Baker Polhill (1798 - 1853)

Some time after the Census but before the birth of his son, and namesake, Baker Jr., Baker Sr. left Plymouth, England for New Zealand arriving in Port Nicholson (Wellington) New Zealand on 22 October 1841 on board the ship "Oriental"^[11].

He travelled on the same ship as the Watts family, and it is not clear when the relationship began, but it appears he may have been in a liaison with Jane Watts either before leaving England, or the relationship developed while on board. Their first child, Jane, was born on 15 September 1842 in New Zealand. There appears to be no marriage record in the New Zealand BDM Registry Records and some of their children's births were registered under Jane's Maiden Name and all married using the name Watts. Their children were Jane Elizabeth (Watts) Rees Watts, Maria Watts, Ann Polhill, Albert Polhill Watts, Edward Craig Watts and Thomas Watts.

Baker died on 6 November 1853 in Lyttelton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand^[12][13].

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1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975" Name: Baker Polhill Gender: Male Christening Date: 08 Jun 1798 Christening Date (Original): 08 JUN 1798 Christening Place: SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN, DOVER, KENT, ENGLAND Birth Date: 11 Apr 1798 Father's Name: Richard Cowley Polhill Mother's Name: Hannah
2. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch Name: Baker Polhill Spouse's Name: Caroline Andrews Event Date: 31 Mar 1823 Event Place Willesborough, Kent, England Citation: Baker Polhill and Caroline Andrews, 31 Mar 1823; citing: Willesborough, Kent, England, reference, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 993,430.
3. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975" Name: Helen Polhill Residence Place: Brabourne, Kent, England Gender: Female Christening Date: 31 May 1824 Christening Date (Original): 31 May 1824 Christening Place: Brabourne, Kent, England Father's Name: Baker Polhill Mother's Name: Caroline
4. ↑ "England Births and Christenings" Name: Susannah Polhill Residence Place: Ashford, Kent, England Gender: Female Christening Date: 03 Oct 1825 Christening Date (Original): 3 Oct 1825 Christening Place: Ashford, Kent, England Father's Name: Baker Polhill Mother's Name: Caroline Polhill
5. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch: Name: Baker Polhill Spouse's Name: Sarah Tomlin Castle Event Date: 09 Oct 1827 Event Place: St. Mary'S Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England Marital Status: Widowed Spouse's Marital Status Single Citation: Baker Polhill and Sarah Tomlin Castle, 09 Oct 1827; citing St. Mary's Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England, reference Page 100 #299, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,596,294.
6. ↑ Marriage: London Evening Standard - Monday 15 October 1827 MARRIAGES: "At Kingston, Baker Polhill, Esq. of London, to Miss Castle, daughter of the late Capt. Castle."
7. ↑ Married: Morning Post - Monday 15 October 1827: MARRIED— "On Thursday last, Baker Polhill Esq. of London, to Miss Castle, daughter of the late Captain Castle."
8. ↑ "England Births and Christenings" Name: Charlotte Polhill Gender: Female Christening Date: 02 Jul 1828 Christening Date (Original): 02 JUL 1828 Christening Place: ST MARY, ROTHERHITHE, LONDON, ENGLAND Birth Date: 09 Jun 1828 Father's Name: Baker Polhill Mother's Name: Sarah Tomlin
9. ↑ Census1841: "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch: Baker Pelchill England and Wales Census, 1841 Name: Baker Pelchill Event Type: Census Event Date: 1841 Event Place: Egg Buckland, Devon, England Residence Note: Cottage Longe Bridge Gender: Male: Age: 40-44 Age (Original): 40 Birth Year (Estimated): 1797-1801 Registration District: Plympton St Mary Parish Egg Buckland County: Devon Page Number: 2 Registration Number: HO107 Piece/Folio: 240/4 Affiliate Record Type: Household
   ::Baker Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: M Age: 40-44 Birthplace:
   ::Sarah Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 35-39
   ::Helen Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 15-19
   ::Charlotte Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 12
   ::Abgal Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: M Age: 11
   ::Sophia Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 9 Birthplace: Devon
   ::Sarah Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 7 Birthplace: Devon
   ::Harriot Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 6 Birthplace: Devon
   ::Caroline Pelchill Household Role: (n) Sex: F Age: 3 Birthplace: Devon
   Citing this Record: Baker Pelchill, Egg Buckland, Devon, England; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. The image is viewable at findmypast. By clicking here you will be leaving FamilySearch.org. (fees and other terms may apply) Visit Partner Site England and Wales Census, 1841 Book Number 14 Line Number 24 Digital Folder Number 101720209 Image Number 00227
10. ↑ Census of 1841: Census 1841 Baker Polhill: Name: Baker Polehill Age: 40 Occupation: Independent County: Devon Est Year Of Birth: 1801
    ::Name: Sarah Pollhill Age: 35 County: Devon 1806 Name: Sarah Pollhill Age: 7 County: Devon Est Year Of Birth: 1834
    ::Name: Harriet Pollhill Age: 6 County: Devon Est Year Of Birth: 1835
    ::Name: Sophia Pollhill Age: 4 County: Devon Est Year Of Birth: 1837
    ::Name: Victoria Pollhill Age: 3 County: Devon Est Year Of Birth: 1838
11. ↑ Immigration: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/Oriental41.htm Passenger List "Oriental" Baker Polhill:] Disembarking at Wellington 27/10/1841: Names/Cabin Passengers: Last Name: Polhill First Name: Baker Age:50 Gentleman Disembarked at Wellington 27/10/1841
12. ↑ Death: New Zealand Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages; Deaths: Family Name: Polhill Given Name(s): Baker Registration Number: 1853/287 Age at Death: 55Y
13. ↑ Published: Tuesday 06 June 1854 Newspaper: Kentish Gazette County: Kent, England: Census of 1841 of Mr. Baker Polhill, 1853. late of Dover at Lyttleton. New Zealand

• Peeling Back History Baker Polhill

• MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. Saturday, October 15th, 1842.NEW ZEALAND COLONIST AND PORT NICHOLSON ADVERTISER, VOLUME I, ISSUE 23, 18 OCTOBER 1842: Citing: "Letter from Mr Baker Polhill, soliciting the appointment of Town Ranger of Public Reserves"

• Human Nature Polhill Interpretation: Project info: Polhill interpretation panels by human nature. Client: Wellington City Council: Early settler Baker Polhill arrived in 1841 on the Oriental. He set up a timber business in Wordsworth Street (lower Aro Street) harvesting trees from the land and offering fire-wood, any quantity—from ten to five hundred loads; also spars, poles, rafters and knees for ship-building. The area we now call Aro Valley became known as Polhill Gully.

• List Of Gentlemen Presented To His Excellency The Officer Administering The Government: Citing: Baker Polhill, At Barrett's Hotel, Wellington, Jan. 21,1843.New Zealand Colonist And Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 51, 24 January 1843

• NEW ZEALAND SPECTATOR AND COOKS STRAIT GUARDIAN, VOLUME I, ISSUE 18, 8 FEBRUARY 1845, SUPPLEMENT: LIST of all persons qualified to serve as Jurors for the District of Wellington, for the year 1845, residing within the limits prescribed by the Ordinance, September 3, No. 11., passed the Legislative Council of the Colony of New Zealand 13th January, j.844, entitled " An Ordinance to make Temporary Provision for the Constitution of Juries. Citing: "Polhill, Baker, Te Aro, Agriculturalist.'

• RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.WELLINGTON INDEPENDENT, VOLUME VI, ISSUE 559, 19 FEBRUARY 1851: RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT: LYTTELTON, JAN. 22, 1851. Before J. R. Godley, Esq., H. I. Tancred Esq., and E. J. Wakefield, Esq. Citing: Baker Polhill sworn, witness in a Court Hearing

• LYTTELTON TIMES, VOLUME III, ISSUE 146, 22 OCTOBER 1853 JURY LIST: List of persons qualified and liable to serve as Jurors within the Province of Canterbury. Citing: "Polhill, Baker, Norwich quay, tide waiter"

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• FamilySearch: Baker Polhill (Sr.)