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 152. 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' 1824. William KNIGHT (Identifier 1) was convicted at Gloucester, England on 31 March 1824 for receiving stolen property. Gaol report: "very bad character". 14 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. 1827: sent to Prison Barracks. 1832: Ticket of Leave granted. 1832: Employed by Mr. Salmon - neglect of duty. 14 days on Tread Wheel. Last notation made in 1834.