these rough open seas are upsetting my delicate stomach, I haven't left my cabin. Now I dare never leave with a dangerous fugitive on the loose.
The Future of Mary Burton:
In 1790 my Husband and I had a daughter, who we gave the Aboriginal name Milbah.
In June 1793, tired of waiting on the authorities to fund us, my husband began to build a church himself, and by September completed a building capable of holding 500 people at a cost of about £67. With my Husband by my side we taught between 150 and 200 school children in this church. Unfortunately this church was burnt down in 1798.
In 1800, we obtained leave of absence to visit England and did not return to Australia.