John Knowles

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Mar 1887
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Personal Information

Name: John Knowles
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 31st Mar 1887
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Aug 1842
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 28th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Knowles was transported on the Moffatt, departing 10th Aug 1842 and arriving 28th Nov 1842 with 391 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 178
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: Whitechapel, Middlesex Trade; Tailor aged 26 years old Offence; Picking pockets and stealing handkerchief 1852 - Free Certificate - 2 July 1852 Cascades Invalid Depot: POL709-1-14 page 63 (15 Jun 1876 to 14 Apr 1877) Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-15 page 172 (16 Apr 1878 to 21 Oct 1878) New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-16 page 171 (08 Nov 1878 to 21 Oct 1879) POL709-1-17 page 32 (23 Oct 1879 to 17 Feb 1880) 1887 - DEATH; Age: 77 years old. Date of death: 31 Mar 1887 at the New Town Pauper Establishment. Trade; Tailor from Heart Disease. Registered: Hobart