03.3 Joan Ayson (Renton) 1850 - 1908
Joan, the second daughter of Alexander Ayson , was born in Scotland on 29 August 1850.
In 1872 Joan married William Renton. He was born in Foulden, Berwickshire, and came to New Zealand via the goldfields of Ballarat and Bendigo.
Joan and William farmed in the Inch Clutha district, subsequently settling on a portion of the Bullyondale estate in 1888.
Joan died at the age of 58 on 15 June 1908, and William died on 8 December 1911.
They had a family of six sons and four daughters.
Joan and William are buried in the Balclutha cemetery.
Acknowledgement:
The Ayson Story. Glenshee to Otago 1853 - 2000
Published Clan Ayson Of New Zealand Society