James Low

Life archive ID obpt18000917-73-defend762
Born 1784. Place of birth shields. Gender male. Height 5' 5". Religion Catholic. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1800.
Born
1784
Tried
17th September 1800
Age 16.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of pocketpicking (feloniously stealing, on the 17th of august, a handkerchief, value 2s. the property of william dewell , privily from his person). Found guilty theft under 1s, guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
In New South Wales
17th September 1800
Age 16.
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to New South Wales.
Tried
15th February 1809
Age 25.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of grand larceny (feloniously stealing on the 9th of december, a pearl and amethyst broach, value 2 l. 2 s. a diamond half hoop ring, value 7 l. 13 s. a diamond ring with serpent shanks, value 3 l. 3 s. and a diamond ring, with hair, value 9 l. 9 s.). Found guilty. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
26th April 1809
Age 25.
Arrived in Australia
30th April 1831
Age 47. Religion Catholic (catholic). Place of birth shields.
Sent to New South Wales.