Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Foster was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 502 |
| 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
Orphan Number: 1918 Orphan: James FOSTER Mother: QUINN, Catherine Father: FOSTER, William Mother's ship: Martin Luther Father's ship: Equestrian Age when admitted: 4yrs Date admitted: 29 May 1866 Date discharged: 11 Jul 1877 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: David Reynolds, Old Beach Remarks: mother dead, father deserted - won writing & good conduct prizes 1873 References: SWD26/7, 26/9, 27, 32/1, 52/2, 53, 54, HAP1871/63, Mercury 9 Jan 1874
Orphan Number: 1919 Orphan: Margaret FOSTER Mother: QUINN, Catherine Father: FOSTER, William Mother's ship: Martin Luther Father's ship: Equestrian Age when admitted: 7yrs Date admitted: 29 May 1864 Date discharged: 16 Sep 1870, 23 Jan 1872, 28 Oct 1874 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: William Hepburn Kidd, Evandale, Thomas Bird, Thomas Plater Remarks: mother dead, father deserted, absconded from Kidd 30 Oct 1870, father applied for 3 children back, but refused References: SWD26/7, 26/9, 27, 32/1, 52/1, 53, 54, 55/1, CSD25/12/624, POL709, HAP1871/63
1854 - Marriage Permissions Quin, Catherine. Ship/free: Martin Luther Marriage to: Foster, William. Ship/free: Equestrian Permission date: 30 May 1854 1854 - Marriage. Registered: Brighton Quinn, Catherine. Age: 23 Spouse: Foster, William. Age: 24 Date of marriage: 26 Jun 1854 1864 - Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission CHILDREN; Foster, Margaret Foster, James FATHER; William Foster. Ship; Equestrian 3rd. 1851 MOTHER; Catherine Quinn - Deceased. Ship; Martin Luther about 1867 - 24 Jan. Offence; Larceny [of blankets]
Burglary of stealing 60 pounds