Thomas Barker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Dec 1825
Arrival
Apr 1826
Death
Jan 1864
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Barker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 1st Jan 1864
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Salop Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Dec 1825
Ship: Woodman
Arrival: 29th Apr 1826
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Barker was transported on the Woodman, departing 1st Dec 1825 and arriving 29th Apr 1826 with 150 passengers.

1823 Journey. SHIP News.— The ship Woodman, Captain Ford, arrived from Ireland, via Rio de Janiero, on Wednesday evening the 25th ult. She brings 94 female convicts, in good health; together with 8 children. Including children, there are 38 free passengers, by this opportunity, mostly destined for Van Diemen's Land. Sydney Gazette, 3 July 1823.

WoodmanWoodman (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 319 (161)
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

anne hague avatar
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on 7th January 2022

Thomas had a common law marriage between 1837 and 1839 to Mary Kettle he then married Jane Kelly in 9/5/1842

Rod Barker avatar
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on 4th March 2018

Was assigned to Captain Andrew Barclay of "cambock" near Evendale.He worked as a farm hand -Ploughman. His ticket of leave was issued 1836. married Mary Kettle in 1838. Had 12 Children , died 1864 at Morven Tasmania