Joseph Tuso

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iain Frazier on 14th July 2023

Family connections for Joseph (Tuzo/Tuso) are: TUZO Joseph (Tuzo/Tuso) was born about 1769. He was tried for highway robbery w/1other & assault of John (Smith) in Stepney, on 26 5 1784 age14, at Old Bailey in July 1784, sentenced to death commuted to Life, held probably at London/Middlesex Gaol Delivery & arrived in NSW as a convict on 22 1 1788 after being on board for 12months on First Fleet ship SCARBOROUGH. In March 1790 he was sent to Norfolk Island on HMS SIRIUS arriving on 13 3 1790, where he caused much trouble for himself; he returned to Sydney on ATLANTIC on 21 9 1792. In March 1796 he again went to Norfolk Island on SUPPLY, where he was employed landing provisions; he returned to Sydney on FRANCIS n March 1802. He had a relationship with unknown that produced 1child:>>> [Some information taken from this Website] [..1.Susannah (Tuzo) (described as daughter of Guiseppe/ie Joseph (Tuzo) convict Free by Servitude from SCARBOROUGH 1788 & ??? (???)) was born in 1802.] .. >>>Joseph (Tuzo) was Free by Servitude before 1810 when he married secondly Sarah (Ward her first marriage) on 12 3 1810 at St Phillips CofE Sydney-with no known issue. He became a Constable in Sydney on November 1813. He was issued his Absolute Pardon in 1822 when he became defacto with & later married thirdly Rebecca (??? known also as Goldsmith nee Dear her second marriage) before 1822 He died on 3/4/6 10 1825 age56 father of 3children & was buried at Devonshire St cemetery. Rebecca (??? known also as Goldsmith nee Dear) was born about 1780 & married? firstly ??? (Golsby/Goulby) in England & produced maybe 2children. She was arrested for stealing clothes wine etc on 20 9 1809 from John (Few) of Tottenham, tried at Old Bailey on 1 11 1809, sentenced to 7years, held probably at London/Middlesex Gaol Delivery & arrived in NSW, now a widow, as a convict with her son William (Golsby/Goulby) on 29 9 1811 after a voyage of 5months on FRIENDS (this Website has ADMIRAL GAMBIER & FRIENDS). She was Free by Servitude by 1822. In 1828 she was a charwoman at Kent St Sydney. She moved to Bathurst before 1829. She died on 19 4 1831 age51 mother of 4children. Joseph (Tuzo) & Rebecca (Dear/Golsby/Goulby) produced 2children: 1.Priscilla (Tuzo) was born on 5 6 1815 & baptised on 23 6 1815 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. In 1828 she lodged with Reb. (Gailby/Goulby). In 1831 after her mothers death she was taken to Bathurst by her halfbrother William (Golsby/Goulby). She married John (Bayliss brother Benjamin his first marriage) on 19 3 1832 at CofE Kelso & produced 11children. She died on 16 1 1901 at Alloway Bank & was buried at CofE Kelso. ..John (Bayliss) was born on 21 6 1808 in Sydney/Hawkesbury & baptised on 10 2 1809 at CofE Sydney. He died on 13 12 1880 age72 at Germans Hill & was buried at CofE Windsor. ..Details of John (Bayliss)s family are shown in entry for Ann/Nancy (Taylor EARL CORNWALLIS 1801) on this Website. 2.Johanna (Tuzo or Goldsby) was born on 6 9/10 1818 & baptised on 15 11 1818 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. In 1828 she lodged with Reb. (Gailby/Goulby). She married Benjamin (Bayliss brother John) on 15 5 1837 at CofE Kelso & produced 11children. She died in 1878 age about59 at Bathurst. ..Benjamin (Bayliss) was born on 11 1 1818 at Hawkesbury. He was a farmer at Queen Charlottes Vale. He died on 18 6 1869 age51 at Queen Charlotte Vale & was buried at CofE Kelso. ..The family of Benjamin (Bayliss) is shown in entry for Ann/Nancy (Taylor EARL CORNWALLIS 1801) on this Website. [Noted on 22 7 1808 an Eleanor (Tuzo) died & was buried at St Johns CofE Parramatta.] Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony.

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Phil Hands on 14th November 2017

Tried and convicted at the Old Bailey on 7th July 1784 for assaulting John Ansell, on the King's highway, on the 26th of May last, and putting him in fear and danger of his life, and feloniously taking from his person and against his will, 1 walking cane, 3 guineas, one half guinea, and 3 shillings in monies, his property, he was sentenced to death, this was commuted on the 23rd February 1785 to transportation for life. Left England on 13th May 1787. Ship:- the 'Scarborough' sailed with 208 male convicts on board, there were no reported deaths during the voyage. Arrived on 26th January 1788. Joseph was sent to Norfolk Island aboard the 'Sirius' in March 1790, where he was constantly in trouble. On 11th June 1790 he was sentenced to 50 lashes for neglect of duty along with Charles Repeat. On 9th July 1790 Joseph, who had left his work without permission and two Convicts that had absconded on 28th June from their work were tried at a General Court Martial, at which Benjamin Ingram, David Lonkey and Josephh Tuso. On the following day all three were sentence to receive each 300 Lashes on their bare backs. The punishment was for stealing a fellow convict's shirt, leaving their work and sheltering in the woods. On 20th December 1790 Joseph left his work at Charlotte Field and ran into the woods after refusing an order (punishable by flogging), 6 days later he gave himself up and was put in irons. Joseph was back under the whip on 27th Oct 1791 when he was sentenced to 100 lashes for disobedience and neglect of duty along with Charles Gray. Joseph Tuso was returned to Sydney aboard the 'Atlantic' in September 1792. Once again Joseph found himself on Norfolk Island travelling aboard the 'Supply' in March 1796, Joseph became a member of the "Boat Crew" who helped with the landing of people and provisions from ships at Norfolk Island such as he is recorded for the 'Reliance' in November 1799. Joseph stayed on Norfolk Island until his return to Sydney aboard the 'Francis' in March 1802. In the colony, Joseph married Sarah Ward (Convict, 1809, 'Indispensible') on 12th March 1810 at Sydney. He was appointed Constable of Sydney in November 1813. His marriage was evidently pretty short lived because Joseph and Sarah had separated by late 1814, soon after, he was living with Rebecca Golsby (nee Dear, Convict, 'Friends' 1811). The couple had 3 children. In 1821 Joseph received a land grant at Cockle Bay Sydney, after requesting land in July 1820 to help him to provide future support for his family of 4 children (which included his stepson William Golsby). In 1822 Joseph received his Absolute Pardon. Joseph died on 4th October 1825 Sydney age 56, he was buried at the Devonshire Street Cemetery Sydney. The Australian 6th October 1825 Died "On Tuesday last, Mr. Joseph Tuzo, an inhabitant of this Colony since its first establishment". Rebecca died in 1831 also at Sydney age 51.

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Denis Pember on 6th October 2016

Rebecca had been transported under her married name GOLBY and is usually recorded as such. In the 1822 Census; Golesby, Rebecca, free by servitude, Friends, 7 years, wife of J. Tuzo, Sydney Golesby, William, came free, child of above. Golesby, Mary Ann, 10 born in the colony, child of above. Goelsby, Priscilla, 7, born in the colony, child of above. Golesby, Johanna, 4, born in the colony, child of above. Son William clearly came with her, there is less evidence for Mary Ann. Here she is stated to be ‘born in the colony’ However later evidence conflicts. The younger two, Priscilla and Johanna are the children of Joseph. In the 1825 Muster; Golsby, Rebecca, free by servitude, Friends, 1811, 7 years, widow, Sydney Golsby, Mary Ann, 13, came free, Friends, 1811, family of above. Golsby, William, 17, came free, Friends, 1811, family of above. Golsby, Priscilla, 10, born in the colony, family of above. Golsby, Johanna, 7, born in the colony, family of above. Here we find Mary Ann declared as a passenger on ‘friends’, not born in the colony. In the 1828 Census: Joseph had died in 1825. Page 166… [Ref G0840] Goulby, Rebecca, 45, FS, Friends, 1812, 7 years, charwoman, living at Kent Street Sydney. The two younger girls are also recorded. Page 375… [Ref T1396] Tuzo, Priscilla, 12, BC, Lodger with Reb. Goulby. [Ref T1397] Tuzo, Johanna, 10, BC, Lodger with Reb. Goulby. Priscilla married John Bayliss in 1832 and they subsequently had 11 children. John was the son of Joseph Bayliss (NSW Corps, Second Fleet, 1790, ‘Surprize’) and Ann Taylor (Convict, 1801, ‘Earl Cornwallis’).

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Denis Pember on 6th October 2016

In the colony, Joseph appears to have married Sarah Ward (Convict, 1809, 'Indispensible') March 12th 1810 at Sydney. This union was evidently pretty short lived because soon thereafter, he was living with Rebecca Dear (Convict, 1811, 'Friends'). The couple had 2 or possibly 3 children.

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Denis Pember on 4th August 2016

Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org), July 1784, trial of JOSEPH TUSO (t17840707-13). JOSEPH TUSO, Violent Theft - highway robbery, 7th July 1784. JOSEPH TUSO (aged FOURTEEN) was indicted for feloniously assaulting John Ansell , on the King's highway, on the 26th of May last, and putting him in fear and danger of his life, and feloniously taking from his person and against his will, one walking cane, value 5 s. three guineas, value 3 l. 3 s. and one half guinea, value 10 s. 6 d. and 3 s. in monies numbered, his property . The witnesses examined apart at the request of the prisoner. JOHN ANSELL sworn. Do you know the prisoner? - Yes very well. Was you at any time robbed, and when? - On the 26th of May, in Stepney Church-yard . Was it in a high road? - Yes. What was you robbed of? - I was robbed of three guineas and a half, and some silver, and a cane. Who robbed you? - There was a great man, a great thief, came and stood behind the church dead wall, and I thought it had been a post, squatting down in this manner, and it had been raining the whole day, and the place was deeper than common, it took me up to the knees; there was a great thief, and I thought the great thief had been a post, and I looked to the lane end to see if there was any thieves, and I could see nobody but a thing that I thought was a post, and when I came at him he was a great tall man, and he whipped up in this fashion; and this little thief clapped his hand at me, and stopped my mouth, and the other thief, as I compute, knocked me down. Court. What hour was this? - To the best of my knowledge, it wanted about a quarter to eleven at night. Then the great thief knocked you down? - Yes. Who took your money? - The great thief also, I was hardly sensible , for they threw me among the dirt; I was all water and dirt; it was as deep - as deep - I could feel his hand against my thigh, he cut my breeches pocket, and took my money and my cane. What way did the prisoner assist? - Please you, my Lord, this little thief ran away. What part did he take in it? - He clapped his hand to my mouth, and stopped my breath. Was that after you was down? - Before I did fall. How did he reach you? - He did, I was as near him as I am to these gentlemen; I saw his face, and I saw his dress, and I know him properly; I never saw him before. Jury. Was you sober? - O yes, I am never drunk. How soon after did you take the prisoner? - I cried out murder! and fire! and stop thief! and the watch came directly, and I followed him and took him; when they called stop thief, this little thief said, I am after the thief. What is the watchman's name? - I am studying, it is an odd name; but he is somewhere out, if you will please to call him. WILLIAM FORTRY sworn. I am a watchman. I had just done crying the hour of ten, it wanted about a quarter of eleven, and I heard somebody cry out murder! murder! for Christ's sake! for the Lord's sake! fire and murder! I ran up to his assistance, the prisoner at the bar was a little distance off, I kept sight of him till I got the gentleman up, then I asked him what was the matter, he said he had just been knocked down, I ran after the prisoner, and I took him. Did you keep him in sight all the whole time? - Yes, we brought him down to the watch-house, and they scrupled to take him in; then I charged Mr. Orange with him. You was not present at the robbery? - No, I came immediately as I heard the gentleman cry out. What was the prisoner doing then? - He was running along, crying out stop thief! stop thief! Here are the gentleman's breeches that were cut, and the shirt that he was knocked down in, and the stock where the blood was. Court. No part of his property is in that bundle? - Orange and Cole were with me. Prisoner. I have nobody to call but a poor father. Jury. Was it moon-light? - Yes, as broad as the day. Court to Prisoner. How old are you? - Fourteen. Court to Jury. Gentlemen, the part the prisoner took in this, if you believe the prosecutor is right, is sufficient to constitute him a party in the robbery, for if he was present when the robbery was committed, and acting with one common intent with the person that knocked him down, it makes him equally guilty. Jury to Prosecutor. When did you see the prisoner again after you was robbed? - That very night, as soon as I could walk, but I could not walk without the watchman's help. GUILTY, Death. Tried by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. Justice ASHURST.