James Baynton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Malicious wounding
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jan 1875
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Personal Information

Name: James Baynton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 1st Jan 1875
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Baynton was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, 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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th April 2026

CON33-1-54 Image 31 No; 12707 Trade; Edge Tool Maker aged 24 years old Offence; cutting and Maiming of James George at a Club feast with a knife on the right side of his head. Status; Single FAMILY; Father; Jas. Mother; Hannah Brothers; Fred & Lyndney. Sister; Elizabeth & Eliza

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th April 2026

1853 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 8 Feb 1853 Name: Williams, Sarah. Ship/free: Australasia Marriage to: Baynton, James. Ship/free: Equestrian CON52/1/6 1853 - MARRIAGE. Date of marriage: 02 Mar 1853. Sarah aged 22 years old & James aged 33 years old RGD37/1/12 no 1410