William somehow found and married a young woman named Matilda Brown. They were married in Paramatta, likely at the St. John's Anglican Church.

St. John's Church
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Where: Paramatta
By: Reverend Bobart
Bio of Reverent Bobart
http://prospectheritagetrust.org.au/anglican/page3.html
William's death certificate listed seven (7) children attributed to both he and Matilda. The children are as follows:
Sons:
William
James
David
Tasmanus (It is difficult to read on the death certificate)
Daughters:
Mary
Esther
Mary Ann
It is difficult to understand the paperwork, but the certificate indicates that William and Matilda were married for forty (40) years prior to his death. This would mean they were married in 1806. That would make our William 5 years old. Either, I am mis-reading the death certificate, or there was a misprint, or perhaps, we're dealing with another William.
The best thing about history, is finding the missing links. Anyone with information is more than welcome to submit!




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