Hi List, My name is Kerry Hall from Queensland, Australia I have been hunting now for several years a Mary Ann Barnes WARD, and hoping someone with records I do not have or better at sleuthing than I may be able to help. (Or there may even be another descendant on this list) Mary Ann Barnes WARD turns up in Bunninyong, Victoria in 1854 (aged about 23-25)where she married Nathaniel GRIFFITH'S (an ex convict who was sent to Tasmania for 14 years aged 18 in 1832 arrived in 1833)they had 7 known children. Mary Ann died 15 Aug 1919 at Tumbarumba, NSW aged 90 (church records have her age as 92) so her year of birth is approx 1827-1829 her father is listed as Thomas WARD labourer, she was born in London, England and had lived in Australia for 60+ years. Mary Ann's marriage cert has her parents as William Barns WARD (Captain, seaman) and her mother Mary Ann Barns WARD. Mary Ann is my major brick wall, my gut feeling is that she too may have been a convict however cannot find a record for her she may have simply been listed as Mary Ann WARD? I have cc to other mailing lists in the hope I can have a break through with her so my apologies if you receive this more than once. Any advice or help gratefully received regards Kerry