Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed William Parrott
- Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com)
|
 |
Biographies
What I have on this man is mostly outlined online here:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~parrottandbell/parrott/49.html
While he came to New Zealand, where I was born, the link to me is via his son John born in NZ but, who we believe sired a son John James PARROTT in 1851, nr Morpeth. The link is unproven for me. But despite William's (or because of), his progeny, his influence spread far and wide in NSW and NZ.
He wasn't a very nice man as evidenced by his devious relationship dealings. But when one recalls that he was probably a 'street kid' some years before he was apprehended at age 17, it's no wonder he floundered. He died alone and miserable in 1860 in Sydney.
As evidence of his stonemason skills however, there are no doubt walls still standing in Sydney and there is definitely an iconic building of his still standing in far-flung parts of Northern New Zealand, in Kerikeri.
Life events in UK: born 13 Mar 1801, Arnold,Nottingham,England,United Kingdom, baptized 13 Mar 1801 St Mary's,Arnold,Nottingham,England,United Kingdom
Parents: John Parrot [sic] and Martha Brown (m.5 May 1800 St Mary's, Arnold, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom). 3 known siblings: Martha 1787, Elizabeth 1793, Rebecca 1795.
This is my note on the birth date discrepancies vis-à-vis the marriage date: "It is uncertain why so many children are born before the marriage date. Given John's age at the marriage of 1800 (42), there may have been a previous marriage to a woman of the same first name. However one does not show up on a search. Although the first child's mother is stated as Martha Brown".
Source: FamilySearch, q.v.
There is some supposition here. However the evidence is quite good. Arnold to Lenton (where he offended) these days is 5 miles, both now suburbs of Nottingham. The family links and names seem to be a good fit.
Contact me for further information.
Submitted by Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com) on 13 May 2014
|
Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
In response to an email to Archives, Nottingham Council
Reference: RB/70/3/12-1300/Pratt
Please Ask For: Searchroom
Dear Mr Pratt,
Thank you for your email of 21 May 2012.
(continues..)
Submitted by Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com) on 15 June 2014
|
We have searched our surname indexes and found no references to William Parrot (Parrott).However, the Nottinghamshire Family History Society publication ' Across the Ocean Wide:
(continues..)
Submitted by Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com) on 15 June 2014
|
An Index of those persons sentenced to transportation in Nottinghamshire, 1784-1867' includes an entry for William Parrott or Parrat, aged 18, tried on 14 July 1817 at Nottingham Quarter Sessions cont
Submitted by Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com) on 15 June 2014
|
sentenced to 7 years for a crime committed in Lenton. He was transported to New South Wales in 1817 on the ship Neptune.
We hope you find this information useful.
(Rest of source: email me)
Submitted by Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com) on 15 June 2014
|
William Parrott aged 15 convicted of stealing a watch, in Lenton, sentenced at Nottingham to 7 years, 21st? 14 July 1817, transferred to hulk Justitia 11 Nov 1817, transported 21 Nov 1817.
.continues
Submitted by Researcher (Bryan bryannp@gmail.com) on 15 June 2014
|
Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/2, p.416
|
