Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Knight was transported on the Princess Charlotte, departing 3rd Jul 1824 and arriving 9th Nov 1824 with 139 passengers.
Princess Charlotte (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 156. Tasmanian Archives. |
| 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
N.B. There are two persons named "William Knight" on this sailing of the 'Princess Charlotte' in 1824. William KNIGHT (Identifier 2) was convicted at Warwick, England on 27 March 1824 for stealing fowls. Previous conviction for poaching & served time in Warwick prison. Gaol report: "bad character" 7 yr transportation sentence. Hulk report: "orderly". Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship "Princess Charlotte" 1824. Single man. Colony of VDL: Assigned to work service. 1825: Govt gardens, New Town, nr Hobart. 1826: sent to Maria Island (off the east coast of VDL) 1829: Abscond but gave himself up, at Hobart. 1830: Being in a Public House, at Brighton. Note: There are numerous other persons in the Colony by this name, abt the same time so it is difficult to pinpoint the outcome of this man.