Editing Bennelong (section)

== Background ==
Woollarawarre Bennelong, the son of Goorah-Goorah and Gagolh,{{sfn|Smith|2009|p=12}} was born circa 1764 on the south shore of the [[Parramatta River]].{{sfn|Smith|2009|p=10}} 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.{{sfn|Smith|2009|p=12}} [[Goat Island (Port Jackson)|The island of Memel]] in [[Port Jackson]] was part of his personal property, inherited through his father.{{sfn|Smith|2009|pp=10–11}}

He had five names, given at different times during the various ritual inductions he underwent. The other four are given as Wolarrebarre, Wogultrowe, Boinba, and Bundabunda. According to British officer [[Watkin Tench]], Bennelong preferred to be called Woollarawarre.{{sfn|Smith|2009|p=9}}