Simeon Lord | |
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 Simeon Lord | |
| Born | c. 28 January 1771 |
| Died | 29 January 1840 (aged 69) |
| Burial place | Devonshire Street Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Merchant, auctioneer, publican & magistrate |
| Spouse | Mary Hyde (1779–1864) |
| Children | 1 adopted child, 2 step-children, 8 children with Mary Hyde (including George Lord) |
Simeon Lord (c. 28 January 1771 – 29 January 1840)[1] was a pioneer merchant and a magistrate in Australia. He became a prominent trader in Sydney, buying and selling ship cargoes. Despite being an emancipist Lord was made a magistrate by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, and he became a frequent guest at government house. His business dealings were extensive. He became one of Sydney's wealthiest men. He was at various times a retailer, auctioneer, sealer, pastoralist, timber merchant and manufacturer. He is mentioned in many Australian History books, in particular regarding his status as an emancipist.
- ^ Hainsworth, D R (1967). "Lord, Simeon (1771 - 1840)]". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 18 April 2019.