William Knight

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Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Aug 1831
Death
Jun 1831
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Personal Information

Name: William Knight
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: 13th Jun 1831
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Cornwall Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Mar 1831
Ship: Argyle
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William Knight was transported on the Argyle, departing 5th Mar 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 252 passengers.

ArgyleArgyle (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 42
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 July 2024

UK, Prison Hulk Registers Name Willm Knight Age 27 Ship Captivity Place Moored Woolwich and Devonport Date Convicted 9 Aug 1830 Place Convicted Bodmin Offence; Stealing a great coat & other articles

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 4th June 2021

Australian Convict Transportation Registers - Other Fleets & Ships. Argyle Name; William Knight Trial; 9 Aug 1830 Noted against name; DIED; on Voyage. 13 June 1831 Age; 27 [1804] Disease; Febis [Fever] - 27 March 1831 - At sea