Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Foster
- Researcher (Bob McIntosh)
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Biographies
William Foster was convicted twice in the courts in Nottinghamshire. The first was in 1826 (aged 13 years) for larceny and was sentenced to 6 months in prison. The second (in the Midsummer Session for the town of Nottingham) was on the 2nd July 1834 for stealing a pair of shoes and was sentenced to 7 years and was transported to New South Wales, Australia on the sailing ship Lady Nugent. He arrived on the 9th April 1935. He was granted a Ticket of Leave on the 20 August 1840 and allowed to proceed to Gosport Plains, New England in the services of Mr Henry Dangar for 12 months.
Nothing more could be found on William untol his marriage to Elizabeth on 29th may 1854 in the old Church of Englad, Parish of St John, Brisbane, Queensland. He resided in Ipswich, Queensland for a while with his wife and four children, but died in the hospital at St George, Queensland on 30 October 1882.
Submitted by Researcher (Bob McIntosh) on 24 October 2021
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Received Ticket of Leave on 20 Aug 1840 - Source Citation State Archives NSW; Series: NRS 12204
Marriage - Qld BDM Registration details:1854/BMA/265
Death - Qld BDM Registration details:1882/C/76
Submitted by Researcher (Bob McIntosh) on 24 October 2021
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/9, p.482
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