Obituaries Australia

  • Tip: searches only the name field
  • Tip: use double quotes to search for a phrase
  • Tip: lists of awards, schools, organisations etc

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Richard Carter (1778–1834)

On Sunday last, the 2nd instant, Mr Richard Carter, of the Brickfield Hill, in the 57th year of his age. Mr. Carter was formerly a respectable Baker, in Sydney, and amassed considerable property by his industry in business.  

Original publication

Additional Resources

Related Entries in NCB Sites

Citation details

'Carter, Richard (1778–1834)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/carter-richard-15312/text26517, accessed 19 April 2024.

© Copyright Obituaries Australia, 2010-2024

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1778
London, Middlesex, England

Death

2 February, 1834 (aged ~ 56)
Brickfield Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record

Crime: unknown
Sentence: 14 years