William Marshall

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Marilyn Smith notes:
WILLIAM MARSHALL NOTES
Marriage Certificate reads: William Marshall, Brass founder, Widower of the parish of St.Phillips, Sydney married Sarah Smith, Spinster of the same parish in the St.Phillips Church on the 28th May 1838 by William Cowper, Chaplain. William made his mark. Sarah signed. Witnesses were: Henry Canny and Mary Smith ,her x mark, both of Sydney.

Did he marry Mary A Ward in 1823 Reg No V1823 3069 3B and V1823 1147 147B
Did she die 1835 age 27 at Liverpool? and was an infant named Mary who died 1834 at Parramatta their child?
Was the William Marshall who died 1875 aged 59 yrs this same man. Reg no 1224 Died Sydney. Also William Marshall age 70 died at Sydney 1870. Reg no 981.

Brass Founders' Gang
This gang generally numbered seven, plus two or three apprentices from Carter's Barracks. The work involved the moulding and finishing of brass of all descriptions required for public buildings, as well as casting iron for all wheels and mill work, particularly for treadmills.

I don't know if this William Marshall is the same one who married Sarah but there is a good chance he is so have included this in his notes.

Sydney Morning Herald 6th November 1843.
POLICE COURT BUSINESS _ Friday _ The general list at the Court contained in all, twelve charges, viz; William Marshall for having stolen property in his possession; Edward Webster on suspicion of stealing the said property [will not record the others here because they are of no interest in this family].
Saturday _ The general list contained in all eleven charges. William Marshall for having stolen property in his possession, viz; 6 brass sheaves; Edward Webster and William Crisp, on suspicion of stealing the same, remanded to Wednesday.

10th November 1843.
THE BRAZEN ROBBERY _ Yesterday, five men, named Marshall, Crisp, Webster, Timmins and another, all freed men, were brought before the Police Court charged as principals, receivers, or accessories to the stealing of twelve brass sheaves from the Dockyard. From the evidence adduced it appeared that all the persons were well acquainted with the premises from which the sheaves had been stolen, that two of them had offered them for sale at 2 pence per lb; the persons to whom they were offered being told that the sheaves were not "square", but "on the cross"; having declined making a purchase they were afterwards disposed of to Mr Marshall on whose premises 6 of them were found. When Timmin's place was searched a number of lumps of metal were found there, of which the whole weight was within 5 lbs of that of two of the missing sheaves. Timmins having previous to the execution of the search warrent, distinctly stated that he had no brass on his premises; Crisp being proved to have effected a sale of the property found in Marshall's house; and Marshall for receiving the same; the three were committed for trial; the other two persons were discharged and made approvers of.

23rd December 1843
SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS. Tuesday _ December 12 _ Thomas Timmins received stolen property; not guilty _ discharged.
William Crisp, stealing copper, not guilty _ discharged to Hyde Park Barracks.
William Marshall, stealing copper, not guilty _ discharged.
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NSW INSOLVENCY RECORDS
Marshall, William, Locality: Pyrmont. Occ: Brassfounder. Sequestration Date: 4th January 1859. File No: 4386
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NOTES FOR BENJAMIN FARROW/MARSHALL

Information from Benjamin and Sarah's marriage certificate transcription.
Benjamin Charles Farrow, Bachelor, born Yarmouth, age 53. Occ: Government Servant. Usual Residence: Sydney. Father: George Charles Farrow, Tailor. Mother: Isabella.
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1883 Sands Directory.
Benjamin F. Marshall, foreman, 138 George St.
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Benjamin is buried in Section T of the Rookwood Anglican Cemetery. Grave No. 0001999

7134/1908 MARSHALL BENJAMIN C F ROBERT ISABELLA RYDE

Was Guardian to the children of Eliza Burton/Bateman and Christopher Dawson Edmondson snr. Chris has left his 3 surviving children with Sarah and Benjamin when he went to Qld sometime around 1875/76.
Have never been able to find any information on the other Smith children, James, Jane , William or John. Though I notice John isn't listed with them on the 1828 Census. Or I just forgot to write him down.

William married Sarah Smith, daughter of James Smith and Elizabeth Holland, on 28 May 1838 in St Phillips C of E, Sydney, NSW Australia. (Sarah Smith was born on 7 Apr 1820 in Parramatta, Sydney, NSW Australia, christened on 28 May 1829 in St Johns, Parramatta, Sydney, NSW Australia, died on 10 May 1899 in 246 Palmer St, Wooloomooloo, Sydney, NSW Australia and was buried on 12 May 1899 in Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW Australia C of E Section.). The cause of her death was Chronic Bronchitis and Senile Debility.