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Voyage
Transportation
William Baker was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.
1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
Henry Porcher (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 328. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
Indent No; 2541. Trade; Labourer & Wheelwright & Groom Age; 41 years Height; 5 ft 5 in
William BAKER was convicted at Northampton on 22 Jan 1836 for forgery - passing a forged bill of exchange. 14yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Henry Porcher' 1836. Married man, wife and 4 children at Northampton, England. Convict Conduct Record: "Died suddenly at Flinders Island 26 Feb 1837". (Flinders Island is in the Bass Strait between the mainland of Australia and Tasmania.)