Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
May 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Thomas Fobister
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Fobester, Fobster
Voyage
Departed: 31st May 1831
Ship: William Glen Anderson
Arrival: 1st Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Thomas Fobister was transported on the William Glen Anderson, departing 31st May 1831 and arriving 1st Nov 1831 with 181 passengers.
William Glen Anderson (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 94. Tasmanian Archives. |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Thomas Fobister/Fobester was convicted at Suffolk for feloniously cutting silk on a loom. Wife Mary Ann Fobester also convicted with him and transported to VDL. Thomas received a 7yr sentence and transported to VDL per 'William Glen Anderson' 1831. Aged 28yrs; married - wife Mary Ann (also transported); labourer; Protestant. 1 sister - Frances. Assignment of service in Colony.