Gregory Blaxland was born 17 June 1778 at Fordwich , Kent , England , the fourth son of John Blaxland , mayor from 1767 to 1774 , whose family had owned estates nearby for generations , and Mary , daughter of Captain Parker , R.N. Gregory attended The King 's School , Canterbury .
Gregory Blaxland was born 17 June 1778 at Fordwich , Kent , England .