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Leeward, James (c. 1860 - 1946)

Born
c. 1860
China
Died
13/5/1946
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Alternative Names
  • Lee Wood, James (also used)
  • Leeward, James (Senior) (also used)
Summary

Mr James Leewood Snr. Arrived in WA in February 1892, aged 32 years. The family had five children - May, Ruby, James, Dolly (Mabel) and William (aka Boy). In 1909 his occupation was listed as a butcher, and later he operated as a storekeeper at 126 James Street.

Mr Lee Wood was a founding member of the Chung Wah Association in Perth. His son James Lee Wood was President from 1969 - 1970.

He died in Perth on May 13. 1946

Images

Title
Portrait photograph of Mr James Leewood senior, a founding member of the Chung Wah Association
Type
Photograph
Date
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Place
Australia - Western Australia - Perth
Details

Prepared by: Chung Wah Association, Perth