John Shying

He was known by many names, including Mak Sai Ying 麥世英, Mak Sai Pang 麥世鹏, Mai Shi Ying 麦世英, Mark Opong 麦阿鹏, and (reputedly but contrary to DNA evidence) also John Sheen.

It is believed a linen press, made for Elizabeth MacArthur (in 1824), still exists, and is on display at Milton House museum.

Sarah had a letter from the Attorney General of NSW explaining why the land had been re allocated.

He is known to have negotiated a sale of the Peacock Inn in Parramatta, New South Wales (a western suburb of Sydney) in 1844.

His grandson, John Joseph Shying, was possibly the first Chinese-Australian to serve in the Australian army.