Solomon Levey (1794–1833)
We are extremely sorry to hear of the death, in London, of Mr. Solomon Levey, merchant, formerly of Sydney. Mr. Levey was universally respected. Considering the nature of our society, no man had fewer enemies. He was a great lover of New South Wales, and strove, according to his views of its prosperity, to promote its welfare. He objected to political interference as premature, and therefore never took part in Colonial politics.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- Trove search
- is in England on business, Australian (Sydney), 20 June 1827, p 3
- was the University of Sydney's first benefactor, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 March 1928, p 10
- court proceedings, Old Bailey, London, 27 October 1813 (pdf)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Levey, Solomon
- Levey, Ann (wife)
- Levey-Roberts, John (son)
- Levey, Moses Lyon (father)
- Ellis, Rebecca (sister)
- Levey, Barnett (brother)
- Levey, Isaac (brother)
- Levey, Philip Joseph (brother)
- Levey, Dinah (sister-in-law)
- Levey, Leah (sister-in-law)
- Levey, Sara Emma (sister-in-law)
- Levey, Catherine (niece)
- Levey, Barnett Francis (nephew)
- Ellis, Angel (nephew)
- Ellis, Louis (nephew)
- Cooper, Robert (business partner)
- Cooper, Daniel (business partner)
- Peel, Thomas (business partner)
Citation details
'Levey, Solomon (1794–1833)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/levey-solomon-2353/text26518, accessed 15 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Levy, Solomon
Birth
1794
London,
Middlesex,
England
Death
10 October,
1833
(aged ~ 39)
London,
Middlesex,
England
Cause of Death
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Convict Record
Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 27 October 1813
(1813)
Post-transportation
Left the colony: Yes