William Poynton
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William Felix Poynton (1822 - 1887)

William Felix Poynton
Born in Athlone, County Roscommon, Irelandmap
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[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 5 Nov 1849 in Melbourne, Victoriamap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 65 in Amphitheatre, Victoria, Australiamap
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Biography

William was born in 1822, son of Thomas Poynton and Mary Bradbury from Ashby dear la zouch.

He was a soldier in the 32nd regiment of foot. He was convicted for desertion at upper Canada courtmartial. sent to Australia on the Woodbridge convict ship departing 10 Oct 1839 and arriving in NSW 26 Feb 1840. He was recommended for pardon in 1846 and granted pardon in 1849.

He lived in Geelong and settled in Amphitheatre where he had 14 Children.

He passed away on 11 October 1887 in Amphitheatre, Victoria, Australia[1] and was buried at the Amphitheatre Public Cemetery, Amphitheatre, Pyrenees Shire, Victoria, Australia[2].

Death Notice 18 Oct 1887[3]

POYNTON. — On the 11th instant, at his late residence, William Poynton, dearly beloved husband of Julia Poynton, aged 65 years. Respected and esteemed by all who knew him.


Sources

  1. Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 12413 / 1887; Family name: POYNTON; Given name(s) Wm; Place of event: AMPHITHEAT, Australia; Mother's name Unknown; Father's Name: Unknown. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
  2. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189164673/william-poynton : accessed 25 January 2022), memorial page for William Poynton (1822–11 Oct 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 189164673, citing Amphitheatre Public Cemetery, Amphitheatre, Pyrenees Shire, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by cda101 (contributor 47952854).
  3. Family Notices (1887, October 18). Avoca Mail (Vic. : 1863 - 1900; 1915 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved January 25, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202498794

Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Name: William Poynton Spouse Name: Julia Mccarty Marriage Place: Victoria Registration Place: Victoria Registration Year: 1849 Registration Number: 797





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