John Knight

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Sep 1832
Arrival
Feb 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Knight
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Sea man

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1832
Ship: Georgiana
Arrival: 1st Feb 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Knight was transported on the Georgiana, departing 28th Sep 1832 and arriving 1st Feb 1833 with 184 passengers.

GeorgianaGeorgiana (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 436
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

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on 24th February 2026

Employer: Marine Department, Hobart Trade; Seaman aged 35 years old 1842 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 2 Jun 1842. Bagshaw, Jane. Ship/free: Westmoreland Marriage to: Knight, John. Ship/free: Georgiana 1842 - MARRIAGE; Date of Marriage; 19 Sep 1842 Bagshaw, Jane. Age: 43. Spouse: Knight, John. Age: 38. Free Gardener Registered: Launceston 1850 - 19 March 1850. An Absconder, T.L., Revoked 1853 - December 1853. Struck off Record