Park family papers and realia, 1832-1888

fonds

1832, 1845, 1888

Graphic Materials, Objects, Textual Records

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Alexander Park was born in Scotland in approximately 1803, and immigrated to Australia on the Prince Regent in 1826. He was awarded a land grant of 2560 acres in Paterson, N.S.W., where he established his residence "Lewinsbrook". In 1837, Alexander's brother Robert joined him and served as a doctor in the region, later becoming Warden of The District, Chairman of the Bench of Magistrates and lay reader in the Gresford Church.

George and Sarah Frankland were other pioneers in Paterson, N.S.W. In 1826, after the death of her husband, Sarah returned to England and left her affairs to a number of agents including Alexander Park.

References:
Compiled from the collection
Library correspondence file

Descent through Park family to donor

ITEM 01
Medical degree conferred on Robert Park by Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 17 May 1832

ITEM 02
Illuminated address presented to Dr Robert Park on behalf of the Residents of the Upper Paterson & Allyn Rivers, 24 February 1888

ITEM 03
Silver snuff box presented to Alexander Park by Mrs Frankland, 1845