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Edward Burns (?–1788)

Edward Burns was a seaman when he arrived in Sydney in January 1788 aboard the Alexander as part of the First Fleet. He returned to England on the Alexander, dying at sea on 6 October 1788.

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'Burns, Edward (?–1788)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/burns-edward-30490/text37804, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Death

6 October, 1788
at sea

Cause of Death

unknown

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