John Knowles

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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

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

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

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 61 (32)
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 23rd September 2025

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