Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Embezzlement
Departure
Feb 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Thomas Pester
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook
Voyage
Departed: 21st Feb 1832
Ship: Katherine Stewart Forbes
Arrival: 16th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Thomas Pester was transported on the Katherine Stewart Forbes, departing 21st Feb 1832 and arriving 16th Jul 1832 with 223 passengers.
Katherine Stewart Forbes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 265 (133) |
| 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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IN VDL: He received a Ticket of Leave in 1844 and was granted a Free Certificate in 1845 (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-35$init=CON31-1-35p99).
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OCCUPATION: Baker's boy (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-10$init=CON18-1-10p41). TRIED: He was sentenced to 14 years at Bristol on 17 October 1831 for embezzlement. He had a previous conviction for larceny for which he received a one month jail term (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849).