George Lacy b. c.1817

Also known as G. L., G. Lacy
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
A self-confessed adventurer, Lacy 'bade adieu to Old England and sailed for the Antipodes'. As a skilled and amused observer of social foibles and appearances Lacy may be compared with his contemporary S.T. Gill.
Name
George Lacy
Also known as:
  • G. L.
  • G. Lacy
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
  • Writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
c.1817
Birth place
London, England, UK
Birth note
McCulloch says 1816; Callow says 1820?; the latter related to another George Lacy of Bathurst
Death date
c.10 August 1878
Death place
Bathurst Hospital, Bathurst, NSW
Burial place
Church of England section, Bathurst Cemetery, Bathurst, NSW
Death note
Callow gives date as 1884-03-12; this is related to another George Lacy of Bathurst.
Active Period
  • c.1842 - c.1876
Arrival
  • 6 July 1842 (aboard the barque Wilmot)
Residence
  • 1876 - 10 August 1878 Bathurst, NSW
  • 1868 - 1877 Braidwood, NSW
  • 1855 - 1860 Victoria
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions