George Butcher

Life archive ID obpdef3-759-19021020
Born 1887. Place of birth London. Gender male. Height 5' 6.5". Complexion fair or fresh (fr). Hair brown (it bn). Eyes other, grey (gr). Distinguishing marks dot (? h.b.i.h.? and bust of jockey r., yacht, ? g. b.? and dot l. forearm). Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects naval, pleasure, names and initials. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions yacht, dot, jockey. Tattoo body locations forearm. First recorded 20th October 1902.
Born
1887
Place of birth London.
Tried
20th October 1902
Age 15.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of burglary (to burglary in the dwelling-house of edward reginald skiller with intent to steal., to breaking and entering the shop of arthur amey and receiving five pairs of boots, his property.). Found guilty. Sentenced to imprisonment other institution, imprisonment. Sentence outcome was unknown.
Tried
4th July 1906
Age 19. Place of birth London.
Tried at Quarter sessions, Essex (essex q. sess. (southend)). Accused of simple larceny. Sentenced to imprisonment. Sentence outcome was imprisoned.
Tattoo(s) recorded
1907
Age 20. Tattoo subjects naval, pleasure, names and initials. Tattoo keywords """ h.b.i.h."" and bust of jockey right, yacht, "" g. b."" and dot left forearm. ". Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions yacht, dot, jockey. Tattoo body locations forearm.
Discharged as habitual criminal
19th June 1907
Age 20. Place of birth London.