William Francis Joseph Batt, Convict “Eden” 1848

BIRTH & BAPTISM
First name(s) William
Last name Batt
Parish Barton Stacey
Birth year 1828
Baptism day 28
Baptism month Dec
Baptism year 1828
Son or daughter Son
Father's first name(s) James
Mother's first name(s) Ann
County Hampshire

1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census
The Street, Barton Stacey, Andover, Hampshire, England
Ann Batt Female 40 1801 -
George Batt Male 15 1826 Hampshire, England
Charles Batt Male 14 1827 Hampshire, England
William Batt Male 12 1829 Hampshire, England
James Batt Male 10 1831 Hampshire, England
Mary Batt Female 7 1834 Hampshire, England
Sarah Batt Female 5 1836 Hampshire, England
Frances Batt Female 3 1838 Hampshire, England

Hampshire Advertiser 25 April 1846
ANOTHER DARING BURGLARY
During the night of Friday, the 17th instant, another daring burglary was committed on the premises of Mr Edward Eyers, general shopkeeper and publican, at Barton Stacey. As at the robbery at Mr Tarrants, the week previously, the villains broke a pane of glass and opened the window, thereby entering. In the shop all the drawers, cupboards and goods were ransacked, no doubt in search of money, but Mr Eyers had taken the wise precaution of removing what cash he had to his bedroom. They took away the best part of a side of bacon, some bread, groceries and tobacco, with which they got clear off. The thieves removed into the garden a jar of vinegar and a bottle of ink, both of which it is thought they believed contained something drinkable. Two brothers, named William and Charles batt, natives of the village, and living as carters to Mr William bridger, Chilcolm farm near Winchester, ten miles from hence, were seen leaving early in the morning, which excited suspicion. The police being informed of the fact, took steps to have them apprehended, when, on the person of William batt was found the identical watch stolen from Mr Tarrant's on the Thurday night previous; also, upon searching him, a wound was discovered on his right hand, which is supposed to have been done when breaking open the window. On further inquirey it was discovered that a new pair of trousers had been purchased by the other brother, Charles Batt, with part of the coppers stolen from Tarrant. The two men were therefore brought to Andover on Saturday for examination before the county magistrates, and remanded until Wednesday. It is strongly suspected they are the same party who committed the last robbery on Mr Eyere's premises. Thus two of a desperate gang have happily been detected.. The father of the Batts was transported for sheep stealing, at barton Stacey, nine years ago, and a brother sentenced to death for rape, which sentence was afterwards commuted to transportation. Several other desperate characters are suspected to be accomplices. On Wednesday, William and Charles Batt were brought before the county magistrates, and committed for trial at the next Winchester Session, first, for breaking into the premises of Mr Charles tarrant, barton Stacey, and stealing money, watch, etc as described in our previous report; and also with breaking into the shop of Mr Edward Eyeres, of barton Stacey, and stealing bacon and other articles, as before named.

Name: William Ball
[William Batt]
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829
Date of Trial: 11 Jul 1846
Trial Year: 1846
Location of Trial: Hampshire, England
Sentence: Transportation

Name: Wm Batt
Marital Status: Single
Criminal Admission Age: 18
Record Type: Register
Birth Date: abt 1829
Birth Place: Barton Lacey Hants
Occupation: Fm Laborer
Criminal Charge: Burglary
Sentence: 10 Years
Criminal Admission Date: 12 Feb 1847
Criminal Admission Place: Middlesex, England
Jail: Pentonville Prison
Father:
Jas Batt
Source Description: Pentonville Prison, Middlesex: Register of Prisoners

Name: William Ball
[William Batt]
Vessel: Eden
Convicted Date: 11 Jul 1846
Sentence: 10 Years
Voyage Date: 30 Sep 1848
Colony: Port Phillip, Victoria; Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land)
Place of Conviction: Southampton, Hampshire, England

Name: Wm Batt
Arrival Date: 1849
Vessel: Eden
Province: Tasmania
Title: Ledger Returns
Year(s): 1849
Place of Conviction: Winchester

William Batt, one of 237 convicts transported on the Eden, 30 September 1848

MARRIAGE 1
Name: William Batt
Marriage Date: 17 Jul 1852
Marriage Place: Longford, Tasmania
Registration Date: 1852
Registration Place: Longford, Tasmania, Australia
Spouse:
Ann Mary Jagoe
Registration Number: 801

MARRIAGE 2
Name: William Batt
Marriage Date: 2 Sep 1872
Marriage Place: Oatlands, Tasmania
Registration Date: 1872
Registration Place: Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia
Spouse:
Anne Mary Jones
Registration Number: 526

TROVE
Wm. Batt, examined by Mr. Garrett: I at a farmer at Longford ; I am also a mail driver; remember 5th instant; was on Brown's coach that morning; was on it when it capsized; was sitting on the box aside of the coachman; I considered the conduct of defendant as proper; was on the coach front Perth to Launceston; it was driven about the usual pace down the Sand-hill; don't think the drag was broken, for it was on the coach; going over the culvert at the junction of Wellington and Elizabeth - streets, I remarked to the driver that something was gone ; meant something out of place in front wheels; don't attribute any blame to him, although I was the worst hurt; I received a sprain in the ankle of my left leg; the couch was not going furiously at any time while I was on it; it took us about an hour to come from Perth to town, and I don't think that was furious - By Mr. O'Connor: Couch capsized to the left side of the street; I drive the mail between Perth and Longford; think I am allowed ten miles an hour; can't say whether I have driven fourteen miles an hour; I may have done so; never timed myself; I should not like to say whether l should call that furious driving; it would certainly be rather quick.-

Cover image for Batt, William Name: Batt, William Record Type: Marriage Permissions Ship/free: Eden Marriage to: Jagoe, Mary Ann Ship/free: Free Permission date: 3 Jun 1852 Index number: 3718 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1243099 Resource: CON52/1/5 Page 13

Mercury Tasmania
Name: Batt
Death Date: 27 Oct 1905
Parent/Spouse: William Francis Joseph
Publication Date: 28 Oct 1905

HOBART & SOUTH OBITUARY. HOBART, Saturday. Mr. William Batt died at his residence. Campbell-street., yesterday, at the ad vanced age of 73. Deceased kept a shop for years in Hobart, and lived formerly at Woodbanks, Oatlands. Between 30 and 40 years ago he resided at Longford, where I fancy he had the mail service between that town and Cressy. Mr. Batt leaves a widow and family.

BIRTH 1829
DEATH 29 Oct 1905 (aged 75–76)
BURIAL Cornelian Bay Cemetery And Crematorium
Hobart, Hobart City, Tasmania, Australia
PLOT Roman Catholic, C, Number 155

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