Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Assault
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Foster
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Voyage
Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
William Foster was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Non-Annotated Printed Indentures 1838 |
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Convict Notes
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Prisoner's No; 38-1634. Aged; 20 years old. Status; Single. BROTHER; Thomas Foster. Aged 26 years old. No; 167. Tried on same day for same offence on board.