Summary
Born
Jan 1772
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1796
Arrival
Jun 1797
Death
May 1805
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Personal Information
Name: Samuel Foster
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1772
Death: 9th May 1805
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Tailor
Transportation
Samuel Foster was transported on the Ganges, departing 31st Jul 1796 and arriving 2nd Jun 1797 with 212 passengers.
Ganges (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 210 |
| 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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Samuel was buried at the Old Sydney Burial Ground.
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Samuel Foster was convicted of burglary in March 1795 in Dorset, England and was transported to Australia for life. His three accomplices were also convicted namely his brother Thomas who turned Kings Evidence after pleading guilty. Samuel Pain, transported. John Scaddon/Skadding executed at Dorchester Prison by hanging.