F.J. Augier was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1848.
Selected Bibliography: Williams, Samuel Wells (Ed.), Chinese Repository, Vol. 17, January to December, 1848. Canton: 1848.
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Updated October 3, 2014
Edward Ashworth, architect and artist, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from May 1844 to 1846. He had designed a number of commercial buildings in the city. He also contributed articles regarding his experience of building European houses in Hong Kong.
Born in Exeter, Devon, England in 1814, Ashworth was trained under two architects who also hailed from Devon, Robert Cornish and Charles Fowler, the latter was once the Vice President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Not happy with the works he was getting as an architect, Ashworth emigrated to New Zealand in 1842 where he practiced in Aukland. In 1844 he traveled to Australia, and thence to Hong Kong. Ashworth returned to England in 1846 and practiced in Exeter. He was responsible for the restoration of Wynards Lamshouses in 1863 and the design of St Nicholas Church, opposite St Nicholas Priory. Ashworth died in 1896 and was buried at Higher Cemetery, Exeter.
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| Edward Ashworth had drawn a number of pictures of Hong Kong including this one of the Chinam's Hong in Queen's Road |
Born in Exeter, Devon, England in 1814, Ashworth was trained under two architects who also hailed from Devon, Robert Cornish and Charles Fowler, the latter was once the Vice President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Not happy with the works he was getting as an architect, Ashworth emigrated to New Zealand in 1842 where he practiced in Aukland. In 1844 he traveled to Australia, and thence to Hong Kong. Ashworth returned to England in 1846 and practiced in Exeter. He was responsible for the restoration of Wynards Lamshouses in 1863 and the design of St Nicholas Church, opposite St Nicholas Priory. Ashworth died in 1896 and was buried at Higher Cemetery, Exeter.
Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong's First [online]. The Cemetery Walk - Online Scout Manager [online]. Wattis Fine Art.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
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Updated September 29, 2014
Charles Archibald, business assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1846. He was under the employment of the bakery and store, Macmurray & Co., in 1846.
Charles Archibald, business assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1846. He was under the employment of the bakery and store, Macmurray & Co., in 1846.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 25, 2014
Alexander Anderson, surgeon, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1843. He was the Colonial Surgeon of Hong Kong in 1843. He was a Justice of the Peace (official) in 1843[1].
Alexander Anderson, surgeon, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1843. He was the Colonial Surgeon of Hong Kong in 1843. He was a Justice of the Peace (official) in 1843[1].
[1] He was one of the first 44 Justices of Peace ever to be appointed in Hong Kong. Their appointments were announced by Henry Pottinger on the fifth day after he had sworn in as the first Colonial Governor. The date was June 30 ,1843.
Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong's First [online]. Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated October 17, 2014
H.H. Abercrombie, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1848. He was under the employment of mercantile firm, Bush & Co., in 1846.
H.H. Abercrombie, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1848. He was under the employment of mercantile firm, Bush & Co., in 1846.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850. Williams, Samuel Wells (Ed.), Chinese Repository, Vol. 17, January to December, 1848. Canton: 1848.
Updated July 28, 2014
H. Armstrong, Brtiish Army officer, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1847 to 1850. He was an ensign in the 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot. The 95th Regiment was stationed in Hong Kong between 1847 and 1850.
H. Armstrong, Brtiish Army officer, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1847 to 1850. He was an ensign in the 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment of Foot. The 95th Regiment was stationed in Hong Kong between 1847 and 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 18, 2014
Samuel Appleton, civil servant, later British Army civilian employee, was listed as a resident of Hong Koing from 1846 to 1850. He was the 2nd clerk in the Audit Office in 1846. He was employed by the Ordnance office as a temporary clerk in 1850.
Samuel Appleton, civil servant, later British Army civilian employee, was listed as a resident of Hong Koing from 1846 to 1850. He was the 2nd clerk in the Audit Office in 1846. He was employed by the Ordnance office as a temporary clerk in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated October 23, 2014
Joseph C. Anthon, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1845 to 1850. He was employed by the mercantile firm, Bush & Co., as an assistant in 1850.
Joseph C. Anthon, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1845 to 1850. He was employed by the mercantile firm, Bush & Co., as an assistant in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Bridgman, Elijah Coleman (ed.), Chinese Repository, Vol. 14, January to December, 1845. Canton: 1845. Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 30, 2014
F.J. Angler, bank assistant, later mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. He was employed by the Oriental Bank as an assistant in 1846, and by the mercantile firm, Syme, Muir & Co., as an assistant in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
F.J. Angler, bank assistant, later mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. He was employed by the Oriental Bank as an assistant in 1846, and by the mercantile firm, Syme, Muir & Co., as an assistant in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 20, 2014
David Anderson, blacksmith and farrier, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. Queen's Road was listed as his address in 1846.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
David Anderson, blacksmith and farrier, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. Queen's Road was listed as his address in 1846.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated October 4, 2014
Charles Anderson was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1848 to 1850.
Charles Anderson was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1848 to 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850. Williams, Samuel Wells (Ed.), Chinese Repository, Vol. 17, January to December, 1848. Canton: 1848.
Updated
Unverully Abdoolly, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was employed by the mercantile firm, Camajee Pochajee & Co., as an assistant in 1850. Queen's Road West was listed as his address in 1850.
Unverully Abdoolly, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was employed by the mercantile firm, Camajee Pochajee & Co., as an assistant in 1850. Queen's Road West was listed as his address in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 18, 2014
The Rev. D. Lewy Ambrosi, Catholic priest, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was the. Prefect Apostolic of the Catholic Mission and Vice Procurator of the Procure de la Propagande in Hong Kong in 1850. Wellington Street was listed as his address in 1850.
The Rev. D. Lewy Ambrosi, Catholic priest, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was the. Prefect Apostolic of the Catholic Mission and Vice Procurator of the Procure de la Propagande in Hong Kong in 1850. Wellington Street was listed as his address in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 20, 2014
W. H. Alexander, judicial official, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. He was the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court between 1846 and 1850.
W. H. Alexander, judicial official, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. He was the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court between 1846 and 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 15, 2014
Hyderully Abdoolly, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was employed by the mercantile firm, Camajee Pochajee & Co., as an assistant in 1850. Spring Gardens was listed as his address in 1850.
Hyderully Abdoolly, mercantile assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was employed by the mercantile firm, Camajee Pochajee & Co., as an assistant in 1850. Spring Gardens was listed as his address in 1850.
Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.
Updated September 20, 2014
James Adnams, saddler and hotel owner, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1845 to 1850. He was a partner in the Commercial Inn, Queen's Road, from 1845 to 1850. Stanley Street was listed as his address in 1846.
Adnams was probably the first saddler (and harness maker and coach trimmer) to have set up shop in Hong Kong. He started the business in 1845 in Canton Bazaar and later moved to Stanley Street. He was trained in London by Lawrie & Co. of Oxford Street.
Hong Kong's first ferriery was opened by George Dudell on May 27, 1848 and was situated in the corner of Wellington and Wyndham Street. The shop was manned by an English Horse Shoer and $1.5 was the cost per horse.
James Adnams, saddler and hotel owner, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1845 to 1850. He was a partner in the Commercial Inn, Queen's Road, from 1845 to 1850. Stanley Street was listed as his address in 1846.
Adnams was probably the first saddler (and harness maker and coach trimmer) to have set up shop in Hong Kong. He started the business in 1845 in Canton Bazaar and later moved to Stanley Street. He was trained in London by Lawrie & Co. of Oxford Street.
Hong Kong's first ferriery was opened by George Dudell on May 27, 1848 and was situated in the corner of Wellington and Wyndham Street. The shop was manned by an English Horse Shoer and $1.5 was the cost per horse.
Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong First: Earlier Settlers, the Less Known [internet].
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