John Munday
| First name | John |
|---|---|
| Last name | Munday |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Date of Birth | 1759 |
| Year of Arrival in Australia | 1788 |
| Submitted by | Leonie McNair |
Story
John Munday was born in Bevington, near Berkeley, Gloucestershire in 1759. He was the first child of Edward Munday and Betty Gooding. He joined the Marines (18th Plymouth Company, Plymouth) at the age of 18. In 1787 he, together with his wife Anne and first son Edward, became part of the First Fleet. They landed in Australia on 26th January, 1788. He is thought to have come out on the ship “Sirius” but some say he was first on the ship “Alexander” then transferred to “Sirius” during the journey.