George Towers

Life archive ID obpt18100718-59-defend602
Born 1790. Gender male. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1810.
Born
1790
Tried
18th July 1810
Age 20.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of burglary (burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling house of pierce bryon , about the hour of twelve on the night of the 8th of may, and stealing therein, three gold watches, value 60 l. a gold chain, value 5 l. three gold seals, value 10 l. a diamond ring, value 300 l. three gold rings, value 5 l. three gold boxes, value 60 l. a key, value 6 d. two pieces of foreign gold coin, called doublejoes, value 3 l. 12. three five guinea pieces, value 15 l. 15 s. three ten pound bank notes, and a five pound bank note, his property). Found guilty. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was executed.
Sentence respited
14th February 1811
Age 21.
Executed
21st February 1811
Age 21.