William Barrett

Life archive ID obpdef1-2148-18380917
Born 1822. Place of birth oxton. Gender male. Hair brown (bro - dk, dark brown). Eyes hazel. Distinguishing marks 6 stars left wrist. Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects astronomy. Tattoo descriptions sun. Tattoo body locations wrist. First recorded 1838.
Born
1822
Tried at Old Bailey, London (central cl court). Accused of simple larceny (for stealing, on the 14th of august, 1 bag, value 4d.; 3 planes, value 1l.; 1 adze, value 4s. 6d.; 1 value 2s. 6d.; 1 chisel, value 1s. 6d.; the goods of george clymer.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Tattoo(s) recorded
1840
Age 18. Tattoo subjects astronomy. Tattoo keywords 6 stars left wrist.. Tattoo descriptions sun. Tattoo body locations wrist.
Arrived in Australia
12th January 1840
Age 18.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Prior offences
12th January 1840
Age 18.
Absconded
8th May 1840
Age 18.
Freed
17th September 1845
Age 23.