Gilbert Baker was sentenced, with Richard Ridge, William Lloyd, James McCauley, and William Shaw, to seven years transportation for burglariously breaking and entering into a dwelling house and stealing clothing. The men arrived in Sydney in 1791 aboard the Atlantic. By 1801 he was living with Sarah Sampson. In 1809 he received a 30 acre grant of land at Manly Cove. In a letter dated 23 August 1810 his occupation was recorded as clerk to Richard Cheers. In a letter dated 29 December 1810 his occupation was given as constable in Sydney. In 1815 he was dismissed from the police force 'for improper conduct & gross neglect of duty' but during 1821-23 his occupation was again given as constable.
'Baker, Gilbert (c. 1768–1824)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/baker-gilbert-29772/text36858, accessed 21 January 2021.
3 February 1824
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia