Simeon Lord
Deceased Person
1771 – 1840
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Who was Simeon Lord?
Simeon Lord was a pioneer merchant and a magistrate in Australia. He became a prominent trader in Sydney, buying and selling ship cargoes. Despite being an emancipist Lord was made a magistrate by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, and he became a frequent guest at government house. His business dealings were extensive. He became one of Sydney's wealthiest men. He was at various times a retailer, auctioneer, sealer, pastoralist, timber merchant and manufacturer. He is mentioned in many Australian History books, in particular regarding his status as an emancipist.
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- Born
- Jan 28, 1771
Dobroyd Castle - Spouses
- Mary Hyde
(1814/10/27 - 1840)
- Mary Hyde
- Children
- Nationality
- Australia
- Died
- Jan 29, 1840
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on July 23, 2013
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