Eliza Knowles

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Jun 1841
Arrival
Oct 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Eliza Knowles
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Nurse girl/servant
Aliases: Eliza Hill [Married]

Crime

Convicted at: Bristol Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Jun 1841
Arrival: 10th Oct 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Eliza Knowles was transported on the Garland Grove, departing 14th Jun 1841 and arriving 10th Oct 1841 with 180 passengers.

Built 1820 at Isle of Wight. 483 tons.

Garland GroveGarland Grove (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 336
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

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on 1st November 2025

Place of origin: Bristol, Gloucestershire Status; Married. Husband George. 3 months on the Town 1843 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS; Knowles, Eliza. Ship/free: Garland Grove Marriage to: Hill, Thomas. Ship/free: Free Permission date: 13 Dec 1843. Approved; Jan 1844 1844 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 16 Feb 1844 ** Knowles, Elizabeth aged 23 years old. Servant & Hill, Thomas aged 22 years old, Coachman. Registered: Launceston. RGD37/1/3 no 816