Marine Private Thomas Bullmore (c.1764....1788)

Thomas Bullmore enlisted in the Royal marines as part of the 55th Portsmouth Company. He served as
part of the convict guard on board the ship "Scarborough " prior to its departure from England. Thomas sailed with the ship to Port Jackson and arrived as part of the first Fleet. During the voyage he was recorded as being in fights with fellow marines Luke Haynes 11th of August 1787 and John Woods 20th of October 1787
Following his arrival in Port Jackson, Thomas Bullmore became involved in fights with James
BAKER , He was injured in this fight, but as he was what appears to be a belligerent man wanted to continue the fight the next day. This time his injury was serious enough to warrant him being admitted to hospital. He died from his injuries on the 11th of November 1788. All the men involved recieved 200 lashes
It is not known if he had any family in Australia.

Reference R.S.T & R.M

History And Archives/Old Sydney Burial Ground.

-Inventory of Burials 1792-1820 City of Sydney Historical Program

Researched Cathy Dunn C/D

References
Military records ,Pay rolls, Pay Musters, Cemetery Records, Church Records & General Muster Records, Mitchell Library ,Sydney Australia

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