John Baker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1844
Arrival
Sep 1844
Death
Feb 1844
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Personal Information

Name: John Baker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 12th Feb 1844
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Chester, Nether Knutsford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th May 1844
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 5th Sep 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Baker was transported on the Barossa, departing 9th May 1844 and arriving 5th Sep 1844 with 322 passengers.

BarossaBarossa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 85 (44)
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

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John Died at Rocky Hills Probation Station The Rocky Hills Probation Station in Tasmania was a significant, harsh convict site, and while specific burial records are scarce and often informal (sometimes mass graves) or pits.