Alfred Chan b. 1853

Also known as Alfred Tchan
  • Artist (Carver)
Alfred Chan was born in 1853. He was a woodcarver and upholsterer who was listed in the 1884-89 Almanacks. Chan was based in Western Australia.
Tags: Woodcarving

Woodcarver and upholsterer who was the son of Hookam and Hannah both born in India and who had arrived with Morley in 1829. Chan is listed in the 1884-89 Almanacks as an upholsterer and woodcarver. In 1891 he was in Perth, by 1895-97 he was in Newcastle Street and he altered his name to Tchan. He served in Boer War.


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Writers:
Dr Dorothy Erickson
Date written:
2010
Last updated:
2011