Frederick Henry Leftwich

Male - 1923


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  • Name Frederick Henry Leftwich 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1923  Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Mr Fred Leftwich, aged 63 years, an old resident of Kangaroo Point, and a pioneer of the Wide Bay district, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 25 (says the "Brisbane Courier"). He was born at Sandridge, Melbourne, in 1860, and came to Brisbane with his parents when he was 5 years of age. He was the second son of the late Mr Richard (better known as "Dick") Leftwich, a well known resident of Brisbane. At 20 years of age he joined his father in business pursuits, involving trading operations between Brisbane and the Maroochy, North Arm, Caboolture, and other rivers, and proved himself a good business man, as well as a skilful navigator.
      In 1882 he married Miss Davida Aird, of North Arm, and five daughters survive him - Mesdames Blackley, Helsdon, Henderson, Penfold and Kerr. On the death of his father he became possessed of a valuable property at Tin Can and Booral in the shape of several oyster beds, and by constant care and attention he developed an oyster which made a name for itself from Wide Bay to New South Wales. "Fred", as he was known to his intimates, was an open-hearted, generous man of a genial temperament, and was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral, which moved to the South Brisbane Cemetery, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.
      ....[Maryborough Chronicle dated December 5, 1923]

    Buried South Brisbane Cemetery Street Address: 181 Annerley Rd, Dutton Park, Brisbane Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6344  Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen
    Last Modified 5 Dec 2010 

    Father Richard William Leftwich 
    Mother Susannah Wynne 
    Family ID F2092  Group Sheet

    Family Davida Aird, -Please refer to Maleny Pioneers 
    Children 
    +1. Susanah May Leftwich,   b. 1884, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Charlotte Leftwich,   b. 1886, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Margaretha Edith Leftwich,   b. 1888, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Davida Aird Leftwich,   b. 1891, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. Henrietta Leftwich,   b. 1989, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 9 May 2010 
    Family ID F2091  Group Sheet


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