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Did Gregory Blaxland have any siblings?
John Blaxland
Gregory Blaxland/Siblings
Who did Gregory Blaxland marry?
Elizabeth Blaxlandm. 1799–1826
Gregory Blaxland/Spouse
Where is Gregory Blaxland buried?
Gregory Blaxland
| Birth | 17 Jun 1778 Fordwich, City of Canterbury, Kent, England |
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| Death | 1 Jan 1853 (aged 74) Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Burial | All Saints Cemetery Parramatta, City of Parramatta Council, New South Wales, Australia |
| Memorial ID | 111637176 · View Source |
Who is Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson?
The 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains was the expedition led by Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth, which became the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales by European settlers.
When was Blaxland born?
June 17, 1778
Gregory Blaxland/Date of birth
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 Parker, R.N.
Where was Gregory Blaxland born?
Kent, United Kingdom
Gregory Blaxland/Place of birth
How did William Lawson get to Australia?
William Lawson, n.d. Educated in London, William was trained as a surveyor, but in June 1799 he bought a commission in the New South Wales Corps for £300. As an ensign he arrived at Sydney in November 1800 in the Royal Admiral and was soon posted to the garrison at Norfolk Island, where he married Sarah Leadbeater.
How long did it take the settlers to cross the Blue Mountains?
The expedition crossed the mountains in three weeks, adopting the novel method of traversing the ridges instead of looking for a route through the valleys as previous explorers had done.
When was Gregory Blaxland born?
Gregory Blaxland/Date of birth