William Taylor

Life archive ID obpdef1-989-18390304
Alias Matthews. Born 1825. Place of birth London. Gender male. Hair other (light). Eyes hazel. Distinguishing marks w t heart & darts left arm. Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects love, names and initials. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions heart. Tattoo body locations arm. First recorded 20th January 1809.
Born
1825
Place of birth London.
Tried at Old Bailey, London (central cl court). Accused of stealing from master (for stealing, on the 15th of february, 1 hearth-rug, value 8s., the goods of george bartholomew and others, their masters.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Tattoo(s) recorded
1840
Age 15. Tattoo subjects love, names and initials. Tattoo keywords w t heart and darts left arm.. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions heart. Tattoo body locations arm.
Arrived in Australia
28th March 1840
Age 15.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Ticket of leave
1st May 1844
Age 19.
Ticket of leave
8th May 1844
Age 19.
Ticket of leave
10th May 1844
Age 19.
Freed
4th March 1846
Age 21.