Margaret Richardson Bunbury b. 1795

Also known as Lady Richardson-Bunbury
Lady Bunbury brought with her from Ireland a noted passion for such gentle pursuits as embroidery, sketching, specimen collecting and visiting. Her residence, Charterhouse at Picton, became a sanctuary for those seeking French conversation and very hot tea.
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Name
Margaret Richardson Bunbury
Also known as Lady Richardson-Bunbury
Gender
Female
Birth date
1795
Death date
13 March 1873
Death place
Picton, Western Australia
Burial place
Picton Church, Picton, Western Australia
Active Period
  • c.1855 - c.1873
Arrival
  • 20 June 1855
Residence
  • 1855 - 1873 Picton, Western Australia
  • 1795 - 1855 Ireland
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book

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References [<ExternalResource: Erickson, Dorothy (1989), 'Antipodean idylls: Background to the decorative arts of the early settlers in Western Australia 1829-1850', Australian Antique Collector, [38], [July-December].>, <ExternalResource: Erickson, Rica (1979), 'Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre-1829-1888', 3, Nedlands, Western Australia.>, <ExternalResource: North, Marianne (1986), 'Reflections of a Happy Life', ed. Helen Vellacott, Caulfield, Victoria.>, <ExternalResource: Sanders, Theodora (1975), 'Bunbury', Canberra, ACT.>]