William Foster

Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Poaching/breaching game laws
Departure
Oct 1838
Arrival
Jan 1839
Death
Jun 1839
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Personal Information

Name: William Foster
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 23rd Jun 1839
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Oct 1838
Ship: Theresa
Arrival: 31st Jan 1839
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

William Foster was transported on the Theresa, departing 5th Oct 1838 and arriving 31st Jan 1839 with 266 passengers.

Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.

TheresaTheresa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 360
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 9th October 2024

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Age 31 Date of Death 23 Jun 1839 General Hospital Sydney

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 9th October 2024

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents No; 39-174. 173. Age 30 [Born about 1808] Status; Married. 2 male children and 1 female child Native Place; Surry. Date of Conviction 26 Mar 1838 Place of Conviction Surry