Thomas Beechey (1802–1869)
Thomas Beechy/Beachey was born on 10 January 1802 at Norfolk Island. His father was a private in the NSW Corps. The family departed the island by the Estramina on 8 Apr 1809. Thomas arrived at Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1818/19. He married Jane Pickett on 14 July 1823. He died on 25 August 1869, his occupation was given as farmer, cause of death as chronic bronchitis and age as 68.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Beechey, Jane (wife)
- Pigott, Mary (mother-in-law)
- Pigott, Samuel (father-in-law)
- Williams, Ann (sister-in-law)
- Merrill, Mary Jane (sister-in-law)
- Isles, Elizabeth (sister-in-law)
- Durrant, Lucy (sister-in-law)
- Green, Dorothy (sister-in-law)
- Lloyd, Charles (brother-in-law)
- Merrill, John (brother-in-law)
- Caroll, Peter (brother-in-law)
- Bird, Samuel (brother-in-law)
- Isles, John (brother-in-law)
- Pickett, James (brother-in-law)
- Williams, Francis (brother-in-law)
- Durrant, Edward (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Beechey, Thomas (1802–1869)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/beechey-thomas-30180/text37455, accessed 19 April 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Beachey, Thomas
- Beasley, Thomas
- Beachy, Thomas
- Berchey, Thomas
- Beechy, Thomas
Birth
10 January,
1802
Norfolk Island,
Australia
Death
25 August,
1869
(aged 67)
Franklin,
Tasmania,
Australia
Cause of Death
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