Thomas Baker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1852
Arrival
Dec 1852
Death
Feb 1855
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Baker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 9th Feb 1855
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester. Leicester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jul 1852
Arrival: 9th Dec 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Baker was transported on the Lady Montagu, departing 31st Jul 1852 and arriving 9th Dec 1852 with 281 passengers.

1852 voyage - departed Plymouth, England on 9 Aug 1852. Ship's Surgeon - Samuel Donnelly Several deaths on voyage

Lady MontaguLady Montagu (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 474
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 17th May 2025

Place of origin: Stoke Prior, Worcestershire Trial; 16 October 1848. Offence; Robbing his master of about 50 lbs. of nails Trade; Jobbing Smith, [travelling blacksmith] height 5 ft 8 1/4 inches aged 34 years old, Widower - 1 child Blue eyes & brown eyes 1855 - Death Under Sentence - CON63-1-2/1355275 No; 26426. Died 9 February 1855 aged 36 years old DIED in Hospital Port Arthur. T.L.