John Knowles

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1839
Arrival
Jul 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Knowles
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Convicted at: Derby Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Mar 1839
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Knowles was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 16th Mar 1839 and arriving 23rd Jul 1839 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 2
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 23rd September 2025

Place of origin: Barwell, Leicestershire CON18-1-16 Image 132 No; 666 Offence; Housebreaking Trade; Weaver & Farm Labourer aged 20 years old 1851 - Conditional Pardon approved. 11 February 1851 1852 - DEPARTURES. As a Steerage passenger Status: Conditional Pardon Departure date: 31 Jan 1852. Departure port: Launceston Ship: Gem. Ship to colony: Marquis of Hastings. Bound to: Melbourne