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SMITH, Richard & Mary

1 May 1800 – 15 July 1878
1 October 1809 – 1 August 1891

Origin Seven Oakds, Kent UK
Accompanying Family Son Richard
First settled in Perth
Original Occupation Carpenter / Farmer
Occupation in Australia Carpenter / Farmer

CAROLINE

Departure Port Portsmouth
Arrival Year 1829

Fremantle

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Richard, carpenter / farmer indentured to Henry Camfield. Soon free of indenture. He farmed at Herdsman Lake, Guildford and later at Helena Valley where he built now historic house "Clayton" now occupied by "Dirk" family. His descendents have farmed at Wongamine, Toodjay, York, Goomalling, Minnivale, Dandaragan, Colingeri, Chittering Brook. Owner of Smiths Mill, now Glen Forrest.

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  • According to the obituary of Richards son Alfred, Richard built the first coffin at the colony (drowned sailor), and also helped build first govt house (a cottage). Obituary can be found in Trove.

    Wed 11 May 2016

  • Also include Northam, Jennapullin, Toodyay,Calingari, Wannamall, Katanning

    Mon 24 Feb 2020

  • Descendants also farmed at Beacon

    Thu 23 Apr 2020

  • Descendants also farmed in Piawaning

    Mon 14 Sep 2020

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