Anthony looks to have been born about 1785 according to the 1851 census.
I have found an entry for a Anthony Abson at odds with the census - but it looks to fit.
Name: Anthony Abson
Mother: Ruth Abson
Father: Anthony Abson
Baptism: 27 Mar 1780 - Wakefield, All Saints
Vital: 27 Mar 1780 - Wakefield, All Saints, Yorkshire, England
I wonder if he did tell a bit of a fib about his age.
Any thoughts on this ?
Kindest regards Brian.
