George Bailey 1820 - 1889
George Bailey
Joseph Alexander 1806 - 1878
Although Joseph Alexander is not a direct ancestor, (my 3rd cousin 5 times removed from Sarah Awdry's ancestors) his story is quite an interesting one. He was involved in the Swing riots of 1830 and transported to Tasmania in 1831. Aboard the same ship - The Eliza II was his brother Matthais 1810 anf their 2nd cousin Joseph Liddiard 1805. The 3 were all prosecuted together for the destruction of a chaff cutting machine each receiving sentences of 7 years, but none of them ever returning to the UK. Younger brother John Alexander 1812 was also transported to Tasmania, but not as part of the Swing riots. He went out with an accomplice and as a deliberate ploy to get caught, stole 10 pigs. He was transported in 1832 aboard the ship Georgiana II.