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Frederick Ward (bushranger)
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Born | Fredrick Ward Windsor, New South Wales |
Died | May 25, Uralla, New South Wales |
Causeof death | Killed by Police |
Occupation | Bushranger |
Spouse | Mary Ann Bugg |
Frederick Ward, also known as “Captain Thunderbolt”, was an Australianbushranger.
He lived in northern New South Wales. Some people thought he was like Robin Hood, who robbed from the rich to help the poor.[1]
Early life
[change | change source]Ward was born Windsor, New South Wales in [2] His father, Michael Ward, had been sent to Australia as a convict in [3] Fred was one of eleven children.[2] He was arrested in for selling 50 stolen horses,[2] and sent to prison on Cockatoo Island for ten years.[3] After four years he was given a ticket of leave which meant he was able to leave the gaol as long as he reported to the police every three months.