Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
William Baker was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 435 (219) |
| 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
William was single and could read and write. On arrival he was sent to Goat Island, to be worked in irons.
William Baker was 26 years old and was transported for "Robbery at a Brewery", and his occupation was a "Waggoner". 28/12/1834: Medical Journal of the Bengal Merchant: William suffered from scurvy. William was 5'3" tall, dark sallow complexion, grey hair, chestnut eyes, scar on right eyebrow, lost part of front upper tooth, scar on ball of left thumb. 1841: TOL Goulburn 9/12/1842: Absconded from Francis Forbes, since August. 1843: TOL Muswellbrook 16/6/1843: TOL Cancelled for misdemeanour.