Baker, Gilbert (c. 1768–1824)
Gilbert Baker (c.1768-1824) was sentenced, with Richard Ridge, William Lloyd, James McCauley, and William Shaw, to seven years transportation on 9 September 1789 at the Old Bailey, London, for burglariously breaking and entering into a dwelling house and stealing clothing. The men arrived in Sydney in 1791 aboard the Atlantic. By 1801 Baker 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.
Gilbert Baker died on 3 February 1824 at Sydney.
Additional Resources
- proceedings of trial, Old Bailey, London, 9 September 1789 (pdf)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Sampson, Sarah (partner)
- Lloyd, William (criminal associate)
- McCauley, James (criminal associate)
- Shaw, William (criminal associate)
- Ridge, Richard (criminal associate)
Citation details
'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 28 January 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
c. 1768
Death
3 February,
1824
(aged ~ 56)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Convict Record
Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 9 September 1789
(1789)