Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Mitchell was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.
Cornwall (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 64 |
| 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
In June 1846, the accused John Kane and James Mitchell appeared at the High Court of Justiciary (described as late watchmen of Edinburgh Police) charged - in January 1846 theft by housebreaking. John Kane received 14 years' transportation and James Mitchell 10 years' transportation. Circumstances of the case are outlined in the Convict Record of John Kane transported 19 September 1851. The delay in transportation of both accused is not explained - see Scotsman newspaper 17 June 1846 p 3 on 'High Court of Justiciary - Case of Kane & Mitchell City Police'. See also McGowan, John (2022) Policing the Metropolis of Scotland, 1833-1861 (Edinburgh City Archives)Volume 1 p 1289 for corcumstances.