Mary Ann Bugg

Mary Ann Bugg
Born(1834-05-07)May 7, 1834
Berrico outstation, Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
DiedApril 22, 1905(1905-04-22) (aged 70)
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Other namesCaptain's Lady
OccupationsBushranger, scout, nurse
Known forPartnership with Captain Thunderbolt; bushranging and resistance
PartnerFrederick Ward (Captain Thunderbolt)
ChildrenAt least 15, including Marina Emily Ward and Frederick Wordsworth Ward
Parent(s)James Bugg and Charlotte (Worimi woman)

Mary Ann Bugg (7 May 1834 – 22 April 1905) was a Worimi bushranger, one of several well-documented women bushrangers in mid-19th century Australia. She was an expert horse rider and bush navigator who travelled with her bushranging partner and lover Captain Thunderbolt.

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