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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #18 on: Friday 31 January 25 08:25 GMT (UK) »
Hi guys, I've landed here as I'm a Paton in Australia researching my family tree and John Paton born 1806 from Sligo is also my ancestor. I see that Andrew replied "I have had a chance to have another look and I can dig out all sorts of stuff including his life in York, his conviction etc" but I am unable to message Andrew direct because I've only just signed up as a member here, and the ability to PM other members is limited. If you see this message Andrew (or anyone) I'd love to learn more about Johns life before he came to Australia.

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #19 on: Friday 14 February 25 19:12 GMT (UK) »
Andrew hasn't logged into Rootschat since 2017. If you make one more post you'll be able to send a Personal Message (be sure to send a link to this topic to jog his memory). Fingers crossed for a response  :)
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #20 on: Saturday 15 February 25 00:48 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for the tip. I'll do that.

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #21 on: Saturday 15 February 25 04:28 GMT (UK) »
This web stuff confuses me so i might be in the wrong place
i was asked for some more info on John Paton
i hope this works.. see attached
regards
andrew

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #22 on: Saturday 15 February 25 05:02 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: asrichas on Saturday 15 February 25 04:28 GMT (UK)
This web stuff confuses me so i might be in the wrong place
i was asked for some more info on John Paton
i hope this works.. see attached
regards
andrew

Thanks very much for posting that info Andrew! Quite a bit there to read, I look forward to it.

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #23 on: Sunday 16 February 25 03:14 GMT (UK) »
i think that i have some more information, see attached.
I recall, after about ten years that i couldnt find anything about Paton's birth, early life in Sligo, nor his work in yorkshire; I presumed he was a navvy.
Some stuff i found about the trial and later escape from York prison.. but local newspapers would reveal more
I found and visited he and wifes grave in ?Molong
Andrew

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #24 on: Sunday 16 February 25 03:21 GMT (UK) »
okay; just found this .. dont know if it adds anything
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andrew

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #25 on: Sunday 16 February 25 06:45 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: asrichas on Sunday 16 February 25 03:21 GMT (UK)
okay; just found this .. dont know if it adds anything
regards
andrew

Thanks again Andrew. I really appreciate it. I live in Tamworth, about 4.5hr drive from Molong. One of these days I'll make a trip down there to visit the grave myself.

Mark Paton

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Re: Patons in Co Sligo
« Reply #26 on: Sunday 16 February 25 06:48 GMT (UK) »
Also, Andrew. From what I have found out it seems that his initial sentence was death, which might explain why he attempted to escape. And I've also found that he had no prior convictions. So a sentence of death for stealing clothes or a comb does seem a bit harsh. But, they were diferent times.
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