William L. Marchant
Pastoralist
About William L. Marchant
Lived 1828 – 1883 (aged 54–55). William L. Marchant was an Australian.
William Lavington Marchant (30 May 1828 – 1889) was a pastoralist and businessman in South Australia.
Marchant was born in Freashford in Somerset in 1828 and arrived in Australia aboard the Fairlie in 1840. He arrived with his father, William L. Marchant Snr, who died shortly after arriving, his mother and five brothers.
Marchant introduced Durham cattle and Clydesdale horses to South Australia and was involved in many stations in the north of South Australia including Mannanarie, Edeowie, Aroona and Burnside Station. He eventually retired to Adelaide and returned to England, where he died.
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Who was William L. Marchant?
Pastoralist
When was William L. Marchant born?
William L. Marchant was born on 30 May 1828.
When did William L. Marchant die?
William L. Marchant died in 1883.
What nationality was William L. Marchant?
William L. Marchant was Australian.
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