AH SAM (3)

Description

Biographical informationAh Sam (3) was born in about 1858 or 1860 in Canton, China. He migrated to Western Australia in May 1889 via Singapore together with Ah You (16). He was five feet and six inches in height and was described as having a long face.

He was working as a market gardener in Perth when he applied for travel permission in 1896.

He worked as a market gardener residing at 19 Pakenham Street, Fremantle, in 1916. He moved to 29 Bannister Street, Fremantle, in 1917 (B).Other nameAh Sam, 1860- (differentiated name)Date of birth1860

Employment

Job titleGardenerDate employed[date unknown]

Connections

Subject (person)AH YOU (16)Subject (place)19 Pakenham Street, Fremantle29 Bannister Street, FremantleSubject (topic)Chinese heritage in Western AustraliaMarket gardeningRelated collectionAnne Atkinson CollectionRelated linkNAA Imm. Travel File 1896

Item information

ContributorSchool of Social SciencesSource of informationAsian immigrants to Western Australia, 1829-1901 (Atkinson, 1988)

Significant place

RelationPlace of birthPlaceCantonDate1860

Significant place

RelationImmigrated toPlaceAustraliaDateMay 1889

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AH SAM (3)

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