Person

Pye, James (1801 - 1884)

Born
1801
Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australia
Died
30 December 1884
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Orchardist

Summary

James Pye ran large orchards in the Field of Mars near Ryde, and Seven Hills districts from around 1810 and became an authority on fruit- growing. He was founding member of the Cumberland, Camden and Cook Agricultural Society in 1843.

Archival resources

Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales

  • James Pye - Records, 1860 - 1884, A926; Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales. Details

Published resources

Book Sections

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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