Marine Private William Edmonstone (....1789)

William Edmonstone enlisted in the Royal marines as part of the 8th Plymouth Company. He served as

part of the convict guard on board the ship "Charlotte " prior to its departure from England. Thomas sailed with the ship to Port Jackson and arrived as part of the first Fleet.

Following his arrival in Port Jackson, William served in William Tench's company.

William died on the 25th of February 1789,cause unknown.

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

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