Hume, David

Updated October 17, 2014

David Hume, baker, was recorded as a resident in Hong Kong in 1843. Queen's Road was listed as his address in 1843.

He posted a notice in the May 4, 1843 issue of the Friend of China and said that new orders for breads were entertained provided a 24-hour prior notice was given; additionally, customers ordering meat pies and fruit tarts had to send in their own dishes ahead of time. Hume stood behind his bakery products by giving a warranty that his bread would keep for 10 to 12 days.

Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong's First [interent]. Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846, 1848 and 1850.

Harao, Sher

Updated October 17, 2014

Sher Harao, baker, was recorded as a resident of Hong Kong in 1842.

Harao was from Bengal.

Harao was robbed on September 10, 1842. The robbers killed his servant Kallay Khan, and severely injured two other Chinese employees, Ah Sam and Ah Po. Three men were subsequently arrested and tried, the outcome of which is unknown to me.

Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong's First [online].

Whiting, William

Updated September 29, 2014

William Whiting, 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.

Archibald, Charles

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.

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.

Burney, Henry

Updated September 29, 2014

Henry Burney, 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.

Woods, Frederick

Updated October 4, 2014

Frederick Woods was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1848. He was a partner in the bakery and store, Macmurray & Co., in 1846. 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. Williams, Samuel Wells (Ed.), Chinese Repository, Vol. 17, January to December, 1848. Canton: 1848.

Macmurray, James

Updated October 5, 2014

James Macmurray, baker and storekeeper, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1848. He was the founder and proprietor of the bakery and store, Macmurray & Co. 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. Williams, Samuel Wells (Ed.), Chinese Repository, Vol. 17, January to December, 1848. Canton: 1848.

Miller, James

Updated September 28, 2014

James Miller, baker, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1846. 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.

De Encarnação, A.L.

Updated September 26, 2014

A.L. de Encarnação, mercantile assistant, later baker, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1850. He was under the employment of mercantile firm, Humphreys & Co., in 1846. He was also associated with the steam ship Canton. He was listed as a baker and confectioner in 1850. Queen's Road 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.

De Cruz, Francisco

Updated August 23, 2014

Francisco de Cruz, clerk, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was engaged as an assistant by A.L. de Encanacao, baker and confectioner, in 1850. Queen's Road 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.

Macnaughten, J.

Updated August 23, 2014

J. Macnaughten, book-keeper, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was employed by baker and confectioner, William Emeny, as a book-keeper in 1850. Queen's Road 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.

Friend, Frank

Updated August 6, 2014

Frank Friend, confectioner, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was under the employment of confectioner John Ferdinand 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.

Ferdinand, John

Updated August 6, 2014

John Ferdinand, confectioner, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. Queen's Road 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.

Emeny, William

Updated September 22, 2014

William Emeny, sail-maker, baker and confectioner, innkeeper, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong from 1846 to 1855.  He ran the Phoenix Inn, which was located at Queen's Road. He was a common juror in 1854 and 1855. Queen's Road was listed as his address between 1846 and 1850.

One of the investors in Emeny's bakery was John Smithers, Clerk and Usher of Supreme Court.

Selected Bibliography: Hong Kong's First [internet]. Lim, Patricia, Forgotton Souls: A Social History of the Hong Kong Cemetery, Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2011. Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1846, 1848, 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, resp. 1846,1848 and 1850.

De Sa, Francisco

Updated August 3, 2014

Francisco de Sa, business assistant, was listed as a resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was employed by Mrs. J. Iness, baker and confectioner, as an assistant in 1850. Queen's Road 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.

Carruthers, John

Updated August 23, 2014

John Carruthers, bakery manager, was listed as resident of Hong Kong in 1850. He was under the employment of Mrs. J. Iness Stores, baker and confectioner, in 1850. Queen's Road was listed as his address in 1850

Selected Bibliography: Tarrent, William, The Hong Kong Almanack and Directory for the Year 1850, Hong Kong: China Mail, 1850.