Elizabeth (Betty) Mitchell (c. 1775–1825)
Elizabeth (Betty) Mitchell (c.1775-1825) convict
Birth: c.1775. Marriage: Was married pre-transportation to John Mitchell. Lived with Paul Page in New South Wales from at least 1814. Death: 25 January 1825 at Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales. Her burial was registered at St Matthews Church, Windsor, New South Wales.
- Elizabeth Mitchell was sentenced for an unknown crime to 7 years transportation on 4 May 1808 at Lancaster, Lancashire.
- She arrived at Sydney aboard the Canada in September 1810.
- By 1814, and described as a widow, she was living with Paul Page on a landholding at Windsor. They were living off stores. There were no children or servants living at the residence.
- The couple were still together at Windsor in 1922.
- Elizabeth Mitchell died on 25 January 1825 at Pitt Town, Sydney, New South Wales. Her age was given as 50.
Sources
Biographical Database of Australia — https://www.bda-online.org.au
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Page, Paul (partner)
Citation details
'Mitchell, Elizabeth (Betty) (c. 1775–1825)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/mitchell-elizabeth-betty-32469/text40272, accessed 3 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
c. 1775
Death
25 January,
1825
(aged ~ 50)
Pitt Town, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Passenger Ship
Occupation or Descriptor
Convict Record
Crime: unknown
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Lancashire
Trial Date: 4 May 1808
(1808)
Pre-transportation
Married: Yes