Richard George Petty
1836 — 24 September 1899
Richard George Petty (14‑22‑13)
Richard Petty, born in 1836, was a native of Yorkshire and came to Queensland in the ship Whirlwind in 1862. His parents were Richard Petty and Margaret (née Crier). He went into business with William Grimes in 1863 operating a Clothing and Drapery Store at the top end of Queen Street. By 1877 they had moved to larger premises further down Queen Street, between Albert & Edward Streets. Richard died on 24 September 1899 at his residence Coodra on Gregory Terrace.