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Transportation
James Knight was transported on the Morley, departing 5th Aug 1829 and arriving 3rd Dec 1829 with 201 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
Morley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 139 (72) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Employed by Henry Palmer; Residence: Lower Branch Hawkesbury; Licence Number: 38/92; CP 519 dated 13 Augt 1845;
Description: Height in feet & inches: 5 3.5; Complexion: Ruddy freckled; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Hazel
Applications to marry. James Knight, per Morley (5), age 31, Life, T. of L.; and Jane Webb, age 18, born in colony, Free. Date of permission, 22 Jan 1841. Lower Hawkesbury, Revd. Edward Gifford Pryor.
Chester Spring Assizes. William Pickford (16), and James Knight (17), for stealing a watch from the person of William Baton, of Macclesfield. Chester Chronicle, 24 April 1829. --------------------------------------------------- Hulk Reports. Chatham Hulks. HO-9-1 1 page 42. Gaolers’ report. James Knight, p 105, Character connections v. bad. HO-9-1 3 page 40/44 James Knight, was among a group of several prisoners received from Chester Castle on 30th May 1829. James Knight, age 17, Highway robbery, tried at Chester. 9 April 1829, Life, NSW 30 July 1829.
20/6/1840 No40/1401 granted a ticket of leave and allowed to remain in the district of Wollombi on recommendation of Widsor Bench In lieu of 38/92 19 Feb 1938. 15/2/1841 Married to Jane Webb at Wisemans Ferry NSW 1844 Granted a conditional pardon NO519