WebGREGORY BLAXLAND who departed this life 1st January 1853 [Metal Plaque] GREGORY BLAXLAND - Explorer. Born in Kent Emigrated to New South Wales in 1805 with his brother John. From his farm at South Creek he led the first crossing of the Blue Mountains by settlers in 1813 with Wentworth and Lawson. http://www.deltec-ny.com/qljfnnz/gregory-blaxland-achievements
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WebBorn in June, 1830, at Rhodes, the family home on Parramatta River, Concord, NSW. She died there in 1913. Her father Thomas Walker was deputy assistant Commissary General in charge of stores at Paramatta and Port Jackson; her mother Anna Elizabeth Blaxland belonged to the high society Blaxland family, famous for the explorer Gregory Blaxland. WebEarly life. Gregory Blaxland was born 17 June 1778 at Fordwich, Kent, England. He was the fourth son of John Blaxland, mayor from 1767 to 1774. His mother was Mary, daughter of Captain Parker, R.N. Gregory attended The King's School, Canterbury. In July 1799 he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Spurdon. They had five sons and two daughters. sporthal lede
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WebJan 1, 1966 · Gregory Blaxland (1778-1853), settler, was born on 17 June 1778 at Fordwich, Kent, England, the fourth son of John Blaxland, mayor from 1767 to 1774, whose family had owned estates near by for generations, and Mary, daughter of Captain … In 1813 Gregory Blaxland invited Lawson to accompany him and William Charles … In 1810 Lord held six grants and two leases, including 1140 acres (461 ha) … D'Arcy Wentworth (1762?-1827), medical practitioner and public servant, was born … Blaxland, Gregory (1778–1853) Born: 17 June, 1778 Fordwich, Kent, England. … WebGregory Blaxland (1778-1853), by unknown artist State Library of New South Wales, GPO 1 - 14069 Life Summary [details] Birth 17 June, 1778 Fordwich, Kent, England Death 1 January, 1853(aged 74) New South Wales, Australia Cause of Death suicide Cultural Heritage English Religious Influence Anglican Passenger Ship William Pitt (1806) … WebFollow Gregory Blaxland and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Gregory Blaxland Author Page. shell value chain