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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1835
Arrival
Dec 1835
Death
Jun 1875
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Personal Information

Name: Aaron Webster
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 16th Jun 1875
Age at death: 66
Occupation: Ploughman/farm labourer

Crime

Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: York, West Riding Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Aug 1835
Ship: Layton
Arrival: 10th Dec 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Aaron Webster was transported on the Layton, departing 26th Aug 1835 and arriving 10th Dec 1835 with 272 passengers.

1829 Voyage - Source; The Sydney Monitor. Sat 14 Nov 1829. Page 3. Shipping Intelligence. Arrivals.- On Sunday the Layton from Sheerness, with 190 male prisoners, Surgeon Superintendent Dr. James Osborne, R. N. Lieutenant Miller, 40th Regt; and 29 soldiers of different corps, 4 women and 3 children. Mustered; 188. Died on Voyage; 2. Total 190 Embarked.

LaytonLayton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 133 (69) f Libraries Tasmania's Online collection. CON18-1-13 Image 136. RGD35/1/44 no 818
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

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Convict Notes

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on 1st September 2024

Place of origin: Horbury, Yorkshire No; 2037. Aged; 24 years old Married - Wife Phoebe at native place Surgeon's report; Cook on board 1848 - Colonial Trial; Hobart. 20 August 1848. Sentence; 7 years . Offence; Stealing Hay Widow - 2 children Remarks; Will not answer any questions relative to my former conviction. Refuses to advise Native place. 1857 - Marriage; Parish Church of Richmond Webster, Aaron. Trade; Dealer Spouse: Cord, Mary Ann Date; 15 Jun 1857 Registered: Richmond 1858 - Birth of daughter. Annie Webster. 7 Jan 1858 Registered: Richmond 1858 - Court. 7 April 1858 Status: Free by servitude Place of trial: Hobart town Offense: Stealing one cow value: ?7 the property of John McConnell Verdict: Guilty 1859 -Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission FATHER; Aaron Webster. Residence; Port Arthur MOTHER; Mary Ann Cord a general servant Approved. 1860 - Death, 01 Jun 1875. Registered: Richmond Cause of death; Chronic disease of Kidneys and bladder