NASON - Clifton, Bristol

[Mell100]

I have been searching for William Nason, b. abt 1818, who was transported to New South Wales in 1834. His convict records show his 'native place' as Clifton. He was convicted at Bristol Quarter Sessions, so this presumably refers to Clifton, the suburb of Bristol. His death record shows his mother as Maria, but lists no fathers name.

Any help tracking down William's birth record, or any other details of his life in England would be great.

Thanks
Mell

[SandraAust]

Checked his record and thought "14 years for stealing cheese" that's pretty rough but then found earlier records so he was a serial offender?

So this is the William that married Ann JAMES in Bathurst in 1856 and later died in Toowoomba?
I see that they named a daughter Maria which makes it seem more likely that this was the correct name for his mother. I couldn't find a record for William's birth but have you considered purchasing his marriage cert to see if that states both parents names?

The closest I could find though wrong side of the country was a baptism for William NEWSON with parents William and Maria 23 Nov 1815 at Yarmouth, Norfolk.

I'll keep looking and get back to you if I find anything.

[Mell100]

Thanks Sandra. You're right - William did marry Ann James, and have a daughter named Maria. The age they listed in 1883 (18) might be a little off though, because his age was listed as 58 when he died in 1876 (which would make his birth abt 1818).