Summary
Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1829
Arrival
Mar 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Knight
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy
Voyage
Departed: 28th Sep 1829
Ship: Dunvegan Castle
Arrival: 13th Mar 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Knight was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 28th Sep 1829 and arriving 13th Mar 1830 with 180 passengers.
Dunvegan Castle (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 198 |
| 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
State Library of Queensland on 31st March 2012
John Knight was found guilty of stealing 3 silver spoons, value 8s, from his master George Goodeve and transported at the age of 16 for 7 years. He was 5'5" tall, brfown eyes, brown hair, ruddy freckled and pock-pitted complesion, KSJHS, glass and pipes on right arm. 12/1/1832: Absconded from No. 43 Road Gang. 18/8/1836 COF. 15/10/1840: Absconded, under colonial sentence and in possession of his COF, from Stockade Campbelltown, since 4th inst. No date of death.