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Australia / Re: Convict William Ward
« on: Tuesday 10 June 25 19:38 BST (UK) »Sorry to be late into this discussion, but I have done a lot of research into William Ward and his descendants. There is a bit of misinformation out there about his origins. Based on his convict records, he was probably born about 1799. The earlier date is based on his death certificate, which possibly over-estimates his age. His trial records and marriage records both agree on a 1799-1800 birth."Quote
It is good to connect. I know you by your reputation and as another descendant of Wm Ward through his daughter Emily, I welcome to opportunity to discuss his origins.
I've been working on him for more than a decade and question your discovery of his parents. I believe his parents were in fact John & Mary Ward of Marylebone. I have looked again and again at your find of Wm and Catherine (Hennell) Ward but <feel> it is unliklely to say the least that a child of middle class Londoners would be working as a chimney sweep. So I've been scouting about the neighborhood looking for clues and have come to a different conclusion. I'd be more than delighted to discuss this by email or PM if you are willing. If you would send me a personal message on Rootschat we could exchange emails and have a further conversation between cousins. Davis