William Chizlet (bef. 1773 - bef. 1849)

Born before 28 Mar 1773 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Bond) Chizlet — married 30 Dec 1793 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England

Descendants

Died before 17 Apr 1849 at about age 76 in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

William was born in 1773, his Baptism was on 28th March 1773, ^[1][2] in Bowerchalke, Wiltshire, England. He is the eldest of two: Joseph (1776) the sons of William Chizlet (1728) and Elizabeth Mould (1739).

Bowerchalke Church

Aaron Read (bef.1752-bef.1823) Carpenter of Bower Chalke.

Walter Whitaker (-1790)

Under Walter Whitaker Dorset's: Wm was a Carpenter apprentice to Aaron Read on 12 August 1793 in Bower Chalk, Wiltshire.^[3]

Presumed father in law Thomas Bond (abt.1739-1822)

Thos Bond as his last will and testament in the presents of us and in the presents of each other have hear unto set our names Thomas Bond (X) Wm Chizlett Senyer Wm Chizlett Junr Corneilious Chizlett.

1791 William witnessed Stephen Dimmer (bef.1768-bef.1855) marriage to Ann Aberry by banns in 1791 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire.^[4] another witness was James Day (1774-) - brother of George Day (bef.1781-) m. Ann (Bond) Day (bef.1786-) https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/L7KF-3K5

James Day and Mary Bond Mary and James are first cousins once removed Mary (Bond) Chizlet (abt.1774-1845) and James Day (bef.1774-bef.1834) are both descendants of Mary (Coster) Day (abt.1685-).

First Cousins Mary (Bond) Chizlet (abt.1774-1845) and Ann (Bond) Day (bef.1786-) are both descendants of Hannah (Day) Bond (bef.1715-bef.1758).

1792 William also witnessed Henry Oak (bef.1774-) and Elizabeth (Emm) Oak, another witness was Charles Critchell.^[5]

William married Mary (Bond) Chizlet (1774-1845) on 30 Dec 1793 ^[6] in Bower Chalk, Wiltshire. The witnesses were Noah Newman (abt.1765-), William Targett, and John Brookman Clark. ^[7]

Bower Chalke is where they also baptised their children. ^[8]

Together they had 11 children, William occupation during the time of having nb 4 to 8 was as a Labourer, twins 9 and 10 a Sheppard, last child 11 he was a Carpenter:

1. Elizabeth 16 February 1794.
2. William 7 February 1796.
3. Joseph 17 November 1799.
4. Cornelius 3 May 1802.
5. Thomas 14 July 1805.
6. Jane 19 April 1807.
7. James 30 March 1810.
8. Elizer 1 June 1812, passed away at 4mths old. Elizer 15th September 1813 burial.
9. Elisha 26 Nov 1814. Elisha passed away at 13 weeks old. 17 February 1815 burial.
10. Eliza passed away 14 weeks old. 23 February 1815 burial.
11. Charles 9 Nov 1817.

William Chizlett was with his family in 1834-1836 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England.^[9]

Bower Chalk. William CHIZLETT (1773, carpenter);

wife Mary (nee BOND, 1774);

child: Charles (1817).

In 1841 ^[10][11] William and Mary are with son Cornelius 2nd Wife Elizabeth Chislett formerly Cox who he married in 1839, looking after her stepchildren Kezia and William, William and Mary's grandchildren after their mother Betsey passed away in 1838. Elizabeth Wilkins granddaughter from Jane is also staying.

William passed away age 76 in 1849.^[12] Burial April 17th 1849 at Bowerchalke.^[13][14][15]

Census

1841 England Census Residence: Quidham Street, Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England

William Chislett M 67 Wiltshire

Mary Chislett F 66

Elizabeth Chislett F 27

Kezia Chislett F 11 Wiltshire

William Chislett M 6 Wiltshire

Elizabeth Wilkins F 11 Wiltshire

Research Notes

I am thinking this is Elizer - the name says Eliza, 4mths old. Burial is dated a year later after passing, so uncertain.

Elizabeth Wilkins on 1841 census possibly granddaughter so being Jane's daughter.

Sources

1. ↑ * Baptism: "Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1280/1
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61187 #2178514 (accessed 3 May 2024)
   William Chizlet baptism on 28 Mar 1773, son of William Chizlet & Elizabeth Chizlet, in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England.
2. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NY79-WPT : 11 February 2018, William Chizlet, 28 Mar 1773); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,279,338.
3. ↑ Apprenticeship: "UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, 1710-1811"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 66
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1851 #687965 (accessed 3 June 2024)
   Name: Wm Chislett; Payment Date: 12 Aug 1793; Residence Location: Bower Chalk, Wiltshire; Notes: Country Registers; Household (Name)
   Role: Aaron Read Master
   Wm Chislett (SIC: CHIZLETT) Apprentice.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Wiltshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1916"
   Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 1280/5
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61189 #1617006 (accessed 21 February 2024)
   Stephen Dimmar marriage to Ann Aberry in 1791 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire.
5. ↑ Scroll to image 20 of 68, https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/1616885:61189
6. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NVDF-JY7 : 10 February 2018), William Chizlett and Mary Bond, 30 Dec 1793; citing Bower Chalk,Wiltshire,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,279,338.
7. ↑ Marriage: "Wiltshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1916"
   Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 1280/5
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61189 #1616885 (accessed 28 December 2023)
   William Chizlett marriage to Mary Bond on 30 Dec 1793 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire.
8. ↑ Bowerchalke OPC Baptism's 1799 - 1845, (https://www.wiltshire-opc.org.uk/Items/Bowerchalke/Bowerchalke%20-%20Baptisms%201799-1845.pdf)
9. ↑ Record of William Chizlett: "Wiltshire Social & Institutional Records 1123-1968"
   Reference: WRO/1280/17
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 10 April 2024)
   Country: England; Record type: Census; Year: 1834-36; Place: Bower Chalke; Source: Incumbents Visiting Book Part 2, transcribed & published by Wilts FHS; County: Wiltshire; Year as transcribed: 1834-1836; Last name: Chizlett; First name(s): William; Notes: Bower Chalk. William CHIZLETT (1773, carpenter); wife Mary (nee BOND, 1774); child: Charles (1817).
10. ↑ * 1841 Census: "1841 England Census"
    Class: HO107; Piece: 1170; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Bower Chalk; County: Wiltshire; Enumeration District: 5; Folio: 8; Page: 11; Line: 8; GSU roll: 464194
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8978 #11249277 (accessed 3 May 2024)
    William Chislett (67) in Bower Chalk in Wilton registration district in Wiltshire, England. Born in Wiltshire, England.
11. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M73G-KSP : 25 May 2019), William Chislett, Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
12. ↑ England & Wales General Register Office, GRO Online Index - Death (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content : accessed 21 March 2020), database entry for CHISLETT, WILLIAM Age at death: 76. GRO Reference: 1849 J Quarter in WILTON UNION Volume 08 Page 365
13. ↑ Ancestry.com; Bower Chalke Burials page 36; image accessed 9 June 2020; William Chizlett age 76 burial April 17 1849.
14. ↑ Burial: "Wiltshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1922"
    Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 1280/10
    Ancestry uk Record 61190 #1418077 (accessed 9 June 2020)
    William Chizlett age 76 burial April 17 1849.
15. ↑ * Burial: "Wiltshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1922"
    Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 1280/10
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61190 #1418005 (accessed 3 May 2024)
    William Chizlett burial (died age 76) on 17 Apr 1849 in Bower Chalke, Wiltshire, England.