P_10433_2126 – John Burke
John Burke was co-owner with Thomas Kerby and ‘Hooper’ of a single slaving voyage in 1725 by the Gold Coast Gally from London to Africa and then to St John Antigua, embarking 220 captive Africans. He was almost certainly of Antigua, as was Thomas Kerby.
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First name: John
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Last name: Burke
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Primary cohort: London
Sex: Male
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Plantation owner: Yes
Sources: Oliver, History of Antigua Vol. I p. xcix
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Crossings (1)
76659 - Gold Coast Gally (1725 - 1726)
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Was slave trading profitable: Don't know
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