Surname: Binns Forename(s): George b. 6 December 1815. d. 5 April 1847. Nationality: English.
Chartist poet. Born in Sunderland. Friend and business partner of James Williams,
with whom he co-founded the Sunderland Chartist Association in 1838 and was imprisoned
1840-1841. Elected the executive of the National Chartist Association in 1841. Emigrated
to New Zealand for two years and worked in the whaling industry (1842-1844). Returned
to England due to significant financial challenges and became a baker. Biographical
information: DNZB; Scheckner 330. (AC, CC)