James Pont

  Noted events in his life were:

• source. http://www.easystreetretreat.com.au/australianroyalty where it is noted:
Richard Pont and his children were assisted immigrants who arrived in the colony aboard the ship 'Lady Nugent' in Nov 1838. Richard's wife died prior to embarkation. The indent recorded:
Richard Pont native of Sussex, England, parish of Guestling
son of Thomas Pont a farmer and labourer and Sarah his wife
calling farm labourer
age on embarkation thirty eight on 6 March 1838
In good health
religion Prptestant Episcopal
Could read and write
No complaints aboard ship.
'Pont's wife died before he embarked'
James Pont aged 8 on 6th August 1838
Sarah Anne aged 15 on 2 Mar 1838 (has lived with her father)