James Butler

Life archive ID obpt18070114-30-defend439
Born 1792. Gender male. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1807.
Born
1792
Tried
14th January 1807
Age 15.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of theft from a specified place (feloniously stealing in the dwelling house of isaac scott , on the 15th of december, a seven shillings piece, eight shillings, and three bank notes, value 1 l. each). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
18th March 1807
Age 15.
Joined army or navy
7th September 1807
Age 15.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to New South Wales.