Summary
Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Knowles
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Farm labourer & ploughman
Voyage
Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Knowles was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 61 (32) |
| 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
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Place of origin: Worcester, Worcestershire Conduct Record: CON31/1/26 & CON18-1-18 Image 35 No; 487 Offence; Housebreaking, was put in at the window by a girl, she was not tried, she turned King's evidence. Aged; 14 years old. Height; 4 ft 7 inches Trade; Labourer, drive plough 1840 - Free Certificate. No; 312. 1840