William Newport b. c.1838

  • Artist (Printmaker)
Newport was a lithographer whose work focused mainly on Northern Territory scenes. Newport was listed in South Australian directories for 1867/1868.
You are viewing the version of bio from Jan. 7, 2013, 2:10 a.m. , as edited by Geniene Gordon (needs approval).
Revert to this revision Go to current record
This record needs moderation

lithographer, was listed as such in South Australian directories for 1867-68. Carroll states that he executed naively-drawn lithographs of Northern Territory scenes.

He was born in England c 1838
at age 3 he resided with his father Philip Newport at
St Swithin London Stone, Middlesex, England

At Adelaide on 15 September 1862, Newport married Bridget Ann Buckley; at St. Patrick’s Church, Adelaide, South Australia Bridget came to Australia with her parents, John, Mary and Brothers Patrick, and John and sister Mary from Limerick Ireland.

William had 8 children with Bridget Ann Buckley

William John Newport
1864 – 1937
Ellen Jane Newport
1866 – 1935

Mary Ann Newport
1868 – 1932

George Sylvanus Newport
1871 – 1921
Margaret Eliza “Maggie” Newport
1873 – 1943

Rosina (Rose) Newport
1875 – 1929

Alice Newport
1878 – 1953
Albert Russell Newport
1881 – 1945

Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2013

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Date modified Jan. 7, 2013, 2:10 a.m. Jan. 7, 2013, 2:09 a.m.
Related people
  • Newport, Bridget Ann (spouse of)
  • Newport, William John (descendant of)
  • Newport, Bridget Ann (spouse of)