George J. Butcher
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George Trevor Butcher (some sources have George J. Butcher) was a Pilot and later Acting Harbourmaster at Fremantle Harbour in 1867–68.[1]
He was born in 1827 in England, the son of Samuel and Mary née Kiddle. He arrived in 1860 on Tien Tsin of which he was the Chief Officer.[2]
His son was Samuel George Butcher, also a Pilot.
B7319 — BUTCHER, George Trevor b. 1827 (England) - d. 23.5.1900 (Albany) son of Samuel & Mary (nee KIDDLE). Arrived per "Tien Tsin" 1860 as Chief Officer. Married 1st, married 2nd 1870 (Toodyay) Elizabeth ONEILL b.1839. Pilot at Fremantle until 1866 / 7, ALBANY Assistant pilot 1866. FREMANTLE 1867-1868 Acting Harbour Master. Harbour Master at KGS until death 1900. Employed a T/L man 1872. Made several voyages to Fremantle & Eastern colonies.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rica Erickson; et al. Western Australian Biographical Index 1979 (SLWA)
- ↑ OBITUARY (1934, April 12). The Albany Advertiser (WA : 1897 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved October 3, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70233804