Abraham Norster

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Sep 1835
Arrival
Jan 1836
Death
Dec 1835
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Personal Information

Name: Abraham Norster
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 7th Dec 1835
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Dorset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Sep 1835
Ship: Bardaster
Arrival: 13th Jan 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Abraham Norster was transported on the Bardaster, departing 7th Sep 1835 and arriving 13th Jan 1836 with 239 passengers.

BardasterBardaster (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 154
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

Claims

"Brother of friend's ancestor"

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Convict Notes

Gareth Huxtable avatar
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on 25th June 2024

Bap 16 Oct 1804 Portland, Dorset.

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on 8th December 2016

Abraham was married with 3 children. Died of Consumption (T.B.)

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on 8th December 2016

16/3/1835 Sherborne Mercury Dorset, England: DORSET LENT ASSIZES Samuel Norster, 35, Joan Norster, his wife, 25, and Abraham Norster, 33, his brother, were indicted for breaking into the house of William Pearce, on the 21st of December. Samuel was also on board the Bardaster, he returned to England and was re-transported to VDL per Layton 1839.

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on 8th December 2016

Died on voyage, buried at sea. Indian Ocean 17 Dec 1835.