William Bizzle

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D Wong on 6th July 2021

William was listed as BEAZLEY on his death on the NSW BDM.

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D Wong on 6th July 2021

Morning Chronicle London, England 1 Mar 1839 ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE CROWN COURT. [Before Mr. Justice Erskine] William Bizzle was indicted for having, in November last, feloniously set fire to a barn, at Long Wittenham, containing a quantity of barley, the property of George Hayward. Mr. WALESBY and Mr. WILLIAMS appeared for the prosecution. The prisoner was undefended by counsel. A great number of witnesses were called for the prosecution. It appeared that the prisoner had recently before the fire took place been discharged from the service of the prosecutor ; that he was seen in the neighbourhood of the barn just before the fire broke out ; and that when taken up, immediately afterwards, he had a flint in his possession which appeared to have been recently struck. It further appeared that on examining some foot-marks leading to the barn they precisely corresponded with the shoes worn by the prisoner, who in consequence of lameness wore shoes of a peculiar make. It also appeared that the prisoner had said shortly before the fire took place, "If they did not look out, before winter was over, there would be a fire. I wonder if Mr. Hayward (the prisoner's master) would like to see that barn and and them rl#ks {newspaper not clear} on fire. I should like to see them all burnt to the ground." The prisoner, who has always since his committal, asserted that he was innocent, when called upon for his defence, again protested his innocence, and charged one Edward Bailey with having set fire to the barn. It was, however, clearly shown that Bailey was not in the neighbourhood of the fire at the time it happened. The prisoner had further alleged in his statement before the committing magistrate, that he had seen Bailey strike a light close to the barn, and that he had seized him, but afterwards released him at his earnest request. Mr. Justice ERSKINE summed up at considerable length with great care, and the jury immediately found the prisoner Guilty. Sentence deferred. __________ On the Hulk Justitia at Woolwich. (listed as born 1803 and 36 years old). William Bizzle was listed as 33 years old on arrival. Native Place: Berkshire. William was illiterate, protestant, married with 3 male children, 5'4¾" tall, ruddy and freckled complexion, brown and thin hair from disease, hazel eyes, several small moles on right side of neck, raised mole inside each elbow. 17/10/1846: TOL Yass 5/12/1848: TOL Passport, Yass Bench - Allowedto remain at the Murrumbidgee for 12 months in the service of Mr. James McDonald. 9/8/1851: CP - William was 51 (born 1800). Families of Convicts Wives and Families of Convicts on Bounty Ships, 1847-1850: William made application for his wife, Elizabeth Goulding and three children to be bought out to Australia at the Public Expense. Elizabeth was living at Long Whitenham, near Abingdon, Berkshire. From Ancestry - Family Trees: Born in Long Wittenham, Berkshire, England on 25 Apr 1806 to William Bissell and Elizabeth Saunders. William Bizzle married Elizabeth Goulding and had 6 children. He passed away on 1876 in Young, New South Wales, Australia. Elizabeth Goulding 1797 - 1872 -- Elizabeth died at Young, NSW, aged 75. NSW BDM Children: 1832 - 1891 Abraham Beazley 1829 - 1871 Stephen William Beazley 1837 - 1907 David Beasley 1841 - 1927 Caleb Beazley 1835 - 1837 John Bizzell / Bessel Unknown - Unknown Martin Beazley