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George Duncan Mercer

1814 – 1884

His son, pastoralist in Australia

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About George Duncan Mercer

Lived 1814 – 1884 (aged 69).

George Duncan Mercer (27 December 1814 – 25 July 1884) was a landowner and pastoralist in colonial Victoria, Australia.

Mercer was born in India, the son of George Dempster Mercer and Frances Charlotte Reid. The Mercers established themselves as pastoralists in properties near Geelong.

His brother John later joined him in Australia.

In 1856 Mercer returned to Scotland, where he died unmarried in 1884.

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Who was George Duncan Mercer?

his son, pastoralist in Australia

When was George Duncan Mercer born?

George Duncan Mercer was born on 27 December 1814.

When did George Duncan Mercer die?

George Duncan Mercer died on 25 July 1884.

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· Wikipedia: George Duncan Mercer

· Wikidata: Q19661858

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