106:. His son David, who was still a young lad, started work as a shepherd and hutkeeper. In 1865 David earned the admiration of everyone for his bravery when he was helping Edward Clarkson move a flock of 800 sheep to the eastern runs at Dalbycutting. Following two attacks by Aboriginals that left David with a broken arm and Clarkson dying from a leg wound, David was taught by Clarkson how to use the stars to guide him to W. Eaton's station at Quelquelling. David, accompanied by his sheep dog, took three days to cover the 140-kilometre (90 mi) walk to Eaton's station. Clarkson's body was found and buried at Hawthornden. Another son James became a sergeant in the army and married the daughter of another Pensioner Guard.
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