"Concord Farm" (NSW)

[Lady Di]

Hi All,

I'm looking for information about a property/farm called "Concord Farm" on the Parramatta River in the 1840-1880 time frame.

"Empire" 6 Jul 1854:
CONCORD FARM
TO BE LET the above charming property, situate on the Parramatta River opposite to Ryde, and within a pleasant distance of Sydney, by either land or water. It comprises a large Cottage, Stables, Coach-house, Farm-yard, &c, &c; 80 acres, more or less, of good land, well cleared, and fit for grazing. A fruitful Orange Orchard and Garden well stocked with Fruit trees. Possession can be given on the 22nd instant. Apply to
GEORGE THORNE AND CO.
York-street

Various TROVE articles say it's at Kissing Point or Concord or Ryde. The 80 acres was probably an original grant of land to one of the convicts/settlers. Up to 1865 I believe it's still the original 80 acres.

Think I've worn a hole in Trove looking for info 

A picture or map of that area showing the farm (1860's) would be a hugh bonus 

Thanks kindly 

Di

[Neil Todd]

Having trouble digging out the maps, but I am sure they are about. this snipet from LGA is about the area and history. Do you have a owner name to go on please Di?

Neil

http://www.dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/putney

[Lady Di]

The only reference I can find to an early owner is the following newspaper ad. -

Sydney Gazette and NSW Advertiser – 2 Oct 1813
CAUTION
All Persons are strictly cautioned against suffering their Cattle or other Stock to trespass on the Farm at Concord, my Property (known by the Name of Concord Farm), as I am determined to impound all Cattle that may be found trespassing thereon; and likewise rigidly prosecute the Owners for all Damage that may be sustained. Richard Wescott.

There's a death for possibly this guy in 1826. No further sighting of the farm until 1854 when it was to be let.

The Putney link is great - thanks for that.

Di

[Neil Todd]

Bit more

http://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/About+Ryde/Historic+Ryde/History+of+Ryde

Neil

Whoops didn't carry over. This bit with an early map

http://www.dictionaryofsydney.org/map/76601?zoom_highlight=concord

[Lady Di]

Thanks for the links Neil.

I'm having trouble with an exact location of the farm. The original "To Let" says "opposite to Ryde". Wonder if that means the farm was south of the Parramatta River or North of the river on the Kissing Point peninsula area. It appears that Concord itself, it those days, covered a larger area than what we know today.

Shall keep looking ...

Much appreciated

Di

[Neil Todd]

Your right the original concord covered a much larger area than the South of the River Concord as we have today.

Kissing Point is on the North shore in Ryde area and was an original part of Concord.

I cant get any listing for the Farm, unusual But it must have been there and I think on the north side as it had the orchard.

Will keep looking, spent a bit time in that area a couple years ago.

Neil

[Lady Di]

The menton of Kissing Point makes me think it's north side but who knows where everything was in those days! Renaming and reallocation of boundaries could be confusing the issue.

Frustrating but something's sure to turn up somewhere - hopefully

Thanks

Di

[Neil Todd]

Trivia.
BDM's
V18266801 2C/1826 RICHARD WESCOTT  Died  AGE 65

Little on other members that may give a clue

Neil

[muss]

Hi

My husband's GGGrandfather was born at Longbottom  ( I think this was the early name for Concord) a lot of information on Longbottom Farm.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/17005869?searchTerm=longbottom farm&searchLimits=

Muss