Summary
Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
May 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Jul 1876
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Personal Information
Name: James Baker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 7th Jul 1876
Age at death: 61
Occupation: Shoemaker's boy
Crime
Convicted at: Devon Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th May 1837
Ship: Elphinstone
Arrival: 2nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Baker was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 27th May 1837 and arriving 2nd Oct 1837 with 240 passengers.
Elphinstone (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 58 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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James Baker was listed as 22 years old on arrival - he was transported for 'Stealing 9 ducks and 3 fowls, the property of Mr. Huggins. Goal Report: 2nd conviction, Idle man parents poor. James was 5'2½" tall, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, single. 21/10/1845: Recommended for a CP for the Australian Colonies. 31/10/1846: Approved. 19/7/1850: Passenger from Launceston to Melbourne per 'Shamrock' - Status: Conditional Pardon. 2/1/1852: Free Certificate.
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Received Ticket of Leave in 1845/46 for good behaviour