James Knight

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Handling/receiving stolen goods
Departure
Oct 1831
Arrival
Feb 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Knight
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Oct 1831
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 9th Feb 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Knight was transported on the Norfolk, departing 15th Oct 1831 and arriving 9th Feb 1832 with 201 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 31st March 2025

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Knight, age on arrival, 34, per Norfolk (3) 1832, Tried 1831 at Cork, 7 years for Stolen goods. DOB, 1798, native place, Cork. Married, 4 children. Catholic. Ginger beer maker store porter.