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John Watkins Gilborne (1791–1792)

John Watkins Gilborn was born on 19 January 1791 at Sydney, the son of Andrew and Margaret Gilborn. He died at sea on 26 April 1792 on board the Gorgon, during his family's return voyage to England. Ralph Clark recorded the death in his journal.

I am very sorry for poor little John he was a fine child... this Hott weather is playing the devil with the children'.

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'Gilborne, John Watkins (1791–1792)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/gilborne-john-watkins-31173/text38560, accessed 29 June 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Gilborn, John Watkins
Birth

19 January, 1791
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

26 April, 1792 (aged 1)
at sea

Cause of Death

unknown

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