Wyndham family - papers, 1875-1945

MLMSS 6852

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1875-1945

402951

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Textual Records
Textual Records - (printed)

George Wyndham and his wife Margaret, nee Jay, emigrated to New South wales in 1827, arriving in Sydney in December of that year. The couple settled at Branxton in the Hunter River valley, named the property Dalwood. At Dalwood the Wyndhams began experimental farming, including viticulture. Some of Wyndham's shiraz vines planted at this time were still fruiting in 1966, believed to be the oldest wine-producing vines in the world. Dalwood's wines were internationally acclaimed, receiving many prizes and trophies at local and international exhibitions. George and Margaret had thirteen children, eleven sons and two daughters. Both George and Margaret died within three months of each other in 1870. Their son John appears to have become responsible for the Dalwood property and wine making enterprise.

1 Aug. 1875; Circular letter to customers from John Wyndham concerning the Dalwood Wine vintages
1887; In Memoriam card for John Wyndham who died 7 Aug. 1887
1891; In Memoriam card for Florence I. Wyndham, widow of John Wyndham, who died 12 Feb. 1891
28 Sept. 1945; Letter sent to Mr. Wyndham by A. Robinson from Campo Sant, Carraba