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William was born on the 4th February 1820 the son of John Batt (1785 - ~1840) and Sarah (Unknown) Batt (~1788 - 1856) and he was christened on the 27th May 1822 at Paul Street Independent, Taunton, Somerset.[1]
William a chandler, married Charlotte Palmer (~1816 - ) from Friarn, Over Stowey, on the 4th February 1839 at Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset. William's father John was a shoemaker and Charlotte's father, John, was a broomer. The witnesses were William Palmer and Harriet Palmer.[2]
1841 Census on the 6th June William a tallow chandler, was resident in the Shepton Mallett House of Correction, Somerset. According to the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser 7th April 1841, William had been stealing candles.[3][4]
1851 Census on the 30th March 1851 William a tallow chandler's journeyman, was living at 3 Tucker's court, Bristol, Gloucestershire with his wife Charlotte, and their children William, Eliza, Henry and Joseph.[5]
1861 Census on the 7th April 1861 William a tallow chandler, was living in Albert Square, Bristol, Gloucestershire with his wife Charlotte, and their children Henry, Joseph, Elizabeth and George.[6]
1871 Census on the 2nd April 1871 William a chandler, was living in Albert Square, Bristol, Gloucestershire with his wife Charlotte, and their children Elizabeth, George, Edward and Eliza.[7]
John Batt (abt 1839 - )
William Batt (abt 1841 - 1899) aged 59
Eliza Batt (abt 1844 - )
Henry Batt (abt 1847 - )
Joseph Batt (1849 - )
Elizabeth Batt (1852 - )
George Batt (1855 - )
Edward Batt (1860 - )
Eliza Batt (abt 1867 - )
(6.6.1841) Shepton Mallet House of Correction, Somerset
(30.3.1851) 3 Tuckers Court, Bristol, Gloucestershire
(7.4.1861 - 2.4.1871) Albert Square, Bristol, Gloucestershire
Tallow chandler (4.2.1839 - 6.6.1841)
Tallow chandler's journeyman (30.3.1851)
Tallow chandler (7.4.1861)
Chandler (2.4.1871)
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