Born in Kent and went to Australia in 1856 where he worked for Dr Godfrey Howitt, a keen entomologist. In 1859 he met Sir William Macleay and collected for him in various parts of the country. Appointed Assistant Curator, Australian Museum, Sydney, in 1864 and developed the collections which became the Macleay Museum. Published a Catalogue of the Described Coleoptera of Australia in four parts 1871-72. A MS Index to the catalogue is in the NHM. (All information from Harvey, et al.(1998) p.130.) Gilbert (1977) lists 7 obituary and other notices. (MD 2/04)
Dates
1837 –26 June 1912