John Parsons Knights

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Theft
Departure
Aug 1843
Arrival
Feb 1844
Death
Jun 1855
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Personal Information

Name: John Parsons Knights
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 26th Jun 1855
Age at death: 30
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Crime: Theft
Convicted at: Sussex (Lewes) Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Aug 1843
Ship: Maitland
Arrival: 7th Feb 1844
Place of Arrival: New South Wales and Norfolk Island

Transportation

John Parsons Knights was transported on the Maitland, departing 26th Aug 1843 and arriving 7th Feb 1844 with 206 passengers.

Built 1810 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 648 Tons.

MaitlandMaitland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 404
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

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 4th September 2025

TAHO convict record https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-76/CON33-1-76P107

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 22nd April 2025

Place of origin: Brighton, Sussex 1847 - Off Norfolk Island per Pestongee Bomangee Apr 1847 1855 - 20 March 1855. Offence; Burglary in the Dwelling house of Mr Nicholas - Fully committed for trial - Sentence; to be hanged 1855 - EXECUTED at Hobart Town - 26 June 1855