James Crabb Verco Explained

James Crabb Verco (1814 – 2 February 1891) was an early settler in the colony of South Australia, builder, businessman and parliamentarian. He was the father of Joseph Cooke Verco.

History

Verco left his home town Callington, Cornwall for South Australia, arriving on the Brightman in December, 1840,[1] in company with Philip Santo, Robert Torrens, and George, younger brother of John Morphett.[2]

He joined the gold rush to Victoria with Philip Santo and Thomas Fisher.[3]

He served on the City Council for many years, was appointed Justice of the Peace, was for many years Chairman of the Imperial Building Society, was a Director of the South Australian Insurance Company, and the failed Commercial Bank of South Australia.

He was for many years an active member of the Church of Christ in Kermode Street, North Adelaide.

Politics

He was elected to the seat of West Adelaide for the term 1862–1865, with Emanuel Solomon as his colleague.[4]

Family

James Crabb Verco married Ann Cooke (1811 – 18 June 1881), a mine captain's daughter from Harrowbarrow, Cornwall. They were married in Plymouth, Devon in 1840. Their children include:

Notes and References

  1. News: Death of Mr. J. C. Verco . . 3 February 1891 . 14 September 2014 . 5 . Trove.
  2. News: Concerning People . . 12 May 1902 . 14 September 2014 . 5 . Trove.
  3. News: Death of a Pioneer . . 15 July 1897 . 14 September 2014 . 4 . Trove.
  4. 3969 . James Crabb Verco . yes . 19 December 2022.
  5. News: Death of Wm James Verco . . 14 December 1891 . 17 July 2020 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: William Alfred Verco, M.B., B.S. . . 1 December 1890 . 4 April 2018 . 2 . Trove.
  7. Rebecca and Alice Armour being the daughters of Amos Armour and Ellison Armour (née Proctor)
    • Richard Verco – Rebecca Armour News: Family Notices . . 16 January 1875 . 27 March 2016 . 4 . Trove.
    • Thomas Benjamin Verco – Alice Armour News: Family Notices . . 29 May 1875 . 27 March 2016 . 2 . Trove.
  8. News: Richard Verco Dead . . 8 April 1929 . 27 March 2016 . 11 . Trove.
  9. News: Obituary (Thomas Benjamin Verco). . 31 October 1935 . 27 March 2016 . 46 . Trove.
  10. News: Family Notices . . LXXI . 18,752 . South Australia . 19 December 1906 . 25 July 2024 . 6 . National Library of Australia.