Lehmann Henschke - Person Sheet
Lehmann Henschke - Person Sheet
NameWELCH, Henry Boucher 
Birth10 Jun 1849, Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire5640
Immigration1853, ‘Belmont’ Age: 3
FatherWELCH, Boucher (ca1817-1902)
MotherFULTON, Emily Mary (ca1818-1856)
Obituary
Victor Harbour Times (SA : 1932 - 1986) Fri 10 Feb 1939123285
OBITUARY.
The late Mr. Henry Boucher
Welch died at his residence,
Hindmarsh Valley, on Tuesday
last at the age of 89 years. He was
the eldest son of the late Mr.
Boucher Welch and the family
have resided at Hindmarsh Valley
for a very lengthy period. At the
age of 22 years Mr. Welch left this
district, and carried on farming
operations and stock raising
extensively in the north, his house
being near to Port Pirie. Later Mr.
Welch returned to the south and
settled at Hindmarsh Valley. He
identified himself with many move-
ments for the benefit of the south.
He was one of the chief advocates
for the construction of the Encounter
Bay reservoir and water works;
he had seen the immense value of
Beetaloo in the North.
Mr. Welch was associated with
the Port Elliot branch of the
Agricultural Bureau and the
Southern Agricultural Socity. He
was a member of the District
Council of Encounter Bay for 10
years, eight of which he served as
chairman. He was a liberal
supporter of many movements in
Victor Harhour for the welfare and
beautification of the town.
OBITUARY.
The late Mr. Henry Boucher
Welch died at his residence,
Hindmarsh Valley, on Tuesday
last at the age of 89 years. He was
the eldest son of the late Mr.
Boucher Welch and the family
have resided at Hindmarsh Valley
for a very lengthy period. At the
age of 22 years Mr. Welch left this
district, and carried on farming
operations and stock raising
extensively in the north, his house
being near to Port Pirie. Later Mr.
Welch returned to the south and
settled at Hindmarsh Valley. He
identified himself with many move-
ments for the benefit of the south.
He was one of the chief advocates
for the construction of the Encounter
Bay reservoir and water works;
he had seen the immense value of
Beetaloo in the North.
Mr. Welch was associated with
the Port Elliot branch of the
Agricultural Bureau and the
Southern Agricultural Socity. He
was a member of the District
Council of Encounter Bay for 10
years, eight of which he served as
chairman. He was a liberal
supporter of many movements in
Victor Harhour for the welfare and
beautification of the town.
Spouses
Birth21 Jan 1856, Balaklava, SA5640
Death1 Apr 18855640 Age: 29
BurialPort Pirie, SA5640
FatherSAINT, John (1825-1892)
MotherSMITH, Mary Ann (1837-1908)
Marriage20 Feb 1878, SA123287
ChildrenEdwin Boucher (1879-1938)
Harold Fulton (1881-1950)
Herbert Ernest (1882-1951)
Ada Gertrude (1883-1974)
Emily Sarah Ann (1885-1981)