George Chidgey - letters from his wife Margaret Chidgey, 1845-59 and associated material, 1891

MLMSS 7667

fonds

1845-1859, 1891

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Photographs

448948

1 folder - 0.02 Meters
Textual Records
Textual Records - (typescript)
Textual Records - (printed)
Photographs

George Chidgey was born in London in 1815. He emigrated to Sydney in 1832 and was apprenticed as a carpenter, joiner and builder. After completing his indenture he moved to Melbourne where he married Margaret Carton in 1841. They moved to Sydney in 1842 and opened a grocery shop in Balmain. Over the next few years George was away for long periods on business in Melbourne.(Source: Kevin Chidgey. The Chidgey History, 1984. ML Q929.20994/17)

1845-59; Letters written from Balmain, Sydney by Margaret Chidgey to her husband George Chidgey during his absences on business. Transcripts are included.
1891; Photograph of George Chidgey's headstone at Waverley Cemetery and a memorial card.