Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Edward Mitchell was transported on the John Barry, departing 30th Apr 1819 and arriving 26th Sep 1819 with 147 passengers.
John Barry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 148 |
| 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 |
Claims
"4x great grandfather"
"Edward Mitchell arrived in Australia as a convict aboard the convict ship "John Barry" on 26 September 1819 . Edward stated at his trial in England that he was a native of Norfolkshire before being sentenced to 7 years transportation . Records also stated his occupation to be that of a labourer, His personal details were recorded as age 20 years, height, 5'4", brown hair, hazel eyes, with a fair to ivory complexion. Upon arrival in Australia, Edward was first assigned to work for W. Bailey. Then from 9 May 1823 to 3 January 1824 he was assigned to John Single (1791-1858) on his then 100 acre property "Nepean Park" at Evan (Penrith). At "Nepean Park" Edward worked as a general labourer. While working for John Single he absconded and was subsequently captured and at Evan in the Quarter ended 31 March 1824 he was charged with being an absentee and was sentenced to receive 25 lashes and to be sent to the Emu Plains Convict Farm. On 16 October 1824 a decision was made to assign Edward to work for former soldier Joseph Griffiths (1762-1857) of Nepean (Evan). Edward was discharged from the Emu Plains Convict Farm to Joseph Griffiths to work on his 13acre farm on 20 October 1824. In the 1825 muster he is shown as a government servant employed by J. Griffiths of Evan. On 19 January 1826 Edward received his Certificate of Freedom as his 7 years sentence had been served. On 10 October 1826 Edward was granted 40 acres of land at Kurrajong in the foothills of the Blue Mountains over the river from Richmond. He named his grant "Fern Hill", and this property was later inherited by his son Robert. By 1833 Edward was living on his land at Kurrajong with Elizabeth Coverley. Edward and Elizabeth's first child, Mary Ann, was born on 19 April 1833 at Kurrajong. She was followed by Edward John on 17 August 1834. Then on 17 August 1835 Edward and Elizabeth married at the Presbyterian Church, Pitt Town. After their marriage Elizabeth gave birth to a further 10 children. Edward died on January 9, 1859 at Kurrajong, with his family saying that he was 67 when according to the age he gave in early records he would have only been about 60 years of age."
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary Index. MITCHELL, Edward. Per "John Barry", 1819 1824 Mar 31 Servant to John Single; sentenced to Emu Plains. On return of fines and punishments inflicted by the Bench of Evan (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.68) 1824 Oct 16 On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D p.88) 1824 Oct 20 On return of convicts discharged from the Establishment, Emu Plains; to Joseph Griffith, Nepean (Reel 6028; 2/8283 p.203) c.1825 On list of Government servants employed by John Single of Evan; from May 1823 to Jan 1824 (Fiche 3155; 4/1844B No.741 p.539)
My 3 x great grandfather George Gordon ( Malabar) also absconded from John Single at Penrith March 1824, same sentence 3 months hard labour/25 lashes. I wonder if they were together in this escapade ?
Edward's Family (from Australian Royalty) himself Edward Mitchell 1792–1859 wife Elizabeth Coverley 1815–1879 daughter Mary Ann Mitchell 1833–1878 son Edward Mitchell 1834–1890 daughter Sarah Mitchell 1836–1886 daughter Jane Mitchell 1838–1924 son William Mitchell 1840–1864 daughter Susannah Mitchell 1843–1891 daughter Rosetta Mitchell 1845–1915 son Robert Mitchell 1847–1923 daughter Matilda Ann Mitchell 1850–1918 daughter Charlotte Mitchell 1852–… daughter Martha Ann Mitchell 1853–1889 son John Mitchell 1856–1935 Marriage record NSW BDM Name: Edward Mitchell Spouse Name: Elizabeth Ceverly Marriage Date: 1835 Marriage Place: New South Wales Registration Place: Portland Head, New South Wales Registration Year: 1835 Volume Number: V A Wife: Elizabeth Coverley Her Father: William Bidgood, convict Glatton 1802 Her Mother: Maria Coverley, convict Wanstead 1813
Edward was born in 1799, as confirmed by the 1828 Census, and the Old Bailey trial records. The mistaken belief that he was born in 1791 (which I also once accepted) stems from the fact that his death certificate - dated 1859 - appears to give his age as 67. However, in light of the above records, it must be 61. Putting all three records together, it would appear he must have been born in JANUARY of 1799.
The John Barry had arrived at Portsmouth on 16 April 1819 and on 20 April, 60 male convicts were embarked from the hulk Laurel and 80 from the hulk Leviathan in Portsmouth harbour. On 23 April 1819 two more convicts were sent on board the John Barry from the Leviathan. One of the passengers on board the John Barry was John Thomas Bigge, New South Wales’ first Royal Commissioner. The John Barry finally arrived at Port Jackson on Sunday 26 September 1819 (See The Campbelltown Convicts).
Sainty & Johnson; 1828 Census of New South Wales: Page 220.... [Ref M2640] Mitchell, Edward, 28, FS, John Barry, 1819, servant to John Griffiths at Evan.
Old Bailey Trial of Edward Mitchell: Stealing – 13th January 1819. Trial Transcript (t18190113-131) (www.oldbaileyonline.org) EDWARD MITCHELL was indicted for stealing, on the 19th of December, one coat, value 25 s. , the property of Thomas Peters. JOHN GEE. I am a butcher, and live at Cowcross; I saw the prisoner go behind the Highgate errand-cart, and try to cut the baskets away; he left it, and went to Thomas Peters 's cart, followed it, and tried to cut a hamper away; he then jumped on the shaft, and took a great coat out - Owen and I took him. The prosecutor claimed the coat in the prisoner's presence, at the watch-house. WILLIAM OWEN. I saw the prisoner in company with another, about a quarter before six o'clock, in St. John-street; he tried the cart, then turned round, and followed the prosecutor's cart - the man was leading his horse, as it was a foggy night; I saw the prisoner take the coat out of the cart, and secured him with it - he said it was his own. The prosecutor came to the watch-house, and claimed it in the prisoner's presence - he described the coat. GUILTY. Aged 20. Transported for Seven Years. First Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Recorder.
Edward MITCHELL was born in Norfolk and was transported for ‘stealing a coat valued at 25 shillings'. Edward was 20 years old, 5’4” tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, fair complexion. Assigned to W. Bailey 1823: Assigned to John Single at Penrith Edward absconded from John Single and was captured at Evan in March 1824 – sentenced to 25 lashes and to be sent to Emu Plains Convict Farm. 1824: Assigned to Joseph Griffiths, Evan. 19/1/1826: COF 10/10/1826: granted 40 acres at Kurrajong. C1833: Edward was living with Elizabeth Coverly/Lord – her step-father was James Lord (c1784-1833). Edward and Elizabeth had 2 children then married 17/8/1835 and had another 10 children. 9/1/1859: Edward died at Kurrajong, NSW.
Edward hailed from Dorset. He did not return to England. Edward settled in Australia; married in 1835, and raised a family.