James Urie b. 14 May 1828

  • Artist
Slater & Glazier, born in Kilmarnock, Scotland. He was an apprentice of James Ferguson in Wallacetown, Ayr. Both men came to Australia in late 1852 and started the "Ferguson & Urie" plumbing, slating and glazing company in 1853. By 1861 they were solely a stained glass company. The company's stained glass could be seen in the eastern states of Australia as well as New Zealand from 1861 to 1899.
Name
James Urie
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
Other Occupation
  • plumber (ANZSIC code: 3231)
  • decorator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
14 May 1828
Birth place
Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK
Death date
21 July 1890
Death place
Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria
Burial place
Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne, VIC
Active Period
  • 1853 - 1890
Arrival
  • 1853 (Late April 1853)
Residence
  • North Melbourne, VIC
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions