Summary
Born
Jan 1787
Conviction
Poaching/breaching game laws
Departure
May 1823
Arrival
Oct 1823
Death
Jun 1846
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Personal Information
Name: John Knight
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1787
Death: 6th Jun 1846
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman
Crime
Crime: Poaching/breaching game laws
Convicted at: Dorset Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 17th May 1823
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 21st Oct 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Knight was transported on the Albion, departing 17th May 1823 and arriving 21st Oct 1823 with 200 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 50 |
| 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
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Trial; 14 January 1823. 3 times in custody before and convicted of theft, poaching and smuggling Status; Married. Wife at Ivory Town named Eleanor Tried; Oatlands Supreme Court - 12 April 1841. Life Offence; Stealing 4 sheep To be sent to Port Arthur for 4 years Died - 6 June 1846. Hamilton