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]
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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