James Knee

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Assault
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Jan 1900
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Personal Information

Name: James Knee
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 1st Jan 1900
Age at death: 80
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Assault
Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Aug 1842
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 28th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Knee was transported on the Moffatt, departing 10th Aug 1842 and arriving 28th Nov 1842 with 391 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 188
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

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 6th February 2024

James Knee, per Moffatt, and Ann Donnelly per Waverley. Marriage Permission https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-3p092 Marriage. At Hobart 1849. https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-8p114j2k There are also Tasmanian records of births of their children.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 6th February 2024

The following individual is recommended for a Ticket-of-Leave for meritorious conduct— James Knee, Moffat 3. Hobart Town Advertiser, 24 Aug 1849. His Conduct record records the following: To be recorded in this man’s favor with a view to being recommended for a T.L before the regulated period, his meritorious conduct in apprehending a person who had entered his master’s quarters and was in the act of pilfering tobacco. See letter of ?? and ? publican ??, 8/6/46.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 6th February 2024

Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-32$init=CON33-1-32P203 No 7735. James Knee. Per Moffatt, tried Somerset Ass. 28 Mar 1842, Life. Transported for assault and Robbery. See record for full details.

San Fitzgibbon avatar
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on 5th February 2024

Lived at Longford