Piper family papers, 24 November 1821-16 December 1833

DLMSQ 557

fonds

24 November, 1821-16 December, 1833

942516

1 volume of textual material (10 p.) - 35 cm.

John Piper, 1773-1851, military officer, public servant and land owner, was born in Ayrshire. In 1791, he became an ensign in the New South Wales Corps, and arrived in Sydney February 1792. In 1816 he was granted 190 acres near Rose Bay, where he built his official residence. He owned much property, but in 1827, became insolvent, resigned his position and retired to his Bathurst property, Alloway Bank and became an important figure in the town, was forced to sell in 1838

a. Land grant, 24 November 1821 for 1480 acres between Rose Bay and Sydney, cancelling previous grants

b. Letters to Mrs Piper from Elizabeth Stuart, 27 February 1831 and Sarah Suttor, 16 December 1833

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