Henry Waymouth

Henry Waymouth (1791 – 23 January 1848), also spelt Weymouth, was one of the founding financial backer and Director of the South Australian Company, which was formed in January 1836.[1] Waymouth Street, Adelaide took its name from him.[2]

Henry Waymouth
Born(1791-01-01)1 January 1791
Died23 January 1848(1848-01-23) (aged 57)
Bryanston Square, London

On his death in London on 23 January 1848,[2] Thomas Fussell, the second largest shareholder, supplied the vacant position.[3]

References
  1. "The South Australian Company". South Australian Gazette And Colonial Register. South Australia. 18 June 1836. p. 6. Retrieved 3 December 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Family Notices". South Australian Register. XII (841). South Australia. 7 June 1848. p. 2. Retrieved 2 December 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "South Australian Company". South Australian Register. XII (881). South Australia. 25 October 1848. p. 3. Retrieved 2 December 2019 – via National Library of Australia.


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