Dictionary of Sydney

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Brooks, Richard 1765-1833

Mariner, merchant and settler who became a successful shipping agent before moving to western Sydney to manage his extensive pastoral portfolio in the Illawarra and Lake George districts.

Milestone
Born
Withycombe Raleigh, Devon, England
1765
Arrived Sydney
07 Jul 1802
Arrived Sydney
Spring
04 Mar 1814
Buried
1833
Died
16 Oct 1833
Occupation
Property
Owner of
1814 - 1833
Owner of
1814 - 1833
Relationship
Parent of
Spouse
17 Oct 1796 - 16 Oct 1833