Wood Aaron and Mary

[pinefamily]

I can't look at the original image on the convict site to verify the age; perhaps Yemoot has. It is a possibility. They both would have been young to get married though.

[Yemoot]

On Marys indents she was b 1799 but when she died in 1846 her details are b. in1778. Aaron was b.1785 . I have found that in all my research they all Chang their ages to suit themselves. I have a copy of Marys will. Naming her children and one grandson.  I researched them and I have Sarah b. 1808. John Henry Wood b. 1810. Thomas Dawson Wood b.1816. William Dawson Wood b 1823  all approx.  Sarah married Charles Probin in Tass.mania.  He was also a convict from Birmingham.   Marys name on this will document was Mary Dawson also known as Mary Dawson Wood.  William is my g grandfather. My grandmother is also called Mary Dawson Wood, before she married of course.

[pinefamily]

Based on what you have already, then the marriage Garstonite found is probably the right one. If you can look at the original marriage record, or someone can look at it for you, it might give a clue as to Aaron's origin.

[Yemoot]

I think they may have married 25 December 1805 in St  Bartholomew  Edgbaston.  I have copied this.  One of the witness is a ?? Wood but I can't understand the first name.

[garstonite]

Can I ask where you obtained Thomas Dawson Wood was born 1816 ??
this record definitely states born 1820 - christened 1821 - OR did the 1816 Thomas Dawson Wood die as a baby and they named a second Thomas Dawson Wood born 1820 after him ??
and without sounding like a smarty pants - I agree with Pine Family regarding the marriage I found
1805 .....which now makes me look at the birth of Mary Dawson as 1778 - making her 42 when she had Thomas and 45 when she had William Dawson Wood ?  possible I know - but it is late in life in those days to be having children dont you think ?
I am pretty sure we have the right marriage and couple and the 1786 christening I found for AARON fits perfectly - I think we need to research the birth of Mary Dawson a little more - her birth years don't match her lifestyle somehow - she would have married at 27 and been having children until 45.and sentenced at 49 ??....doesn't all seem to fit in my eyes ??

[Yemoot]

I agree that Marys age is a problem.  Her son William was living with her so her age at death may be near right. I also fancy that Aaron's parents are Sarah and Thomas I have seen that birth.   I also know that Aaron's father was also Transported to oz either to NSW or Tassie. That was written on Marys indents " her father in law " has also been transported and that must have been prior to 1827.   Mary and Aaron were sent out for receiving stolen goods. She was a member of a gang apparently. I live in Victoria Aus. Yemoot

[Yemoot]

All ages are approx. William,s is by his death certificate, he died in 1866 aged 45.  On the shipping list there were children on board but no names given.  Yemoot.

[Yemoot]

Mary,s  indents say she was 28 but I don't think so, also stated that she had 5 children but there were only 4 mentioned in the will, and Aaron had 4 children mentioned. don't know if one died or one of hers was not his.or perhaps he could not count.  Yemoot.

[bevj]

I think they may have married 25 December 1805 in St  Bartholomew  Edgbaston.  I have copied this.  One of the witness is a ?? Wood but I can't understand the first name.

The witness is Mary Wood (the image is on Ancestry).
Bev