James Mawson

Life archive ID obpdef1-417-18350105
Born 1816. Place of birth st. pancras, st pancras. Gender male. Height 5' 4.5". Occupation James was a labourer.. HISCO other. Religion Protestant (unspecified). Hair black (blk, black). Eyes hazel. Distinguishing marks s.m. j. sailor holdg a flag ### sun 1/2 moon 5 stars left arm - woman jm. j turner inside rt arm. Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects national identity, naval, names and initials, astronomy. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions sailor, moon, flag, woman, sun. Tattoo body locations arm. First recorded 20th January 1809.
Born
1816
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Tattoo(s) recorded
1835
Age 19. Tattoo subjects national identity, naval, names and initials, astronomy. Tattoo keywords s.m. j. sailor holdg a flag ### sun 1/2 moon 5 stars left arm woman jm. j turner inside right arm.. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions sailor, moon, flag, woman, sun. Tattoo body locations arm.
Tried at Old Bailey, London (central criminal court). Accused of simple larceny (for stealing, on the 22nd of december, 1 tea-pot, value 2s. 6d., the goods of john dallor; and that he had been before convicted of felony.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Arrived in Australia
1st August 1835
Age 19. Religion Protestant (Protestant (unspecified)). Place of birth st pancras.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Absconded
16th November 1836
Age 20.
Absconded
25th November 1836
Age 20.
Absconded
23rd December 1836
Age 20.
Ticket of leave
1st February 1842
Age 26.
Ticket of leave
3rd February 1842
Age 26.