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Topic: Henry BAYNTON of Tasmania - 19th Century (Read 79 times)
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Philcandy
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Can anyone help me with information about Henry BAYNTON, a wealthy butcher and landowner, who apparently operated in Tasmania (both Launceston and Hobart) in the middle of the nineteenth century? It also appears that he had interests in Portarlington in Victoria and operated a business between the two colonies.
Using a search engine, I have found various references to him between about 1829 and 1875, and he is frequently mentioned in directories, court proceedings, and newspaper articles.
I would like any biographical details about him, especially where he came from in England.
Any leads would be most welcome.
Many thanks and best wishes to all for the New Year.
Philip Candy
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CuriousDiana
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Hi Philip
His name appears on the www.archives.tas.gov.au website, along with pages of other Bayntons. One Henry Baynton is shown as born 1795 Hamps., England. You could write to the Tas Archives in Hobart for the kind of info you want (see contact details on their website). The Launceston Library Family History Section is also very helpful.
Diana
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Philcandy
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Many thanks for this information.
Unfortunately I was hoping that he was from Somerset in England, so it doesn't look as if he is directly related to Dr Thomas BAYNTON who also migrated to Tasmania before moving on to Victoria.
Nevertheless, it is important to eliminate these possibilities, and I'm grateful to you for the suggestions about how to follow up the Tasmanian Archives.
Kind regards and thanks again
Philip Candy
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