James Burton

Life archive ID obpt18330214-154-defend1360
Born 1813. Place of birth London. Gender male. Hair red. Eyes brown. Distinguishing marks pitted pockmarked (pockpitted flag anchor m s boa left arm). Has tattoo yes. Tattoo subjects national identity, naval, names and initials. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions flag, anchor. Tattoo body locations arm. First recorded 14th January 1809.
Born
1813
Place of birth London.
Tattoo(s) recorded
1833
Age 20. Tattoo subjects national identity, naval, names and initials. Tattoo keywords pockpitted flag anchor m s boa left arm.. Tattoo written words initials. Tattoo descriptions flag, anchor. Tattoo body locations arm.
Tried at Old Bailey, London (middlx g.d.). Accused of simple larceny (stealing, on the 31st of january, 1 great coat, value 20s). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Arrived in Australia
4th September 1833
Age 20.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Ticket of leave
9th October 1837
Age 24.
Freed
14th February 1840
Age 27.