James BALDWIN

Born in about 1793, possibly in London. Married Honor Heron about 1819 and had three daughters.
He was probably in service, as was his wife.
He arrived in Hobart Town as a seaman on the convict transport Sovereign in 1827 which carried his wife and children. They lived in Bothwell where he was appointed as gaol keeper. He died there in 1838.

Honor HERON or HERRING

Born possibly at Clifton, Gloucestershire, England in 1803. She had a brother John HERRING who arrived in Hobart Town on the convict transport Medway in 1825.
Honor was convicted for stealing in London and arrived in Hobart Town on Sovereign in 1827 with her three small daughters. Her husband James BALDWIN signed on the ship as a seaman and accompanied them. He obtained a position as a gaol keeper in Bothwell and she was assigned to him.
She died at her daughter's home Selma in 1859.
A descendant has pointed out that fraternal twins have been passed down the female line in this family. At this time, Honor is the earliest female we have found on this line.

Honoria BALDWIN

Born London, England in 1826. Third daughter of James BALDWIN and Honor HERON.
Arrived in Hobart Town on Sovereign in 1827 with her mother, father and 2 sisters. They lived in Bothwell.
She married Duncan McRAE in about 1843 and had 10 children.
Lived at Selma near Bothwell.
She died in 1909.