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Voyage
Transportation
Freeman Mitchell was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.
Canton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 93 (48). Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
Leviathan. Register. 1837-1844 No; 3972. Age; 36 years. ** Trade; Blacksmith
Burials in the Parish of New Norfolk - 1841 No; 476 Name; Freeman Mitchell Abode; New Norfolk When buried; 13 July 1840 Age; 46 [1795] ** as per register ** Ship’s Name; Canton Quality or profession. Hospital Patient
Freeman MITCHELL was convicted at Norfolk, England on 20 March 1838 for sheep stealing. Previous offence. 15yr transportation sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per 'Canton' arriving 12 Jan 1840. Married man, wife Mary. 4 children. Trade - a smith' aged 23yrs; 5'6". Native Place - Isle of Ely. Died 1 July 1840 (ref. Convict Conduct Record)