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Thomas Mason (1786–1787)

Thomas Mason (1786-1787) the son of Elizabeth Mason, was born at Gloucester Gaol around Christmas 1786. He accompanied his convict mother on her voyage to New South Wales on the Friendship, in 1787. He died at sea on 29 September 1787.

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'Mason, Thomas (1786–1787)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/mason-thomas-31052/text38424, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

December, 1786
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Death

29 September, 1787 (aged 9 months)
at sea

Cause of Death

unknown

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