William Lawson

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1813–1823

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Lawson, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth cross the Blue Mountains

   1813–1823

   Role: Expedition Member

   1. 11813 to 1823 · Blue Mountains, New South WalesReward and Legacy

      The explorers received land grants from Governor Macquarie, and Blaxland published his account in 1823, though leadership was joint.

   2. 211 May to 31 May 1813 · Blue Mountains, New South WalesDeparture and Crossing

      The party departed South Creek on 11 May 1813, crossing the Nepean River and following ridges to complete the crossing in 21 days.

Sources

1. 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27