Allport, Joseph (1800 - 1877)

Born Aldridge, Staffordshire, England, 1800; died Hobart, Tas., 30 Oct. 1877

A lawyer, married Mary Morton Chapman in 1826 and came to Van Diemen's Land on 11 Dec. 1831.

Farmed unsuccessfully at Black Brush, then set up law practice in Hobart with G.Cartwright & later J.Roberts.

He lived at Aldridge Lodge, with 5-acre garden. Assisted at botanical garden. His wife Mary Morton (née Chapman) (1806-95) painted miniatures & wildflowers around Hobart.

Source: George, A.S. (2009) Australian Botanist's Companion, Four Gables Press, WA. [consult for source references]
Portrait Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tasmanianarchiveandheritageoffice/8596715768/in/album-72157633103758827