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George Davidson

13 April 1841 — 29 February 1888

George Davidson (13‑7‑1)

George was, for many years, Superintendent Engineer of the Australasian Steam Navigation Company at Pyrmont in Sydney. In 1886 he moved to Brisbane to join the firm of J W Sutton & Co as manager. George was born in Glasgow on 13 April 1841 to Archibald Davidson, an engine fitter, and Janet (née Fyfe). He died on 29 February 1888 after suffering an apoplectic fit.

Sutton and Co. Foundry on Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, ca. 1890

Sutton and Co. Foundry on Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, ca. 1890 — State Library of Queensland.



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