This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TIGAW Surnames: PITTS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/637.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HI THERE I BELIEVE THE WILLIAM PITTS & MARY WARD YOU MENTION MAYBE MY G/G/GREAT GRANDPARENTS. I HAVE INFORMATION THAT SUGGESTS ONE OF THEIR SONS, ALSO NAMED WILLIAM, WAS SENT TO AUSTRALIA AS A CONVICT IN 1838 AFTER BEING SENTENCED TO LIFE AT THE SOMERSET ASSIZES IN MARCH OF THAT YEAR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FURTHER INFORMATION ON OTHER PARTS OF THIS FAMILY IN AUSTRALIA,PLEASE CONTACT. REGARDS PETER PITTS Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.