Robert Knight

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Knight
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Mar 1828
Arrival: 10th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Knight was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.

Bengal MerchantBengal Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 336 Conduct Record: CON31/1/27 CON37/1/6 Page 1899 Description List: CON18/1/1 Page 43
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 10th August 2025

Place of origin: Bath, Somerset Trade; Tallow Chandler Reconvicted Adelaide 1850. Arrived per Punch Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-13 page 144 (29 Dec 1875 to 05 Sep 1876) POL709-1-14 page 179 (24 Nov 1876 to 06 Nov 1877) POL709-1-16 page 187 (04 Aug 1879 to 19 Nov 1879) New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-18 page 152 (12 Apr 1881 to 20 Sep 1881) POL709-1-19 page 147 (11 Oct 1881 to 09 Sep 1882) POL709-1-19 page 8 (27 Nov 1882 to 03 Jan 1883) POL709-1-20 page 36 (28 Aug 1883 to 23 Feb 1885) 1885 - Possible Death & Burial Record. Age; 79 years old, Tallow Chandler Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Date of burial: 17 Nov 1885. Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Pauper, Section A, Number 461 RGD35/1/10 no 2757