Thomas Barker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1774
Conviction
Possessing a forged note
Departure
Mar 1823
Arrival
Aug 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Barker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1774
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Butcher

Crime

Convicted at: Chester City Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1823
Ship: Henry
Arrival: 26th Aug 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Thomas Barker was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.

Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.

HenryHenry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 11 (7)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 14th October 2025

Cheshire Spring Assizes. These Assizes commenced at the Shire-hall on Wednesday last. ... the prisoners, and the sentences passed upon them. THOMAS BARKER, aged 47, a butcher from Newcastle, for having counterfeit coins and forged bank of England notes in his possession. Guilty. Transported 14 years. ... Chester Courant, 17 April 1821.