John Forster

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1833
Arrival
Oct 1833
Death
Dec 1838
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Personal Information

Name: John Forster
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 9th Dec 1838
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Hobart
Sentence term: Unknown

Voyage

Departed: 10th Jun 1833
Ship: Lonach
Arrival: 23rd Oct 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Forster was transported on the Lonach, departing 10th Jun 1833 and arriving 23rd Oct 1833 with 2 passengers.

On Sunday last arrived from Ireland, with 143 male prisoners, the ship Lonnorch, Captain W. H. Driscoll. She sailed from Cork the 16th of May, and lost one prisoner on the passage. The guard consists of Lieutenant Donelan, 57th Regt, with a detachment of the same corps. Dr. Osborne, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Passengers, Mr. Drew and Mr. Stubbs. Sydney Gazette, Thurs 8 Sep 1825.

LonachLonach (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON31/1/14 Page 89 CON32/1/1 Page 209

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Convict Notes

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CON32-1-1 Image 215 No; 623 Trial; Hobart DROWNED in the River Clyde 9 Dec 1838