About Charles Dight
Lived 1813 – 1852 (aged 39). Charles Dight was a British miller and politician.
Charles Hilton Dight (1813 – 9 October 1852) was a miller and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), member of the Victorian Legislative Council.
Dight was born near Richmond, New South Wales, son of John Dight, surgeon and farmer, and Hannah, née Hilton. Charles and his brother John took up land near Albury, New South Wales around 1837. The mill was called Ceres,
Dight was married to Emma Maria, they had several children. while his nephew, also called Charles Hilton, was subsequently elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Singleton.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Dight?
businessman and politician in Victoria, Australia (1813-1852)
When was Charles Dight born?
Charles Dight was born on 13 January 1813 in Richmond.
When did Charles Dight die?
Charles Dight died on 9 October 1852 in Melbourne.
What was Charles Dight's occupation?
Charles Dight was a miller and politician.
What nationality was Charles Dight?
Charles Dight was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Dight (Australian businessman)
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