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Ronald MCDONALD¹ was born c. 1788.² He married Sarah CROOK in 1809 in St. Philip's Anglican Church, York Street, Church Hill, Sydney.¹ .V1809.873.3A/1809.

Sarah CROOK, daughter of Joseph CROOK (c. 1760-1828) and Elizabeth J BRIDGENS (c. 1769-1841), was born on 2 Dec 1790 in Holywell Lane, London, England.^{1 2}

"The "Duke of Portland", a convict ship of male prisoners, sailed in the company of the storeship "Young William", carrying Cargo, New Settlers and Visitors and a regiment of Soldiers, Joseph's family had been able to secure passage on the Young

William to come to Australia and be close to husband/father Joseph. They included his wife Elizabeth, sons John and Henry, and daughters Elizabeth Margaret, Sarah, and Emma."²