William Lawler

Life archive ID obpdef1-1021-18440304
Born 1825. Gender male. Height 5' 8.125". Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects love, names and initials. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions heart. Tattoo body locations arm. First recorded 4th March 1844.
Born
1825
Tried
4th March 1844
Age 19.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of housebreaking (for feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of elizabeth mary cooper, on the 1st of march, at st. george the martyr, southwark, and stealing therein, 2 gowns, value 4s.; 1 gown-skirt, 1s.; 1 table-cover, 6d.; and 1 cloak, 5s.; her goods.). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to imprisonment. Sentence outcome was unknown.
Tried
28th February 1848
Age 23.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of simple larceny (, stealing 1 sovereign; the moneys of matthew hearder; having been before convicted.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Arrived in Australia
1851
Age 26.
Sent to Western australia.
Tattoo(s) recorded
1851
Age 26. Tattoo subjects love, names and initials. Tattoo keywords as, heart, and two spears, scar, on right arm; wound shin bone; very hairy.. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions heart. Tattoo body locations arm.
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Western australia.