George Baker

Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: George Baker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jul 1844
Arrival: 15th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: New South Wales [Port Phillip]

Transportation

George Baker was transported on the Royal George, departing 27th Jul 1844 and arriving 15th Nov 1844 with 24 passengers.

1828 - Ship; Royal George from England. Total No of Embarked; 160 Male English Convicts. 158 Mustered & 2 Died on voyage.

Royal GeorgeRoyal George (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 107 (55)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Jillian Brewer avatar
Level 96
on 11th June 2024

Pentonville Prisoner number 1. Born Somerton, Somerset, son of Thomas Baker, stonemason. Travelled to Port Phillip with William Yaldwyne who took back a number of convicts.