Charles Yelverton O'Connor | |
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Born | Gravelmount House, Castletown, County Meath, Ireland | 11 January 1843
Died | 10 March 1902 Robb Jetty, South Fremantle, Western Australia | (aged 59)
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Susan Laetitia Ness (m.1873–1902; his death) |
Children | 8, including Laetitia Kathleen and Bridget Yelverton |
Charles Yelverton O'Connor, CMG (11 January 1843 – 10 March 1902), was an Irish engineer who is best known for his work in Western Australia, especially the construction of Fremantle Harbour,[1] thought to be impossible, and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme.