MINCHIN, James

1799 – 20 July 1837

Origin Petersfield, England.
Accompanying Family Wife & 5 children.
First settled in Upper Swan River, Guildford, WA.
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Farmer

CAROLINE

Departure Port Portsmouth
Arrival Year 1829

Fremantle

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On 13 November 1829 he was given a grant of 1,211 acres on the Upper Swan River and acquired a farming, grazing and wine growing property, the purchase of which was completed by his third son Alfred. This property remained in the family until 1946.

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  • James Minchin was my Great, Great, Great Grandfather, on my Great Grandfathers wife's side of the family.

    Wed 15 May 2024

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