John Knowles

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
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Departure
Jun 1843
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Knowles
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster, Preston General Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jun 1843
Arrival: 12th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Knowles was transported on the Forfarshire, departing 24th Jun 1843 and arriving 12th Oct 1843 with 240 passengers.

ForfarshireForfarshire (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 324
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: Blackburn, Lancashire Offence; Stealing 60 lbs solder 30 lbs of Lead a quality of tools No; 10499 Trade; Engineer & Smith aged 34 years old 1856 - 20 May 1856. Ticket of Leave restored