Part 3
Selection of the Settlers

Thomas Calton selected the final list of settlers, and it is obvious that although he did select many men who were framework knitters, he also used the criteria of agricultural workers and those of other specific trades, such as grocer, tailor, carpenters and a blacksmith who would be useful in a colonisation.

The original proposal was to include 300 people, but in the event, only 158 people went with the expedition. It is thought that there might have been plans for a second party to follow, but whether this happened has not been confirmed.

The final count, as at 30th January 1820 was:
Total number of Men = 60
Total number of Women = 26
Total number of the persons above 14 years = 9
Total number of the children under 14 years = 63

Total number of the whole party = 158

The emigrants

FWK = Framework knitter
* John Bradley was removed from the ship for repeated misconduct before it departed from Liverpool.
Three other single men also declined before the ship departed, and returned to Nottingham.