Joanna May

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1846
Arrival
Jan 1847
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Joanna May
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Country servant

Crime

Convicted at: Cornwall. Bodmin Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Sep 1846
Arrival: 4th Jan 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Joanna May was transported on the Elizabeth And Henry, departing 14th Sep 1846 and arriving 4th Jan 1847 with 171 passengers.

Built 1845. Wood barque of 534 Tons.

Elizabeth And HenryElizabeth And Henry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 109 (56) SWD26/7, 26/11, 53, HAP1871/63
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 21st November 2024

1851 - Ticket of Leave 1852 - 3 July - Married to Thomas Mitchell of Green Ponds "Maitland' 1864 - Application for admission to the Queen's Orphan School for children; Mary Ann, William & Robert Mitchell Johanna no employment & described as a worthless bad woman, Thomas Mitchell absent from the colony 1869 - Application for admission to the Queen's Orphan School for son Robert Mitchell. Johanna Residence; Female House of Correction under sentence of 6 months hard labour for Larceny. Father; Thomas Mitchell - out of the Colony for abt. 2 years and nothing has been herd of him 1874 - 13 March 1874. Johanna Mitchell. Offence; Larceny - 3 months Hard Labour. Robert was taken to work by a person, but ran away and was wondering the streets. 1874 - 21 August 1874. Johanna Mitchell. Place; Greenponds . Offence Larceny - Sentence; 6 months

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 21st August 2024

1864 - Queen's Orphan School Application for admission Feb. 1864 FATHER; Thomas Mitchell. No; 17735 Ship; Maitland 2 Residence; Unknown. Trade; Brickmaker MOTHER; Joanna May Ship; Elizabeth & Henry - June 1845 CHILDREN; Mitchell, Mary Ann. 7 years Mitchell, William. 5 years 6 months Mitchell, Robert. 3 years Remarks; Father absent from the colony, mother a worthless bad woman 1864 - Orphan Number: 3855 Orphan: Mary Ann MITCHELL Mother: MAY, Joanna Father: MITCHELL, Thomas Mother's ship: Elizabeth & Henry Father's ship: Maitland Age when admitted: 7yrs Date admitted: Jan 1864 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Remarks: unsure whether admitted to Queens Orphan School 1864 - Orphan Number: 3857 Orphan: William MITCHELL Mother: MAY, Joanna Father: MITCHELL, Thomas Mother's ship: Elizabeth & Henry Father's ship: Maitland Age when admitted: 6yrs Date admitted: 1 Feb 1864 Date discharged: 15 Jun 1872 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Miss Mary A Hepburn, Avoca 1869 - Orphan Number: 3856 Orphan: Robert MITCHELL Mother: MAY, Joanna Father: MITCHELL, Thomas Mother's ship: Elizabeth & Henry Father's ship: Maitland Age when admitted: 8yrs Date admitted: 29 Dec 1869 Date discharged: 20 Dec 1873 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Lord, of Clarendon