Background Woollarawarre Bennelong, the son of Goorah-Goorah and Gagolh, was born circa 1764 on the south shore of the Parramatta River. He was a member of the Wangal clan, connected with the south side of the Parramatta River, having close ties with the Wallumedegal clan, on the west side of the river, and the Burramattagal clan near today's Parramatta. He had several sisters, Wariwéar, Karangarang, Wûrrgan and Munânguri, who married important men from nearby clans, thereby creating political links for their brother. The island of Memel in Port Jackson was part of his personal property, inherited through his father.
Background Woollarawarre Bennelong, the son of Goorah-Goorah and Gagolh, was born circa 1764 on the south shore of the Parramatta River. He was a member of the Wangal clan connected with the south side of the Parramatta River, having close ties with the Wallumedegal clan, on the west side of the river, and the Burramattagal clan near today's Parramatta. He had several sisters, Wariwéar, Karangarang Wûrrgan and Munânguri, who married important men from nearby clans thereby creating political links for their brother. The island of Memel in Port Jackson was part of his personal property, inherited through his father.