Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Foster was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Jul 1838 and arriving 21st Nov 1838 with 291 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 317 (160) |
| 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
Warwickshire Epiphany Sessiosn. BURGLARY - FRANKTON. James Foster and John Townsend were charged with having burglariously broken and entered the dwelling-house of Samuel Heath, Frankton, and stealing therein therein one shirt, some knives and forks, and divers other articles, value £1, his goods. ... Leamington Spa Courier, 6 Jan 1838. Amongst the prisoners tried both Courts were— James Foster and John for burglary house of Mr. Samuel Heath, of Frankton, be transported for life, having both been convicted before. Coventry Herald, 12 Jan 1838. John Townsend was transported on Coromandel to VDL.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name James Foster Age 38 Date; 4 February 1839. Sydney Hospital Ship; Earl Grey
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents NO; 38-2151. 212. Age; 37. Read & write. Protestant Status; Married. 3 male children and 1 female child Native Place; Wiltshire Trade; Farm Labourer and Butcher Trial; 2 Jan 1838