JAMES BAKER
1807–1856
Born: 16 Feb 1807 · Plymouth, England
Died: 28 September 1856 · South Australia, Australia
Married: 2 Aug 1807 · Plymouth, St Andrew, Devon, England
Family
- Spouse
- HANNAH SIMPSON
- Children
- LOUISA BAKER
Biography
1841 census record. Married Hannah Simpson 1828. Court appearance 1849 with daughter Elizabeth (drunk). Possible baptism record.
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1841 England Census
Marriage record 1828
Court record 1849
Devon Marriages transcription — James Baker married Mary Bryant at Plymouth, St Andrew, 2 Aug 1807.
Documents & Records
Baker James 1841 census
✅ Genuine census page — James Baker household is highlighted, but the page uses age-category tick marks rather than names of household members.
Transcription
1841 census-style enumeration page headed “Enumeration S...” [suffix unclear], page 268. A highlighted row reads J. Baker. Tick marks indicate household composition by age/sex categories; the rightmost totals appear to show 2 males and 5 females [category interpretation uncertain]. No individual first names are listed on the highlighted row.
Key facts
- James/J. Baker appears in an 1841 enumeration row.
- The row records household counts by age and sex, not named family members.
- Apparent total: 2 males and 5 females, but the page should be rechecked against the collection key.
Baker James and Hannah marriage 1828
✅ Genuine parish marriage register — confirms James Baker and Hannah Sampson/Simpson marriage at Plymouth St Andrew.
Transcription
Marriages solemnized in the Parish of Saint Andrew, Plymouth, County of Devon, in 1828. James Baker the South Devon Militia of this parish and Hannah Sampson of this parish were married in this church by banns on the fifth day of July 1828 by George Holland, curate. Signatures/marks: James X Baker, Hannah X Sampson. Witnesses: John Gunnard and James Boulton. Entry No. 1525.
Key facts
- James Baker married Hannah Sampson/Simpson on 5 Jul 1828 at St Andrew, Plymouth.
- James was associated with the South Devon Militia.
- Marriage was by banns.
- Witnesses: John Gunnard and James Boulton.
Baker James court 1849 with daughter Elizabeth (drunk)
✅ Newspaper police-court clipping — colourful but low-stakes court report naming James Baker and Elizabeth Baker.
Transcription
Thursday, 17th May. “James Baker, butcher, pleaded guilty to the charge of being drunk, in Currie-street. Fined 5s. Elizabeth Baker, a chip off the foregoing block, carefully trained in the way she should not go, demurred to a similar charge, but admitted she had been drinking. Her father, who had not left the Court, commanded her to plead guilty. Betsey, as if willing to perform at least one act of obedience, did so, and His Worship inflicted the usual penalty of 5s.”
Key facts
- James Baker was described as a butcher.
- James Baker was fined 5 shillings for drunkenness in Currie Street.
- Elizabeth/Betsy Baker, identified as his daughter by the article, was also fined 5 shillings.