James Gardner

Life archive ID obpt18220911-79-defend782
Born 1805. Gender male. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1822.
Born
1805
Tried at Old Bailey, London (Middlesex gaol delivery). Accused of highway robbery (feloniously assaulting john harper , in a field and open place near the king's highway, on the 8th of august, at edgware, putting him in fear, and taking from his person and against his will, one pair of shoes, value 1 s.; five sovereigns, and eighteen shillings). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
22nd November 1822
Age 17.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Arrived in Australia
21st October 1823
Age 18.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Ticket of leave
8th June 1831
Age 26.
Ticket of leave revoked
18th January 1832
Age 27.
Absconded
5th March 1833
Age 28.
Absconded
15th March 1833
Age 28.
Ticket of leave
24th May 1845
Age 40.
Applied to marry
24th November 1845
Age 40.
Conditional pardon
16th April 1847
Age 42.
Conditional pardon
1st July 1848
Age 43.