John Mitchell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Nov 1852
Arrival
Feb 1853
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Mitchell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter
Aliases: Witchell

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Wilts. Assizes at Devizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Nov 1852
Ship: Dudbrook
Arrival: 7th Feb 1853
Place of Arrival: Western Australia

Transportation

John Mitchell was transported on the Dudbrook, departing 17th Nov 1852 and arriving 7th Feb 1853 with 235 passengers.

DudbrookDudbrook (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 578
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

D Wong avatar
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on 17th September 2015

Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette Wiltshire, England 17 Jul 1851 WILTS SUMMER ASSIZES HORSE STEALING. John Witchell, scampish looking fellow, about 30 years of age, was charged with stealing a bay gelding, the property of Wm. Muuday, at Bishopstrow. John’s records are all under ‘Mitchell”. John was 33 years old, single, 5’8 ¾” tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, oval face, shallow complexion, stout. Scars under left eye and over right eye. 28/12/1853: TOL 16/11/1856: CP Known areas: Perth.

Judy Dunkley avatar
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on 16th September 2015

Trial 15th Aug 1840 Wilts Larceny from person Imprisonment 6 months Trial 3rd March 1842 Wilts Attempting to steal game 17th Nov 1842 Emigration as convict 10yrs Not known if he married or returned to England

Judy Dunkley avatar
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on 16th September 2015

Surname was Witchell not Mitchell