Richard Lawson

Life archive ID obpt18101205-81-defend814
Born 1793. Gender male. Occupation Porter. HISCO 11. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1810.
Born
1793
Tried
5th December 1810
Age 17. Occupation Porter. HISCO 11.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of theft from a specified place (feloniously stealing, on the 6th of december, twenty-six yards of linen cloth, value 4 l. and five yards of muslin, value 15 s. the property of john savage , and robert evans , in their dwelling-house). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
28th February 1811
Age 18.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to New South Wales.