Andrew Thompson (convict, magistrate)

Andrew Thompson (1773-1810) was a prominent figure in early colonial Australian history. He arrived in Australia as a convict,[1] but became the wealthiest settler of New South Wales. His occupations included police officer, magistrate, salt manufacturer at Scotland Island, shipbuilder, farmer and businessman. He was known to save several lives in the 1806 floods of the Hawkesbury River. Lieutenant-Governor Paterson rewarded Thompson with a 1000-acre (405 ha) grant at Minto which he named St Andrew's. Thompson did not recover from the effects of immersion in the 1809 floods of the Hawkesbury River, and died aged 37 at his home "Red House" at McGraths Hill.[2][3]

Andrew Thompson's Red House Farm at McGraths Hill

Andrew Thompson
Born	1773? Kirk Yetholm, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died	October 22, 1810 McGraths Hill, New South Wales
Nationality	Scottish/Australian
Other names	Andrew Thomson
Occupation	Businessman/Magistrate
Criminal charge(s)	larceny
Criminal penalty	14 years

References

1. "Andrew Thompson". Convict Records. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
2. J. V. Byrnes. "Andrew Thompson". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
3. A J Guesdon. "Andrew Thompson". Pittwater Online News. Retrieved 6 December 2018.