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Ninian Baptist

Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Felony with a Previous Conviction
Departure
May 1850
Arrival
Aug 1850
Death
Jul 1880
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Personal Information

Name: Ninian Baptist
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 28th Jul 1880
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Crime: Felony with a Previous Conviction
Convicted at: Northumberland. Boro of Newcastle upon Tyne Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd May 1850
Ship: Maria Somes
Arrival: 9th Aug 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Ninian Baptist was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 3rd May 1850 and arriving 9th Aug 1850 with 260 passengers.

Maria SomesMaria Somes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 249 (126)
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

Sheryl avatar
Level 72
on 27th July 2025

Ninian Baptiste Convicted at S.C. Hobart, on 7 July 1867, for larceny, sentence 5 years, native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, age 64yrs, 5 feet 8 inches high, grey hair, F.S., Cannon & rammer 3 spots, N.B. on left arm, N.B. on right arm. Tasmania Police Gazette, 25th Aug 1871, p139. Return of Person convicted during the week ending 6 Jan 1872. Baptiste Ninian, per Maria Somes 2, F.S., of larceny at Richmond, sentenced to 1 month, native of Newcastle upon Tyne, cook, 66yrs, 5 feet 7 inches high. Tasmania Police Gazette, 12th Jan 1872, p7. Prisoner Discharged from HM Gaols & Houses of Corrections, Hobart & Launceston, weeks ending 3 Aug & 7 Aug 1872. Ninian Baptiste, per Maria Somes 2, tried at Hobart, 6 Feb 1872, for Being in a dwelling with intent etc, served 6 months, native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 66 yrs, 5 feet 6 inches, grey hair, F.S., scar above the right eye. Tasmania Police Gazette, 9th Aug 1872, p132.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 7th July 2025

Trade; Groom and Coachman aged 42 years old 1874 - Name: Ninian, Baptiste. Health & Welfare Also known as: Ninian, Baptist Cascades Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 09 Jan 1874 to 02 Feb 1874 - Not able to work Ship to colony: Maria Somes 1880 - Burial & Deaths Gender: Male. Age: 74. Trade; Cook. Date of death: 28 Jul 1880 Last known residence: New Town Invalid Dept, New Town Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Pauper, Section A, Number 289. Date of burial: 30 Jul 1880 Registered: Hobart