Baker, Gilbert (c. 1768–1824)
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.
Sampson, Sarah (partner)
Lloyd, William (criminal associate)
McCauley, James (criminal associate)
Shaw, William (criminal associate)
Ridge, Richard (criminal associate)
'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.
Atlantic (1791)
Third Fleet (1791)
Key Organisations
Sydney Loyal Association