Thomas Barker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1783
Conviction
Embezzlement
Departure
Jun 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Barker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1783
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Embezzlement
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jun 1842
Ship: Emily
Arrival: 24th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Barker was transported on the Emily, departing 25th Jun 1842 and arriving 24th Nov 1842 with 240 passengers.

Emily 2 departed Dublin 13/7/1844.

EmilyEmily (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 122
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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on 29th March 2026

Place of origin: Birmingham, Warwickshire THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE OLD BAILEY THOMAS BARKER. Theft; embezzlement. 3rd January 1842. 432. THOMAS BARKER was indicted for embezzling the sums of 6l. 4s.—18l. 7s.—8l. 14s. 6d.—5l. 13s., and 8l. 15s. 6d., the monies of George Kent, his master; to which he pleaded GUILTY . Aged 59.— Transported for Seven Years.2 BORN; 1783. Place of birth Devizes. IMPRIOSNED; 1842. Age 59. TRIED; 3rd January 1842. Age 59. TRANSPORTED; 25th June 1842. Age 59. Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Van Diemens Land. ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA; 24th November 1842. Age 59. Religion Protestant (Protestant (unspecified)). Place of birth Devizes. TICKET OF LEAVE; 25th May 1846. Age 63. CONDITIONAL PARDON; 30th November 1846. Age 63. CONDITIONAL PARDON; Conditional pardon. 1st July 1848 Age 65.