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Underwood, James

Former convict who diversified from shipbuilding to also become a successful merchant, sealer and distiller.

Milestone
Born
04 Sep 1771
Arrived Sydney
1791
Departed Sydney
1840
Died
10 Feb 1844
Name
Commemorated by
Underwood Street
Occupation
Convict
Ship builder
Merchant
Distiller
Position
Builder
Underwood's Buildings
Convict
Admiral Barrington
1791
Property
Owner of
Kable & Underwood
Owner of
Underwood's shipyard
Owner of
King George
1805
Relationship
Sibling
Underwood, Joseph
Relative of
Grimes, George
Relative of
Underwood, William
Business partner
Kable, Henry
Business partner
Cooper, Robert
1824
Business partner
Forbes, Francis Ewen
1824