James Urie b. 14 May 1828

  • Artist
Slater & Glazier, born in Kilmarnock, Scotland. He was an apprentice of James Ferguson in Wallacetown, Ayr. Both men came to Australia in late 1852 and started the "Ferguson & Urie" plumbing, slating and glazing company in 1853. By 1861 they were solely a stained glass company. The company's stained glass could be seen in the eastern states of Australia as well as New Zealand from 1861 to 1899.
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Name
James Urie
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
Other Occupation
  • plumber (ANZSIC code: 3231)
  • decorator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
14 May 1828
Birth place
Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK
Death date
21 July 1890
Death place
Flemington, Melbourne, Victoria
Burial place
Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne, VIC
Active Period
  • 1853 - 1890
Arrival
  • 1853 (Late April 1853)
Residence
  • North Melbourne, VIC
Cultural Heritage
  • Scottish
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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