People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Brown, David (1772–1826)

David Brown, an ex-soldier of the 74th Highland Regiment of Foot, was tried and convicted in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1788 for housebreaking. He was sentenced to life transportation and arrived in Sydney in 1792 aboard the Pitt. Soon after his arrival he was made a constable. In 1798 he received a land grant and the next year was pardoned absolutely for his diligence as a constable. Through both grants and purchases, David’s landholdings grew to beyond 1000 acres by the time of his death at Wilberforce on 10th January 1826.

Citation details

'Brown, David (1772–1826)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/brown-david-17385/text36656, accessed 1 June 2023.

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Browne, David
Birth

1772
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

10 January, 1826 (aged ~ 54)
Wilberforce, New South Wales, Australia

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Maps
Convict Record

Crime: theft
Sentence: life