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Charles Henry Packham (1842 - 1909)

Charles Henry Packham
Born in Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Husband of — married 23 Nov 1863 in Orange New South Wales, Australiamap
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Died at age 66 in Garra, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Charles Henry Packham was born on 14 September 1842 in Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australia, the son of Henry Packham and Ann Unicomb and the brother of Sarah Ann (Peckham) Chandler, Hannah Packham, George (Peckham) Packham, Harriet (Peckham) Packham, Mary Ellen (Packham) Bradley, Samuel Packham and Elizabeth Jane (Packham) Stevens.

He married Mary Robards on 23 November 1863 in Orange New South Wales, Australia. For some reason the Birth Certificate is found in 1867 but recorded as in being in 1863 [1]. They were the parents of Henry Thomas Packham, James Packham, William Packham, Sarah (Packham) Neville, Emma (Packham) Piddington, Mary (Packham) Neville, Samuel Wesley, Alice J (Packham) Young, Anne (Annie) Louisa Packham and Alice Jane (Packham) Young.

Charles owned land at Garra where he produced cereal, sheep, and fruit. He was especially successful in fruit culture and became well known for his production of Pears. The "Packham's Triumph," named by Mr. Allen of the Agricultural Department, was claimed to be the finest pear in the world, was produced by Charles Packham as well as other Pear varieties. He had a large orchard of 80 acres, mostly set aside for apple and pear growing, and which took most of his time. [2]

Charles died 20 March 1909 in Garra, New South Wales, Australia [3] and was buried in the Garra Cemetery, Garra, New South Wales, Australia

Obituary: We regret to have to record the death of an old and respected resident of the Molong district in the person of Mr. Charles Henry Packham, who passed away "to that bourne from whence no traveller returneth," on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, at his residence, "Clifton," Garra, in the presence of his wife and family. The deceased gentleman had enjoyed good health, with the exception of a passing indisposition now and again, during his fairly long life, he having reached within four years—66—of the allotted span. Some three weeks prior to his demise, he was attacked, however, with acute dysentry, and at first, neither he nor the members of his family who resided with him thought it very serious, and the usual home remedies were applied, but they failed to give any relief, and as the sufferer was gradually growing weaker Dr. Veech was called in, and found that internal complications of an alarming nature had developed. Everything that medical skill could devise and careful nursing could avail was done, but although his sufferings were relieved, he gradually grew weaker and weaker from the dire complaint, and eventu- ally breathed his last in peace and with resignation, at the hour and on the day above mentioned. The late Mr. Packham, who was the eldest son of the late Mr. Henry Packham, of " Quickbourne," Molong, was born at Toongabbie, near Parramatta, in the year 1842. he came to this district, whither his parents migrated in 1849, when only seven years of age. He married a daughter, who survives him, of the late Mr. James Robards, formerly of Orange, but latterly of Garra, in 1864. The issue of the marriage was four sons and five daughters, viz., Henry (Marrickviile), James (Cherry Hill, Garra), William (Garra), Samuel Wesley (Manildra), Mrs. J. T. Neville and Mrs. G. H. Neville (The Shades), Mrs. Piddington (deceased), Mrs. J. Young (Murrundi), and Miss Annie Packham. There are also about 50 grandchildren. Deceased was also a brother of our respected ex-Mayor (Ald. Geo. Packham), Mrs, Chandler (near Wellington), Mrs Bradley (Borenore), Mrs. Downs (K??, Sydney), and Mrs. Stevens (near Camden). The late Mr. Packham selected land at Garra in the early days, and followed "mixed farming," comprising cereal growing, sheep raising, and fruit growing. He had a special penchant in connection with fruit culture, and his fame as the producer of new varieties by a system of soil culture was known, especially by horticulturists, throughout the Commonwealth. "Packham's Triumph," named by Mr. Allen of the Agricultural Department, and claimed by that expert as the finest pear in the world, was produced by Mr. Packham; also another pear known as "Packham's Late," which comes into the market at a later date than other varieties of this succulent specie of fruit. At his well kept farm at Garra, Mr. Packham had an orchard of some 80 acre, chiefly devoted to apple and pear growing, and to which he gave a great deal of his time. It can be truly said that he was an enthusiast as regards fruit culture, and at the time he took ill he was assiduously tending his fruit trees with a view of sending a trophy of apples, pears, &c., to compete at the Sydney Show, where he had on several occasions been a successful exhibitor. However, man proposes and God disposes, and ere his laudable wish could be carried out he passed away from this mundane sphere of " hopes and fears." It is truthfully said that any man who makes two blades of grass grow where only one previously grew is a benefactor to his country, and the application appropriately applies to the subject of this notice. The late Mr Packham was a quiet unnassuming man and highly respected by the circle in which he moved. He was a staunch and consistent member of the Methodist persuasion, and was a regular attendant of the little church at Garra, and always contributed liberally to any movement having for its object the helping of the affairs of the circuit. The funeral, which was large and representative (several Molongites be- ing present) took place on Sunday forenoon, the remains being interred in the Garra cemetery. The Rev. R. J. Thomas conducted the burial service in a solemn and impressive manner. With the rest of the community we extend our sincere sympathy with the bereaved widow and family in their irreparable loss, and trust that it shall be long ere the hand of sorrow may fall upon them again. Mrs. Kingsland conducted the funeral arrangements. The Rev. Mr. Thomas will conduct a memorial service at the Garra church on Sunday next.[4]

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  1. Marriage: New South Wales Australia Marriages: Registration number 2578/1863 Groom's Family Name PACKHAM Groom's Given Name(s) CHARLES N Bride's Family Name(s) ROBARDS Bride's Given Name(s) MARY District ORANGE
  2. Australian Dictionary of Biography; Packham, Charles Henry (1842–1909) by Rosslyn Finn:
  3. Death: New South Wales Australia Deaths: Name: PACKHAM CHARLES H Registration number 2291/1909 Father's Given Name(s) HENRY Mother's Given Name(s) ANN District MOLONG
  4. Molong Argus (NSW : 1896 - 1921) Fri 26 Mar 1909 Page 7 Death of Mr. C. H Packham:

History of the Henry Packham and Ann Unicomb Family

  • PACKHAM FAMILY WERE EARLY SETTLERS: Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (NSW : 1887 - 1954) Fri 30 Nov 1945 Page 2 90-Year Link With Molong:
    Amongst the early settlers in the Molong district were members of the Packham family. It is about 90 years since the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Packham, senr., of "Quickburn", came to live here.
    Mr. Henry Packham, of Marrickville, their grandson, is at present visiting his old home town. He will be 81 on Tuesday next (December 4). He is staying with his brother, Mr. Sam Packham, of West End, also visiting his sister, Mrs. Neville. Their parents were the late Mr and Mrs. Charles Packham.
    Mr. Henry Packham recalls that his grandparents came to Australia from England, three newly married couples setting out on the trip. Mrs. Packham was married to one of the other men — not to Mr. Harry Packham. On the way Mr. Packham's wife and the husband of the Mrs. Packham-to-be died. The widower and widow kept in touch with one another, and subsequently married. Henry Packham, senr.'s first job in Australia was with Tooth's Brewery. That was 115 years ago.
    The ship on which the party voyaged arrived in Australia either just before or just after the wreck of the Dunbar, one of the greatest shipping disasters in Australian history.
    The late Charles Packham (son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Packham senr.) was born at Prospect, near Sydney, and, in Orange, he married. Miss Mary Robards, who was born at Parramatta.
    WORKED FOR LEE FAMILY. Mr. Henry Packham, senr. left Prospect to work for the Lee family, at Larras Lake — this almost 100 years ago. He then took up "Quickburn", on the Parkes Road, Molong.
    After his death, his son, the late William Packham, carried the property on.
    On his death, Mr. George Packham, a broker, took it over.
    Subsequently, Mr. George Packham's son, Mr. Alan Packham, came into possession of "Quickburn", and is still there.
    The late Charles Packham (father of the Mr. Henry Packham now visiting Molong) was a carrier in Molong for many years. The railway in those days ended at Kelso, near Bathurst.
    It was while Mr. Charles Packham was on his way from Sydney with a load that Henry was born.
    Later, Mr. Charles Packham took up the "Cherry Hill" selection at Garra, now occupied by Mr. Seymour Rothery. He also took over another property, "Clifton" Garra, which Mr. Wesley Packham now conducts.
    Mr. Charles Packham lived as a boy at "Quickburn", but at the age of 10 went with his parents to "Cherry Hill".
    He married Miss Catherine Ewens. a dressmaker of Molong, who died just two years ago. There were eight children of the union, all now living in Sydney,
    STARTED DAIRY IN 1900. Mr. Henry Packham left "Cherry Hill" to go dairying at Ingleburn. His next venture was a dairy which he started at Marrickville— this in 1900. In 1908. he sold the business and let the property, and went dairying at The Channon, near Lismore. He left Lismore on the day the First World War broke out, in 1914. and returned to Marrickville.
    For two years just after this, he lived at Molong, carting rabbits for the Country Freezing Works. He used 'to bring in rabbits from Yeoval and Baldry. During the war, the Country Freezing Works at Molong closed down, and he went' back to Marrickville.
    He subsequently secured a position with the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Company, in the Industrial Department, and remained with that firm until 1939, when he retired.
    Mr. Packham says he has always held a soft spot for Molong, although most of his old friends have 'crossed the Border.' He is not spending an idle holiday in his home town. He has been busily carting hay and pitching sheaves at Mr Wesley Packham's property— not a bad effort for an 81-year-old veteran. Mr. Packham does 'not' look his age. Indeed, not very long ago a doctor declared that, if it were not for his age, he would pass him for a first-class insurance policy.




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