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John McDonald (c. 1763–1788)

John McDonald (c.1763-1788) was an able seaman on the Sirius when he arrived at Sydney in January 1788 as part of the First Fleet. He died (as William McDonald) at sick quarters on 10 April 1788.

* information from Mollie Gillen, The Founders of Australia: A Biographical Dictionary of the First Fleet (1989), p 230

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'McDonald, John (c. 1763–1788)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/mcdonald-john-31434/text38887, accessed 12 November 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • McDonald, William
Birth

c. 1763
Cork, Ireland

Death

10 April, 1788 (aged ~ 25)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

unknown

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